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WEST SIDE LEADER May 20, 2004
Forget
Brad Pitt, local audiences
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Movie buffs bypassed "Troy," the latest Hollywood blockbuster, for the locally produced film "Lake Evermore," which premiered at Barberton's West Theatre Sunday. |
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Kim Hendrickson, of Bay Village, and Rick Montgomery Jr., of West Akron, had the lead roles of Evelyn and Mike Turner in "Lake Evermore." Photos: Holly Pupino |
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Filmmaker Steve Pallotta, of Copley promises to keep his productions local. |
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Jaz Robinson, Pallotta's daughter (at left) had a small role in "Lake Evermore." She is pictured with friend Michelle Kolk, also of Copley, outside of the theater. Photos: Holly Pupino |
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By Holly Pupino
BARBERTON -- Movie premieres are common in New York and Los Angeles, but not so common in Barberton.
Nonetheless, the West Theatre in Barberton was the place to be Sunday to cheer on local actors and filmmakers.
Copley resident Steve Pallotta's "Lake Evermore" premiered to large crowds at 1 and 6 p.m. The movie, written by Pallotta and Gary Kiser, pays homage to the eerie Alfred Hitchcock movies and Rod Serling TV shows that Pallotta loved as a child.
Directed by Pallotta, the film follows Mike and Evelyn Turner as they travel to a lake cottage they have recently inherited. The town of Lake Evermore is friendly and quaint, but it looks as if time stands still there. Business-minded Mike soon learns that it may not be a good idea to develop condominiums around the lake as, sometimes, it is best to leave things the way they are.
This is the first full-length feature movie produced by Pallotta's company, Fool's Gold Entertainment, which is focused on using local talent to produce quality entertainment on a shoestring budget, said Pallotta.
At the premiere, Pallotta announced that his next film will be "Circle Track Summer." Principal photography will begin on the comedy in June at the Barberton Speedway.
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