Rouse House Entertainment and Mighty Moore Entertainment Team Up with Power & Purpose Productions on Short Film About Mental Illness Entitled "Queen Victoria’s Wedding"
Women-owned entertainment companies partner with non-profit on final round of funding for short film, Queen Victoria’s Wedding, about a mother’s battle with mental illness while raising a teenage daughter.
Los Angeles, CA, August 28, 2009 --(PR.com)-- BJ Rouse of Rouse House Entertainment and Shenita Moore of Mighty Moore Entertainment have partnered with Tann Moore of non-profit Power and Purpose Productions Inc. in order to accept tax deductible donations for their Short Film “Queen Victoria’s Wedding.” The Short is an emotive tale about mental illness, featuring television and movie actor Natalie Desselle Reid (“B.A.P.S.,” “Eve”) with a special appearance by screenwriter, director and film producer, Antwone Fisher (“Antwone Fisher,” “ATL”).
“To have Power & Purpose Productions on board for Queen Victoria's Wedding is another incredible energy boost for our cast," says Wedding executive producer and screenwriter, BJ Rouse. “Tann and her team's mission is in direct alignment with our goals to help the community and we welcome her aboard.” Shenita Moore, of Mighty Moore Entertainment and Wedding producer says, “BJ and I look forward to working with Tann and her invaluable input as we bring this important work to communities throughout the United States.” Together these women are looking to raise $2,500 to complete production on Wedding and set cross-country screening dates.
Those wishing to contribute to Queen Victoria’s Wedding online using a checking account, credit card, debit card or PayPal account should send an email to queenvictoriaswedding@new-venture.com for this access information or visit * https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7401611 *. Checks and money order donations should be mailed to: Power and Purpose Productions, Inc., 27615 N. Spencer Court, No. 202, Canyon Country, California, 91387. All donations will be used to complete the Short and screen it in major cities across the United States.
Corporate sponsors and supporters are vital to completing this extraordinary Short. “We created the online account for accepting donations so that we can take this mental health awareness piece to those it can help,” says Moore. The emotive story of Queen Victoria’s (Reid) battle with mental illness while caring for a teenage daughter (Nieko Mann, “Friday Night Lights”) was specifically written as a social awareness module to assist in educating the Black community of the affects of mental illness if left untreated.
Reid’s Wedding co-stars include Monica Calhoun (“The Best Man”), Dwayne Adway (“Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story”), Shenita Moore (“Grey’s Anatomy”), singer/actress Carmen Twillie (“Six Feet Under”), Tyreese Burnett (“Drumline”), Poetri (“House of Payne”), Kendra C. Johnson (“Phat Girlz”) and newcomer Todd Moore.
For a sneak peek at the film, search for “Queen Victoria’s Wedding – Promo Clip” on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70ZtW-xm2ck) and view a scene. The remainder of the project will be completed in the Fall of 2009. Become a fan of Wedding by searching for “Queen Victoria’s Wedding on Facebook” (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Queen-Victorias-Wedding/95907570969). For additional information on Queen Victoria’s Wedding, to schedule interviews with the producers or cast, please contact Queen Victoria's Wedding Publicity at (646) 373-7391 or queenvictoriaswedding@new-venture.com.
About Rouse House Entertainment
Rouse House Entertainment offers theater-quality, awe-motivating entertainment whether it be via short-film, feature film, television or the Internet. At the helm of Rouse House is BJ Rouse, a Cosby Program alum. The Cosby Program, also known as The Guy A. Hanks & Marvin Miller Screenwriting Program, was established by Drs. Bill and Camille Cosby in 1993 at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. The Program is a fifteen-week intensive workshop designed with the two-fold purpose of assisting writers in the completion of a film or television script and to deepen the participants appreciation for and comprehension of African American history or culture.
About Mighty Moore Entertainment
Mighty Moore Entertainment (MME) was established in February 2008. MME's mission and purpose is to make a solid, faith inspired contribution, to the Los Angeles Film, Television, and Theater community. MME's goals consistent of forging relationships with like minded, industry related professionals who are looking for our assistance with their projects. MME projects of interest include: Short Films, Documentaries, Webseries, Plays and Staged Readings.
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“To have Power & Purpose Productions on board for Queen Victoria's Wedding is another incredible energy boost for our cast," says Wedding executive producer and screenwriter, BJ Rouse. “Tann and her team's mission is in direct alignment with our goals to help the community and we welcome her aboard.” Shenita Moore, of Mighty Moore Entertainment and Wedding producer says, “BJ and I look forward to working with Tann and her invaluable input as we bring this important work to communities throughout the United States.” Together these women are looking to raise $2,500 to complete production on Wedding and set cross-country screening dates.
Those wishing to contribute to Queen Victoria’s Wedding online using a checking account, credit card, debit card or PayPal account should send an email to queenvictoriaswedding@new-venture.com for this access information or visit * https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7401611 *. Checks and money order donations should be mailed to: Power and Purpose Productions, Inc., 27615 N. Spencer Court, No. 202, Canyon Country, California, 91387. All donations will be used to complete the Short and screen it in major cities across the United States.
Corporate sponsors and supporters are vital to completing this extraordinary Short. “We created the online account for accepting donations so that we can take this mental health awareness piece to those it can help,” says Moore. The emotive story of Queen Victoria’s (Reid) battle with mental illness while caring for a teenage daughter (Nieko Mann, “Friday Night Lights”) was specifically written as a social awareness module to assist in educating the Black community of the affects of mental illness if left untreated.
Reid’s Wedding co-stars include Monica Calhoun (“The Best Man”), Dwayne Adway (“Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story”), Shenita Moore (“Grey’s Anatomy”), singer/actress Carmen Twillie (“Six Feet Under”), Tyreese Burnett (“Drumline”), Poetri (“House of Payne”), Kendra C. Johnson (“Phat Girlz”) and newcomer Todd Moore.
For a sneak peek at the film, search for “Queen Victoria’s Wedding – Promo Clip” on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70ZtW-xm2ck) and view a scene. The remainder of the project will be completed in the Fall of 2009. Become a fan of Wedding by searching for “Queen Victoria’s Wedding on Facebook” (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Queen-Victorias-Wedding/95907570969). For additional information on Queen Victoria’s Wedding, to schedule interviews with the producers or cast, please contact Queen Victoria's Wedding Publicity at (646) 373-7391 or queenvictoriaswedding@new-venture.com.
About Rouse House Entertainment
Rouse House Entertainment offers theater-quality, awe-motivating entertainment whether it be via short-film, feature film, television or the Internet. At the helm of Rouse House is BJ Rouse, a Cosby Program alum. The Cosby Program, also known as The Guy A. Hanks & Marvin Miller Screenwriting Program, was established by Drs. Bill and Camille Cosby in 1993 at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. The Program is a fifteen-week intensive workshop designed with the two-fold purpose of assisting writers in the completion of a film or television script and to deepen the participants appreciation for and comprehension of African American history or culture.
About Mighty Moore Entertainment
Mighty Moore Entertainment (MME) was established in February 2008. MME's mission and purpose is to make a solid, faith inspired contribution, to the Los Angeles Film, Television, and Theater community. MME's goals consistent of forging relationships with like minded, industry related professionals who are looking for our assistance with their projects. MME projects of interest include: Short Films, Documentaries, Webseries, Plays and Staged Readings.
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646-373-7391
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