PURGATORY HOUSE chronicles the after-life journey of a lonely teen who abandons her life of drug addiction only to find herself caught someplace between Heaven and Hell.
Directors
FEATURING GREAT MUSIC BY Natalie Merchant Blue Oyster Cult Violent Femmes Eric Bazilian Larisa Stow
AND HIP, NEW REMAKES OF THE SONGS "Kids in America" and "Magic Carpet Ride"
Awards
**WINNER OF 11 FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS**
**2-TIME PRISM AWARD NOMINEE**
**ONE OF THE YEAR'S BEST FILMS** -ENTERTAINMENT INSIDERS, CBS RADIO, FILMTHREAT,eFILMCRITIC, FILM FREAK CENTRAL
"Put the names of Cindy Baer and Celest Davis on the V.I.P. list of promising new filmmakers." FILM FREAK CENTRAL
"Amazing! Brilliant! A cinematic gem that demands to be seen." Todd David Schwartz, CBS RADIO
"An exceptional work" GRAND RAPIDS PRESS
"Original and unforgettable" -ENTERTAINMENT INSIDERS
"A remarkable piece of filmmaking." CREATIVE SCREENWRITING MAGAZINE
A provocative, creative film that explores sensitive subject matter skillfully" THE CINEMATIC VERSES
"Fascinating to absorband compelling to contemplate" -EFILMCRITIC
"Rarely have emotions rung as true as they do in this film." -THE NUMBERS
"One of the best films about troubled teens that I have ever seen." -Terry Keefe, Editor-at-Large, VENICE MAGAZINE"
"A charming, touching, clever and all-around brilliantly crafted film." -FILM THREAT
"Phenomenal, Spectacular! This film has to be seen!" -Laura Ziskin, producer (SPIDERMAN, PRETTY WOMAN)
BROADCAST AND FOREIGN RIGHTS AVAILABLE
Festivals
Woodstock Film Festival, Mill Valley Film Festival, San Diego Film Festival, Silverlake Los Angeles Film Festival, Palm Beach Film Festival, Dances With Films, Vermont Film Festival, Big Bear Lake International Film Festival, Waterfront Film Festival, Provincetown International Film Festival, Oxford Film Festival, WorldFest Houston, Queens international Film Festival, Pacific Palisades Film Festival, Independent Film Festival of American Film (Agen, France), Hearts and Minds Film Festival, Kids First Film and Video Festival, Mass Bay Film Festival
Professional Affiliations
SAG, FIND, WIT, Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Movie written by a 14-year-old girl's Interests
General
PURGATORY HOUSE
chronicles the after-life
journey of a lonely teen who
abandons her life of drug
addiction only to find herself
caught someplace between
Heaven and Hell.
Music
PRODUCED & DIRECTED BY Cindy Baer
WRITTEN BY Celeste Marie Davis
...
STARRING Celeste Davis
Johnny Pacar
Devin Witt
Jim Hanks
...
FEATURING GREAT MUSIC BY Natalie Merchant
Blue Oyster Cult
Violent Femmes
Eric Bazilian
Larisa Stow
AND HIP NEW REMAKES OF
THE SONGS "Kids in America" and "Magic Carpet Ride"
Movies
www.purgatoryhouse.com
Television
WINNER OF 12 FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS
2-TIME PRISM AWARD NOMINEE **ONE OF THE YEAR’S BEST FILMS** -ENTERTAINMENT INSIDERS, CBS RADIO, FILMTHREAT, eFILMCRITIC, FILM FREAK CENTRAL
"Put the name Cindy Baer on the V.I.P. list of promising new filmmakers." FILM FREAK CENTRAL
"Amazing! Brilliant! A cinematic gem that demands to be seen." Todd David Schwartz, CBS RADIO
"An exceptional work" GRAND RAPIDS PRESS
"Original and unforgettable" -ENTERTAINMENT INSIDERS
"A remarkable piece of filmmaking." CREATIVE SCREENWRITING MAGAZINE
A provocative, creative film that explores sensitive subject matter skillfully" THE CINEMATIC VERSES
"Fascinating to absorband compelling to contemplate" -EFILMCRITIC
"Rarely have emotions rung as true as they do in this film." -THE NUMBERS
"One of the best films about troubled teens that I have ever seen." -Terry Keefe, Editor-at-Large, VENICE MAGAZINE"
"A charming, touching, clever and all-around brilliantly crafted film." -FILM THREAT
"Phenomenal, Spectacular! This film has to be seen!" -Laura Ziskin, producer (SPIDERMAN, PRETTY WOMAN)
Books
FESTIVALS
Woodstock Film Festival, Mill Valley Film Festival, San Diego Film Festival, Silverlake Film Festival, Palm Beach Film Festival, Dances With Films, Vermont Film Festival, Big Bear Lake International Film Festival, Waterfront Film Festival, Provincetown International Film Festival, Oxford Film Festival, WorldFest Houston, Queens International Film Festival, Pacific Palisades Film Festival, Independent Film Festival of American Film (Agen, France), Hearts and Minds Film Festival, Kids First Film and Video Festival, MassBay Film Festival, North Texas Film Festival, Blue November Film Festival (Tulsa and Seattle), Screen Actor's Guild "Roll Film" Series.
