PRESS RELEASE: Amber Moelter wins Best Actress prize at Chashama Film Festival

Chicago, IL, October 25th 2009 – Amber Moelter was awarded the Best Actress prize at the 2009 Chashama Film Festival (www.chafilmfest.com) for her work in the ALM Talkies production “Dirty Step Upstage.”

Recipients of the festival’s Victor Awards were selected by a jury made up of five film industry professionals, and the winners were announced at an awards ceremony held in New York, NY, on October 25th 2009.

“It’s fantastic to have been recognized by the Chashama Film Festival,” said Moelter. “My journey here has involved many different people and some crazy events. Without those events, both good and bad, it would have been impossible for me to perform as Girl In The Red Dress in this film.”

The soundtrack to “Dirty Step Upstage” features two songs performed by Girl In The Red Dress, who also performed in person as part of the festival’s Opening Night event.

“Disguise”, an EP of three songs by Girl In The Red Dress, has just been released and is available through iTunes, Soundclick and other suppliers.

Inspired by real events, “Dirty Step Upstage” is a reality thriller about the price an aspiring young singer is prepared to pay for fame. As well as appearing in the film, Moelter also wrote and directed it.

Festival director Rick Kariolic said he was proud to have shown “Dirty Step Upstage” at the festival. "Amber Moelter put on an exceptional display of all-around talent, as singer, song writer and film maker,” he said. “It drew me in.”

“Dirty Step Upstage” will be opening the Chashama Film Festival at Oct 21, where I will also be performing as Girl In The Red Dress prior to the screening at 8:10pm. The official premiere is on Saturday, Oct 24 at 1:28pm. A Q&A will follow both screenings.

Here is the information about the opening night festivities, including ticket prices: http://chafilmfest.com/blogrick/?p=72

Here is the informtation about the film on the Chashama site: http://chafilmfest.com/film2009/?p=416

You can order tickets here, a single ticket is $7: http://chafilmfest.com/film2009/?page_id=1781

“Dirty Step Upstage” to premiere at New York’s Chashama Film Festival (PRESS RELEASE)

Chicago, Il, October 1st 2009 – ALM Talkies is proud to announce that the world premiere of “Dirty Step Upstage” will be held in New York City on Saturday October 24th 2009 as part of the Chashama Film Festival (www.chafilmfest.com).

The film has also been selected for a special screening during the Festival’s Opening Night event on Wednesday October 21st 2009.
“Dirty Step Upstage” is the directorial debut of Amber Moelter, who also wrote and appears in the film. Inspired by real events, it is a gritty drama about the price an aspiring young singer is prepared to pay for fame.

“I’m thrilled that ‘Dirty Step Upstage’ will be unveiled in New York,” said Moelter. “The film is set in the South of France, but I lived in NY for three years and have many friends and film-making colleagues in the city. It’s great to have the chance to bring my movie here.”

The film mixes styles and formats to expose the underbelly of the entertainment industry. “It’s a celebration of music and dance as a means of story telling, as well as the impact of new media,” noted Moelter. “I believe that movies must be made in ways that are relevant to the world around us, and right now that world is shaped by digital media. My film embraces that revolution, and the dangers of people using so much readily available media to exploit each other.”

The soundtrack to “Dirty Step Upstage” features two songs performed by Girl In The Red Dress, who also appears as a character in the film. It is planned that Girl In The Red Dress will perform in person as part of the Chashama Film Festival’s Opening Night event.
“Disguise”, an EP of three songs by Girl In The Red Dress, has just been released and is available through iTunes, Soundclick and other suppliers.

Notes for editors:
Amber Moelter hails originally from South Dakota, but has performed as an actor, dancer and singer on four continents. While living in London she starred in several independent films including “Cross-Eyed Waltz” which launched her career as a producer and for which she forfeited her paycheck to help out the director. After returning to the USA she produced, co-wrote, and starred in the short fan film “Catwoman: Resolution,” which inaugurated her production company ALM Talkies. Her portrayals of Catwoman have caught the attention of latex fetish fans worldwide and been featured in Marquis magazine and elsewhere.

I am happy to announced that Dirty Step Upstage has been added to the 2009 official selection of the Chashama Film Festival in NYC. The festival runs Oct 21-29, check out http://bit.ly/5p8bp for more info!

ALM Talkies launched their newsletter on June 23, 2009 with an intro to the ALM Empire. July 23 will bring a tribute to Michael Jackson and how he helped shape “Dirty Step Upstage.”

Sign up here: www.almtalkies.com/Newsletter

We have completed post-production, everyone that contributed up until last week will appear in the closing credits under special thanks. Anyone that contributes from here on out will still receive a special thanks on the IMDb with attribute “(uncredited)”. We are submitting to film festivals and need as much help with fees and expenses to get Dirty with the world!

First and foremost: I would like to thank everyone that has donated and or taken the time to check out our project.

Hello everyone,

We are in the final stages of post production. Things like credits, subtitles, and output formats are all that is left. The picture and sound itself are finished. We will be starting a more aggressive marketing campaign and hopefully by this time next year. We will have distribution. To get a good distribution a indie film needs some basic elements. A good story, a great cast, amazing director,and most of all support from fans and friends like you. We need your help. Please take the time to read through what we have here then donate and or spread the word.

Dirty Step Upstage is coming!!!

Thanks all,

Bill Casale

We’ve announced our funding goals, check out the funding page for details and perks!

Calling all musicians! DIRTY STEP UPSTAGE, an independent feature about the music industry and the price of admission, is looking for all types of music for its soundtrack.

Do you have a song that you’d like to be in a feature film that will be shown at festivals worldwide? Here’s what to do:

FIRST: Check out www.DirtyStepUpstage.com. Have a look around to get the vibe.

SECOND: Go to ALM Talkies YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/almtalkies) to check out the DSU behind-the-scenes videos.

THIRD: Send us your song with a little about your band. Or just direct us to your MySpace page. ALM Talkies MySpace (www.myspace.com/almtalkies) or Girl in the Red Dress MySpace (www.myspace.com/girlinthereddress).

THE DEAL:
We will choose the most appropriate music for the movie’s soundtrack. We want ANY and ALL music genres. The winners will be placed in the soundtrack and be given credit on the IMDb and a copy of the DVD. They will be special guests at any event screenings in their area and may be invited to perform. Songs may get chosen for CD soundtrack release.

THEMES:
We need songs with themes of: fame, blackmail, betrayal, revenge, fetish, fantasy, reality, dreams, love, heartbreak, music, movies, desperation, determination, alienation, France, London, New York success, failure, murder, red, roses, spying, digital media, love triangles, ring (jewelry and phone), bells, engagement, marriage, divorce, mental illness, murder.

We also need many different kinds of instrumental tracks, from classical score arrangements (i.e. Jaws Theme) to electronic sound design and scary sound effects.

One song that will be featured throughout the film will be the villain’s theme. We are open to songs about domination, men vs. women, a fascination with the opposite sex, S&M, bondage. We are also considering surprising choices like “Hello Dolly” or Madonna’s “Holiday.”

DEADLINE: April 1. but get us your songs ASAP – we will be choosing them right from the very first submission.

Thank you very much,
Amber Moelter
Dirty Step Upstage Director/Producer

Glad to help out, to which looks to be, a very promising and exciting project. Can be listed as Tony Cooper. Thanks!

Thanks so much Paul, we aim to release the songs this summer – will keep you posted!