Can't believe it! I'm going to get to be in another movie. It's a beautiful story about a young woman struggling with the ravaging effects of breast cancer. It's called "1 Message" and is being produced by Kelly's Filmworks, the same people that brought us "The Perfect Gift" and "Clancy," not to mention "The Perfect Stranger" and "Another Perfect Stranger." Production will take place throughout the summer. I'll keep you updated as I know more information.
UPDATE: Principle photography on the film wrapped the end of August. Awesome experience. Here's more info about the film.
1 MESSAGE: The Story
Rebecca Norris is a 28-year old woman living out the good life in America; blessed with natural beauty, a successful career, and a handsome, equally-successful fiancée, her well-structured existence thrives in a world where nothing could go wrong.
Then came the morning she discovered the lump.
Now, twelve months later, she finds herself in a self-imposed prison of depression, despair and loneliness – her beauty and her life radically cut down by what she had always perceived as ‘a mature woman’s disease’. Becca’s dark, gray Seattle days are consumed by overeating, bitterness, and a desire to shut out family, friends, and the world in general.
Then one day, a random email from a faceless mentor across the country breaks through the cold walls of Becca’s life, and his inspiring words begin to crack the hard exterior that has served as both her defense and her cell block.
Over the next few months, Becca begins to rediscover the beating heart inside her…the hidden treasure that the scars of a driveby mastectomy could damage, but not destroy. A new start on life ensues, along with hard-learned lessons about self-worth, love, and the healing power of forgiveness. Her climactic journey to find her newfound soul mate culminates in a heartwarming discovery and a surprise-twist ending.
Chicago-based author Mary T. Lennox, a former oncology nurse, wrote “1 Message” in early 2003, and self-published it in 2004. Calling on her experiences with cancer patients, she created her main character based on the stories and struggles she had witnessed throughout her 22 years of service.
Producer / writer Jefferson Moore began adapting the novel for screen in mid-2006. Later that same year, his mother Betty was diagnosed with breast cancer.
EMMANUEL & THE PERFECT GIFT
You might have heard my song "Emmanuel (You Are With Me)" in the film, on the radio, or seen the video on TV. Thank you so much for the outpouring of support for this song. I appreciate so much all the radio stations that took a chance on playing a tune from an unknown artist with a weird last name.
I wanted this to be a song that addressed the fact that Christmas isn't always the happiest time of year for a lot of people, but then invite God into that place. I hope it can be a great song of encouragement to people who struggle with depression or loneliness at this time of year. The song is available on iTunes! You can watch the video on my FACEBOOK music page - an alternate version of the video is also on the DVD for "The Perfect Gift." Here's the movie trailer...
PRECIOUS MEMORIES & CLANCY
The movie “Clancy” - featuring my tune “Precious Memories” - has been released on DVD across the country and has even had a couple major television broadcast premieres. I hope you get to see this great film. It has a huge heart.
I wrote the song “Precious Memories” as a tribute to my grandmother who told me I could do anything I wanted. If I could have one more day with her, what would I want to say to her? This song is my response. I’ve discovered other people want to say thank you to people in their lives who have meant the world to them, so I created:
Please check it out and create your own tribute. P.S. The song is also
available on iTunes!