Heroes
People who make a difference in the world.
Movie written by a 14-year-old girl's Details
Status:
Married
Here for:
Networking, Friends
Orientation:
Straight
Hometown:
Boston (raised in Brockton)
Zodiac Sign:
Leo
Occupation:
Filmmaker/Actress
Movie written by a 14-year-old girl's Companies
Image Entertainment Chatsworth, CA US distribution company www.image-entertainment.com
Free Dream Pictures Burbank, CA US Director/Producer www.freedreampictures.com
About me: Hi. My name is Cindy (aka Midas), and I'm the director and producer of the feature PURGATORY HOUSE, which is a movie about teen drug abuse and suicide that was written by a 14-year-old girl I mentored in the Big Sisters program. The script was amazing, and represented a point-of-view that is rarely heard. I knew other people would relate to the story...and so a cast and crew came together...And voila! We made a movie! I am proud to announce our DVD distribution deal! Look for PH in stores (including Blockbuster) on January 16th!! Woo Hoo! In the meantime, feel free to check out our the trailer above. --Or stop by our website.
I also directed the short film Morbid Curiosity. (see top 8 below). My next feature project titled ODD BRODSKY is currently in preproduction. It's a story of a lovable loser named Audrey Brodsky. Stay tuned for more details...
Who I'd like to meet:
Here's a little part of our Behind the Scenes featuring Johnny Pacar (from "Flight 29 Down" and "Now You See It") talking about his role as Sam in "Purgatory House".
And this a music video that singer/songwriter Larisa Stow made for one of the songs in our movie! It's also an extra on our DVD.
Here's the movie trailer for "Purgatory House".
Movie written by a 14-year-old girl's Friend Space (Top 8)
Movie written by a 14-year-old girl has 6792 friends.
i saw the movie, it was awesome. so far ive watched it at least 5 times but im curious, what is the name of the actor in the red shirt in 'Sam's classroom scene'?
The things you wish someone had told you I wish someone would have told me what would come later. I mean, on down the road. I could have been better prepared. I wish someone would have told me that kids become drug addicts. And they almost die. When that happens a piece of you is gone and you feel it leaving. You dig your feet in and focus, but the whole time the ground is moving. The blue lips, the beeping of the equipment monitoring their breath. And all you can do watch. I wish someone would have told me.I wish someone would have told me what would come later. Watching that kid down the road begin to pick up the pieces of their life from off the ground. Piece by piece. Their eyes red and tired, their spirit asleep. And you want to help, but you can't. They have to pick up the pieces by themselves. Some of them sharp as broken glass, but they pick them up anyway so nothing will be missing when they're done. Painful piece by piece, only to drop them on the ground again. And all you can do is watch. I wish someone would have told me.I wish someone would have told me that it would become the way we live. Watching the pieces fall to the floor, watching the kid pick them up and actually praying to god every minute that this kid will be here to pick them up one more time. I wish someone would have told me. I would have the magic thing to say to make it stop. I would love the kid more, or love them less. I should've done this, I should've done that, and on and on as I fall asleep at night. Everynight. I wish someone would have told me.I wish someone would have told me what would come later on. I mean on down the road. We would learn to live in it. We make dinner. We watch movies. We swim, laugh, cry and fight. We would still work, pay our bills and go on trips. Some days are good, some not so good. Sort of like before, but not really. I hope someday the fear will fall away. Hope is the main thing. Have hope...
I loved the movie. We have the power to change while we're here. I love that. (without giving too much away) I put some positive things on my page. Scroll down. :) Dina
Wow, too many people are commenting about having not seen your movie so I thought I should comment because I have seen it, wrote a review of it and will probably see it again!
No, I haven't seen the movie yet, but I've seen it at the movie store and think of you every time I do! It's on my list and I'll let you know what I think when I see it.
You are the poster child for have a dream and never give up. I know you will a force in film making for many years to come! - this film is a must see, I saw it at the Woodstock Film Festival and was pinned to my chair by declarations of truth never uttered on celluloid before. A piece of cinematic acupuncture for the consciousness. Congratulations Cindy.
Hi, thanks for adding me, and good luck with your film. Wow, teen suicide, heavy subject, but I like the fact that you're dealing with it and addressing the problem, and also like your take on the afterlife aspect. I'm a firm believer that there is really no death, only the physical body dies, but we live on eternally. There have been a spate of teen suicides lately in UK. Oh, well, on a lighter note, enjoy your Easter break!
Hi Cindy, thanks so much for the add! I actually think that I first heard about the film a few years ago when I was living in Maine so it's nice to see you "up and about"! Let me know if you'd like to have the film reviewed on IndieTalk. com. Are you working on anything new?
Hey, thanks but i dont want to take the credit. i found it on the internet and i thought it was great... no i hvant seen the movie yet. but i had to definatly add you so i could remember to.
