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Detroit Filmmaker Phil Elam Brings His Award-Winning Debut "Swing Low" to Royal Starr Film Fest Oct. 15
Historical, Horror and Halloween season all converge with Phil Elam brings his debut movie "Swing Low" to Royal Oak's Emagine Theater.
Local Filmmaker Phil Elam Brings His Multi-Award-Winning Debut “SWING LOW” to Royal Starr Film Fest Oct. 15
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, October 5, 2016 – Swing Low Productions, LLC is pleased to announce the Official Selection of SWING LOW, a short film by first time Detroit filmmaker Phil Elam, at the highly anticipated Royal Starr Film Festival; October 14 - 16, 2016 at the Emagine Theatre, 200 N. Main Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067.
Highly acclaimed SWING LOW has already won six honors at a variety of national/international film festivals including a TV Pilot Award and has earned Phil Elam Best Actor in a lead role. The award for BEST SONG also went to the original track, ”Faces” at GenreBlast in Virginia. “This was in both the Short and Feature Film category”, Phil Elam explained. Now SWING LOW is making its local debut having been selected by the Royal Starr Leadership Team to screen at The Royal Starr Film Fest.
SWING LOW takes place in the days prior to the Civil War and follows the resilient life of an extraordinary slave named Samuel. When plantation owner Thompson sets out on a mission of murder a ride of supernatural terror ensues that tip the scales of justice toward the realm of revenge. “SWING LOW shows us,” Phil proclaims, “that any one person at any moment can make a stand for those for whom justice has been denied.” Despite such hardship, limitation and suppression SWING LOW explores the lengths one will go to in order to ensure that justice is achieved – even after death.
Industry veteran Marvin Towns, Jr. immediately agreed to direct SWING LOW based upon the merit of the script. Elam gives Mr. Towns credit for putting together an incredible production team who agreed to work on the film for virtually no money. “The movie would not be what it is today if it weren’t for Marvin’s belief and incredible ability to bring the screenplay to life.” Phil is also the screenplay author.
SWING LOW will screen on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 3pm as the anchor film in the Halloween Horror Short Film Block.
Tickets Available at www.royalstarrfilmfestival.com/
