FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Michigan based horror movie announces cast and teaser trailer
Detroit, MI, Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - Jason Ahlquist, the Director of Michigan-based Independent film production, Winter Harvest announced its principal cast and the release of a teaser trailer on it's website today. The film, which has been in pre-production since April of '09 is set to begin principal photography in January of 2010.
The teaser trailer was released via various online venues, including the production's website, Facebook, YouTube and MySpace. It features the young characters Chad and Derek Titus explaining in a creepy way the state of events that lead up to the story in Winter Harvest.
According to Ahlquist, the leading role of Andrew Titus will be played by Scott Norman who's prior credits include InZero and the lead in the upcoming political thriller, "The Art of Power."
The role of Andy's wife, Tammy will be played by Rochelle Clarke, who has been seen in "Whip It!", "Escabana in Love" and George Clooney's new film "Up in the Air."
In addition, Brian Thibault, a graduate of Wayne State's Theatre Department, will play Iago, Andy's friend and rival.
Of interest is the fact that, the roles of Chad and Derek Titus will be played by Ahlquist's own sons, Hunter X Ahlquist and Owen Warunek.
"I was hesitant at first," Ahlquist admitted, "It sort of made sense since when I was writing the screenplay with Karin, I was picturing their faces as the characters. But I wasn't sure if they could carry such major roles. So I had them read for Caleb (Gilbert), our casting director. He gave an enthusiastic thumbs-up." Warunek and Ahlquist can be seen in the teaser trailer.
Also joining the cast are Caleb Gilbert (InZero), Jib Namprachan (Up in the Air), Madison Ortiz (The Myth of the American Sleepover), Zoe Z Ahlquist, Sabrina Vest (Necroland), Clarence Olinger (Necroland), Charlotte Raine, Richard Prime, Michael Meike, David Gazoul and Canadian actor O'Niel Dass.
Winter Harvest is an independent feature film being shot and produced in Michigan. Produced by Executive Producer Diane Frkan (After the Blood Rush) and Ahlquist Media Lab LLC. The film is being directed by Jason Ahlquist and was co-written by him and award winning author Karin Lowachee. Lowachee is best known for her Warchild trilogy of novels. She been nominated for two Phillip K. Dick Awards and won the Prix Aurora Award, one of Canada's highest honors for science fiction. Her new fantasy novel, The Gaslight Dogs, will be published through Orbit Books US in April 2010.
Winter Harvest promises to explore powerful themes of intolerance, family bonds, betrayal and redemption while providing all the gruesome, creepy terror of a modern horror opus.
For more information, please visit http://www.winterharvestmovie.com . to view the trailer and read full cast and crew bio's.
For more information, please visit http://www.winterharvestmovie.com . to view the trailer and read full cast and crew bio's.