American Primitive

AMERICAN PRIMITIVE Fundraiser at Cape Cinema in November - Book Your Seats Now!

American Primitive is looking truly beautiful, and we are delighted to announce that the film is very nearly completed!  As independant film makers, without any backing from ginormous studio[s] we have to raise finishing funds to complete the picture. 

SO... Here's an Invitation:

To all of our kind friends and performers on Cape: Eric Harte at the Cape Cinema is being a true 'angel' and will screen American Primitive the week before Thanksgiving, as a FUNDRAISER to finish the film. 

Call the theatre today to book your seats! 508-776-5554 - and remember you will be earning your angel wings when you do!

We will be posting the trailer for the film and some iterviews with the stars [Josh Peck, Danielle Savre, Skye McCole Bartusiak, Tate Donovan, Adam Pascal, Stacy Dash, Corey Sevier and James B. Sikking] on this site soon.

   From left Josh, Danelle, Corey, Skye and Johanna

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AMERICAN PRIMITIVE the story continues

    AMERICAN PRIMITIVE the story continues……

Here's a link to the movie site.So many of you have asked what we’re up to next with American Primitive – so here’s the scoop:

Since leaving Cape Cod in May, Gwen Wynne has been hard at work raising money to complete the movie. We would really like to be able to complete the film on Cape so: finishing funds all welcome!

DANIELLE SAVRE [Madelyn] has had a busy summer filming KAYA – a new MTV drama series – Danielle is starring in the title role.

JOSH PECK (on right) just completed filming on Whacked starring opposite Sir Ben Kingsley.  Josh is also in Adam Sandler’s next film DrillBit Taylor  due for release early next year.

TATE DONOVAN is starring in Glen Close’s new TV drama Damages, and played Nancy’s Dad in Nancy Drew

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You've Heard of 'Beverly Hills 90210' - NOW HERE'S DENNIS,MA 02638

Young Hollywood comes to Dennis for American Primitive:

JOSH PECK on right  [Drake&Josh Show] & DANIELLE SAVRE on right [Heroes, Boogeyman2, KAYA/MTV] lead a cast of some of Hollywood's most in demand young stars - or "lightning in a bottle," as one famous Hollywood Producer calls them.

COREY SEVIER [North Shore - FOX-TV] SKYE McCOLE BARTUSIAK [Patriot, CSI] JOHANNA BRADDY [The Riches, Avatar/V.O, Surface] join JOSH& DANIELLE in the movie which is filming in and around Dennis in 2 weeks' time!

American Primitive tells the story of two sisters played by DANIELLE & SKYE who come to live on the Cape with their Father in 1973.

 Coming soon: Cast and crew blogs from the set & photo updates.

Cape Cod Films is also holding an open casting call on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 April from 12-6[??] at 85 Seaside Avenue Dennis, call 508 694 6050 for information.
ALL WELCOME - THIS IS DENNIS 02638 - East Coast Hollywood 2007

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A Cape Codder returns to make her first feature film

American Primitive to be filmed here starting this week
Thirty years ago it all began here in Dennis on Olde Cape Cod

Cape Cod native Gwendolyn Wynne is returning to her roots to make her first feature film. 

The Wynne family moved to Cape Cod in 1977, and Gwen (on right) attended Dennis Yarmouth High School before graduating to Brown.  She was determined to make this movie on Cape Cod because of the wonderful, unique light and geography and because the Cape is itself a character in the movie.

“Returning to my roots has brought such a fresh insight to the film,” says Gwen, “it is also wonderful how the word is spreading through the Cape and old friends are calling to see if they can help in any way. Spyro Mitrokostas, Executive Director of the Dennis Chamber of Commerce, has been incredibly helpful.”

Based in part on her experiences growing up on Cape Cod, Gwen is the writer, producer and director of American Primitive.  The American Primitive of the title refers to Gwen’s father’s unique furniture making and restoration business.

“It seems like kismet that our main location will be in Dennis, right on my ‘favorite’ Cape Cod beach. Every time I look at the beach all the years of struggle and frustration melt away and I can see why I’ve insisted that we shoot the film on the Cape, rather than in say Mississippi, because it’s a place where human rights issues have been a concern from the start.”

American Primitive will also be shooting in Provincetown, at Ptown High and the popular ‘A-House’.  “We are hoping to cast at least two of the roles in the film from the regional high schools on Cape Cod,” says Gwen.  “In addition we are holding open call auditions for featured extra roles.”

 Pre-production on the film began in March and principal photography will begin mid April.

Watch this space for more information! 

Email Blogger Suzan Crowley here.  Photo; Corporation Beach, Dennis courtesy cctoday.

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