NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 21, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Producers Steve Barnett, Gabriel Vasquez, and Alan Powell, and Executive Producer Corby Pons, announce the start of principal photography on the inspiring original musical “A WEEK AWAY” scheduled for nationwide theatrical release in 2020.<\/p>\n
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\n\u201cA WEEK AWAY\u201d stars Bailee Madison (Hallmark’s \u201cThe Good Witch,\u201d \u201cBridge to Terabithia\u201d), Kevin Quinn (Disney’s \u201cBunk’d,: \u201cAdventures in Babysitting\u201d), Sherri Shepherd (\u201cBrian Banks,\u201d \u201cRide Along 2\u201d) and David Koechner (\u201cAnchorman,\u201d \u201cThe Goldbergs”). Newcomers Jahbril Cook, Kat Conner Sterling and Iain Tucker are featured in starring roles.<\/p>\n
The story centers on Will Hawkins (Quinn), a troubled teenager whose recent run-in with the law puts him at an important crossroads; go to juvenile hall or attend a Christian summer camp. At first a fish-out-of-water, Will eventually opens his heart and discovers a love and sense of belonging in the last place he expected to find it.<\/p>\n
The film\u2019s overall message of acceptance and forgiveness is blended with compassion and humor, set against contemporary music and dynamic choreographed numbers. \u201cA WEEK AWAY\u201d is directed by award winning music and commercial filmmaker Roman White.<\/p>\n
The film is being financed and executive produced by Vicky Patel. Steve Barnett, Alan Powell, and Gabriel Vasquez are producing. WIT Media\u2019s Corby Pons is co-executive producing and Bailee Madison is associate producing.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe exceptional acting combined with energetic musical and dance numbers are beyond what we imagined,\u201d says Vasquez. \u201cThe story is for the entire family and will visibly move audiences through tears and laughter and we are excited to bring this to theaters in 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have assembled an incredible group of industry talent who have poured their heart into bringing to life what will be the first faith and family musical,\u201d says Barnett. \u201cThere has never been a better time for this film and we are proud of what this team has achieved.\u201d<\/p>\n
Filmed on location at Camp Widjiwagan in Nashville, Tennessee, \u201cA WEEK AWAY\u201d includes reimagined cast recordings of some of the greatest Christian songs by artists such as Amy Grant, for King and Country, Michael W. Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman.<\/p>\n
The music is produced by award-winning songwriter and producer Adam Watts (“High School Musical 3,” “Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert”). Choreography spearheaded by Melena Rounis and Paul Becker.<\/p>\n
Additional information available at http:\/\/www.aweekaway.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Social Media Handles – Twitter\/Facebook\/Instagram: @AWeekAwayMovie #AWeekAwayMovie<\/p>\n
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