"A return of film noir with endless repeat value [that] burrows deep. James Kerwin offers up a magnetic force, not just for the questions posed that must be considered and argued over and analyzed according to ourselves, but also in Kipleigh Brown. Chase Masterson is astounding... from sultry chanteuse to haunting spirit. The performances are intertwined tightly with the expert cinematography by Jason Cochard, the evocative, moody jazz-infused score by Kristopher Carter, the costumes by Sara Curran, and atmospheric production design by Jill Kerwin. There is brilliance here that demonstrates the best of what independent filmmakers strive to do." ½ TEN BEST FILMS OF THE YEAR ON THE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT -Rory L. Aronsky, Film Threat
"James Kerwin has come up with a fresh and stylish take on film noir. Imagine if Warner Bros. gave Lauren Bacall the chance to play a female version of Sam Spade, Philip Marlowe or the Continental Op. Actress Kipleigh Brown gets that chance. Chase Masterson turns in some amazing work as a sexy torch singer to aid in her case. Deliciously photographed under the creative eye of Jason Cochard, Kerwin weaves us a tale of intrigue and metaphysical darkness. YESTERDAY WAS A LIE is a unique, refreshing look at a popular genre. Well worth seeing." -Ain't It Cool News
"This ambitious film from writer/director Kerwin is a stunner, nothing less than the arrival of a major filmmaker. Masterson and Brown bring the sexy, even as their conversations conjure up some brain-busting ideas." -Dennis Willis, KGO Radio / Flick Nation
"A brilliantly executed independent film. YESTERDAY WAS A LIE is a soulful and thought-provoking metaphysical journey." -Tony Toscano, Talking Pictures
"A lush, moody neo-noir. YESTERDAY WAS A LIE is a hit on the festival circuit, winning over audiences and earning accolades. Chase Masterson melded her producer side with her actor side in a thoroughly effective way." -Sarah Kuhn, Back Stage
"One of the true joys of the festival circuit, YESTERDAY WAS A LIE offers distinct visual flair and no small amount of intrigue. Chase Masterson's chemistry with Kipleigh Brown is really something special. The real star, though, may be writer/director James Kerwin. Somewhere between a requiem to a lost love and a metaphysical poem, LIE is unquestionably the work of an auteur. Rarely do you come across such a modest production so balanced in heart, soul and mind, not to mention a sizable amount of style. YESTERDAY WAS A LIE absolutely delivers." -Cal Kemp, Collider.com
"Take a cast with enviable experience, add it to the mysterious ambiance of film noir, then swirl it together with a visionary writer/director and you are bound to get one outstanding film. YESTERDAY WAS A LIE is akin to the impact of poetry on the human soul. It is a film to be savored... swirled around the palate like a fragrant glass of wine." -Nathalie Taylor, The Village News
"Brown exudes Bacall. Boldly filmed in black and white, the Kristopher Carter musical score Kerwin deftly uses only adds to the surreal atmosphere." -Samuel K. Sloan, Slice of SciFi
"A profound, marvelously intertwined story. This is what indie films are all about." -Jani Fleet, KSTU FOX 13
Best Narrative Feature — Sunscreen Film Festival
Golden Palm Award — Mexico Intl. Film Festival
Best of Show — Accolade Film Awards
Best Feature — Foursite Film Festival
Best Feature and Cinematography — Fargo Fantastic Film Festival
Best Producer (Chase Masterson) — LA Femme Film Festival
Best Feature — Secret City Film Festival
Best Fantasy Feature and Actress (Kipleigh Brown) — ShockerFest Intl. Film Festival
2nd Place (Best Feature) — Berks Movie Madness Film Festival
Best Director, Screenplay and Cinematography — New York Visionfest
Best Film Noir — Route 66 Film Festival
Finalist (Best Feature) — Central Florida Film Festival
Finalist (Best Film Noir) — Heart of England Intl. Film Festival
Best Feature — Wrath of Con Film Festival
Finalist (Best Feature) — Twin Rivers Media Festival
Best Live-Action Feature — Lake Forest Film Festival
Best Feature and Audience Favorite — Brilliant Light Intl. Film Festival
Best Fiction Feature — Backlot Film Festival
Winner — Bronze Telly Award
Gold Director’s Choice Award — Park City Film Music Festival
Intl. Alchemy Conference
Cinema Nondualité Film Series
BayCon
Sunscreen Film Festival
Xanadu Las Vegas Independent Film Festival
El Sawy Intl. Film Festival Egypt
Southeast New England Film, Music and Arts Festival
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Hi, just wanted to let you know that we'll be putting the play up September 27th, if you are in town... check it out. Peace, Gary... aka Al the Mechanic
hey sweetie, got a big favor to ask...Hotel Cafe on june 8th, I need a big crowd there for that show, can you help out? tell people, tell yourself, show up, clap and scream loudly, bring 20 people? yes? :) thank you for reading this far! will I see ya? xo lelia
ps. i am on at 8:00PM (www.hotelcafe.com for more info)
Just a reminder about Xanadu,an awesome convention in LasVegas from April 17-19 at the Plaza hotel. www.xanadulasvegas.com Check it out!!! Sci-fi, gaming, horror,anime,an Independent film fest,some amazing special guests!!! You don't want to miss this!!
How's the premiere go this past weekend? My apologies that I wasn't able to make it, I really wanted to. Congrats on all your success thus far & more in '09!
My best friend Mark Williams (a.k.a.) Admiral Kirk needs your vote to win a Star Trek: TOS Captain's Chair in the final round of the Roddenberry.com's 2008 Member of the Year contest. Mark and I "Gary (a.k.a.) Mr. Spock" are best known for our "Kirk And Spock" shows that we put on at conventions. The 2008 STARBASE INDY convention on Thanksgiving weekend featured us as part of their main entertainment. We had performed "Spock's Brain". I hope that we can get the video of our performance on YouTube in the near future. Another great reason to vote for Mark is that I only live a few miles from his house! After all, I have been and always shall be his friend.
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Live long and prosper! CAPT Gary Barclay Chief Security Officer USS Endeavour @ www.ussendeavour.net Starbase 06 CO @ sb06.starfleet-command.com Starfleet Command Q1 Deputy Chief Of Public Affairs @ www.starfleet-command.com
I just saw the bulletin, about the DVD release, i'll come back to offen to see whats new.
see you irene
P.S. Call for Entries for the 9th Edition of VisionFest is now OPEN!!
Hello Filmmakers and VF fans,
VisionFest '08 was a huge success and now it's time for us to gear up for our 9th edition, which will run for five evenings in June 2009.
To submit your new project or to enter our Feature Screenwriting Competition, please check out our SUBMIT option on our Web site at: http://domanivision.org/submit/
