When I Find The Ocean
When I Find The Ocean
April 10, 2008, Sheffield, AL- Cypress Moon Productions (www.cypressmoonproduction.com) is proud to announce that its heartwarming family film When I Find The Ocean has received the official Dove Seal of Approval by the Dove Foundation (www.dove.org) . The exciting news comes on the heels of teaming up with distributor Monterey Media which will be releasing the film on theaters during Summer 2008. The film will then be released on DVD. Hailed by The Dove Foundation which awarded the film with five Doves as a wonderful family film, When I Find The Ocean follows the journey of a little girl (Lily Matland Holly) who sets out to find the ocean. Escaping from a dangerous secret and leaving an otherwise loving home filled with her mother and grandparents, Lily sets out with her beloved dog and rabbit to find peace with her father, who died at sea. Set in 1965 Alabama during a time of immense prejudice and civil unrest, Lily confronts a new set of obstacles along the way after she is befriended by a tugboat captain. Written, produced and directed by Tonya S. Holly of Cypress Moon Productions, When I Find The Ocean also stars Lee Majors (The Six Million Dollar Man, The Fall Guy), Diane Ladd (Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore), Graham Greene (Dances With Wolves), Richard Tyson (Kindergarten Cop), George Lindsey (The Andy Griffith Show) Bernie Casey (Another 48 Hours), and Amy Redford (Robert Redford’s daughter). Thomas Rogers III along with Holly. “We are thrilled with the response from The Dove Foundation and being awarded The Dove Seal Of Approval,” said Holly. “As writer and director of When I Find The Ocean, it was extremely important to me that the film spoke to faith and positive.family values. When I Find The Ocean is a true journey of the heart which takes us back to the child in all of us.” In addition to looking forward to the release of When I Find The Ocean, Holly is gearing up to begin production on her new feature film that she wrote and will direct, The Story of Bonnie and Clyde, a new adaptation (not a remake) of the classic love story which tells the thrilling story of the notorious fugitives. Taking place during the 1930’s Depression, the film follows the adventures of Bonnie and Clyde, uncovering many times in their lives that have never before been seen on the big screen. Holly is in talks with name talent to star in the film. The film is set to be shot in Louisianna, Mississippi and Alabama. Previously Holly wrote, produced and directed the award winning short The Mirror. In addition, Holly recently purchased Cypress Moon Studios, formerly known as Muscle Shoals Sound where such music legends as Bob Dylan, Bob Segar, the Allman Brothers, and Paul Simon have recorded, among many others.
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