The Boston Film Festival, which opens Friday, will feature the premiere of "At Middleton," a romantic comedy starring Andy Garcia and Vera Farmiga as parents who fall in love during a college tour with their respective kids. "We are delighted to premiere 'At Middleton' starring Vera Farmiga and Andy Garcia whose portrayal of George, the lead character, is fresh and unexpected and Farmiga is remarkable as outspoken Edith," Robin Dawson, the festival's executive director, said in a statement. The event, which began in 1984, has been a way for the state to promote local talent and filming locations. This year's incarnation features “Siren” and “George of the Center," a pair of locally produced films. “The 2013 Boston Film Festival presents an outstanding and varied program of feature, documentary, short and animated films," Dawson said, The festival kicks off on Friday with films screening in Theatre 1 at the Revere Hotel Boston Common.
- 10/22/2013
- backstage.com
The 25th annual Boston Film Festival, which runs from Sept. 18-24, will present its Film Excellence Award to Uma Thurman, whose new film "Motherhood" will screen as the fest's opening night attraction at the Landmark Kendall Square Theatre.
A comedy set in Manhattan, "Motherhood" takes place over the course of a single day as Thurman's character looks after her two young children while struggling to hang on to her identity as an aspiring writer. The film, from writer/director Katherine Dieckmann, also stars Minnie Driver and Anthony Edwards. It was produced by Rachel Cohen, Jana Edelbaum, Pamela Koffler, Christine Vachon and John Wells for Killer Films and Ideal Partners.
"Uma has entertained audiences around the globe in varied performances and has become an inspiration to women. This movie will resonate with mothers and families alike while supplying some welcome comedic relief," festival director Robin Dawson said.
A comedy set in Manhattan, "Motherhood" takes place over the course of a single day as Thurman's character looks after her two young children while struggling to hang on to her identity as an aspiring writer. The film, from writer/director Katherine Dieckmann, also stars Minnie Driver and Anthony Edwards. It was produced by Rachel Cohen, Jana Edelbaum, Pamela Koffler, Christine Vachon and John Wells for Killer Films and Ideal Partners.
"Uma has entertained audiences around the globe in varied performances and has become an inspiration to women. This movie will resonate with mothers and families alike while supplying some welcome comedic relief," festival director Robin Dawson said.
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