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Tuesday, 27 January 2009 16:53

SBIFF - Lightbulb

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Santa Barbara Int’l Film Festival
CLOSING NIGHT FILM
LIGHTBULB
Starring 3 of Our Best 30-Something Actors
Directed by Danny Deckchair’s Balsmeyer
Based on a True Story

LightbulbSee Trailer Here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0991174/

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has always subscribed to the belief that you should go out with style.  For that reason we are proud to present this year's Closing Night Film:   LIGHTBULB, a serious comedy about two friends - a small time inventor prone to blunders and a silver tongued salesman - who cope with failures and misfortunes before developing an invention that becomes a global craze.  Can this friendship that has survived so much adversity make it through sudden success? 

SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling touched on LIGHTBULB in his opening press conference, affirming how timely the movie is in relation to the hard economic times we in the midst of.  Durling noted,  "It's based on a true story. Perfect for what's going on in the country. We've got to hang on to our entrepreneurial spirit and perseverance."

LIGHTBULB is directed by Jeff Balsmeyer - whose previous feature film DANNY DECKCHAIR (2004) was warmly received as the closing night film for the Toronto Film Festival - and written and produced by first-timer Mike Cram.  This romantic drama/comedy features an excellent cast including Dallas Roberts (I WALK THE LINE, 3:10 TO YUMA), Jeremy Renner, (THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES, THE HURT LOCKER), and Ayelet Zurer (MUNICH, ANGELS & DEMONS).  LIGHTBULB is a story of friendship, hope, and persistence in the face of hardships, disappointments and most trying of all:  triumph.  Be sure not to miss out on this warm hearted gem and this year's Closing Night Film. 

Closing Night Film
LIGHTBULB
Sunday, February 1 at 7:30 pm
The Arlington Theater

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Dallas Roberts (Matt Reeder) Houston, Texas native.  Has lived in New York for fourteen years.  Married to Christine Jones, a NYU professor.  Julliard School graduate.  Film credits include:  “I Walk The Line” and “3:10 To Yuma”.

Jeremy Renner (Sam Schooler) Born in Modesto, California.  Numerous best acting nominations and wins including 2009 Independent Spirit nomination for “The Hurt Locker”.  Screen credits include:  “North Country” and “The Assassination Of Jesse James”.

Ayelet Zurer (Gina Reeder) Born in Tel Aviv, Israel.  One of that country’s most acclaimed actresses.  Credits include:  “Munich”, “Fugitive Pieces”, and the female lead in “Angels & Demons”.

Jeff Balsmeyer (Director) Native of Oceanside, now living in Sydney, Australia.  Began his career as a storyboard artist for such acclaimed directors as Robert Redford, Spike Lee, and Woody Allen.  His short film, “The Room”, won the SACD Award at Cannes. His first feature, “Danny Deckchair”, was the closing night film at the Toronto Film Festival and opened to rave reviews.

Mike Cram (Writer/Producer) Kentucky native, living in Southern California.  Successful inventor.  Holds several design patents.

If you would be interested in speaking with Santa Barbara resident, Mike Cram, and possible phoners with one or more stars, please contact inclusive pr below.


CONTACT
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Mickey Cottrell
Stacia Crawford
323.460-4111
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323.855-6538
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