Reading FilmFEST
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Global Music Awards
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Bare Bones International Music & Film Festival
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Love Wins International Film Festival
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IFS, Independent Filmmakers Showcase, LA Film Festival
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Las Vegas International Film/Screenplay Festival
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Las Vegas International Film/Screenplay Festival
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Moondance International Film Festival
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Evolution International Film & Screenwriting Competition
Set mostly in the 1940s, “Love Is Afoot!” is a musical romantic comedy about two love-struck sweethearts and their struggle to be together. The story chronicles the life and times of Joe Smoot-Nibley and his journey for acceptance and quest to find his “sole-mate.”
Joe’s a hopeless romantic, in love with the girl of his dreams and more specifically, her feet! That girl is Rose Marie Pedals, and she loves, adores, and understands Joes’ desires because she’s got a “thing” for feet herself.
But because it’s labeled a forbidden love by society and because they’re from different socio-economic classes, they’re pulled apart again and again. It’s through sage love advice from a magical Italian shoe cobbler and through song and dance, that they learn about the importance of acceptance, love and staying true to oneself.
“Love Is Afoot!” offers something different. Foot and shoe love are used as a metaphor for anyone who’s ever felt different or been discriminated against and we illustrate this sentiment in the most outrageous way possible. Plus, by setting the story in the 1940s, it not only heighten the tension but it allows us to play with some taboos in the silliest way possible.
“Love Is Afoot!” pays loving tribute to Golden Era of musicals of 1940s and 1950s, so all the music of the musical is Big Band, Swing and hot Jazz. Through the incredible talents of Perry Sachs (SNL/Happy Madison), Tim Davis (Glee/Boy Band) and the legendary jazz musician Kevin Guillaume, the “Love Is Afoot!” soundtrack contains 13 songs & 5 instrumentals. Over 60 minutes of music!
With an unparalleled level of stress, anger and fear in the country and the world right now, people need an escape hatch. They need a reminder on how to love one another and mostly they need to laugh again. Given the funny escapism that “Love Is Afoot!” offers, it’s the perfect ‘feel-good’ antidote for these troubled times.
“While our irreverent comedy may be the yoke that steers “Love Is Afoot!,” music is the engine that makes it fly!”
-P. Sachs
(In order of appearance in the musical)
Learn more about the the music ! Hover over the song and click the “LINK” symbol not the magnifying glass
Michael LaFata brings his unique life experience to Love Is Afoot! With a financial investment and business background as well as a passionate involvement in the world of creative arts, Michael has been able to weave both disciplines, improbably though successfully, allowing for left brain/right brain harmony. READ MORE
Perry came to Los Angeles from Washington D.C. in 1994. With his razor-sharp wit, gregarious personality and penchant for off-color subjects, he found his home away from home at the Groundling Theater and Acme Comedy Theater. While in the midst of his comedic training, Perry, and three of his closest friends, founded the sketch group The Joke Pimps. READ MORE
Interested in hearing Tim Davis? Chances are, you already have. Tim Davis has worked on over 100 feature films and television shows, including The Lion King, Beauty and The Beast, Indiana Jones, the entire 6 seasons on Fox’s hit series Glee, The Goldbergs, American Horror Story, American Idol, The Oscars, and more. In fact, it’s hard to escape Davis’s musical mark. READ MORE
Kevin Guillaume was born into show business! As the son of two-time Emmy & Grammy winning actor Robert Guillaume, he was introduced to the business at an early age. His first job in the business was at 9 years old in “Porgy & Bess” in Israel. It was one of those old State Dept. Tours. They visited Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, Jafa… and it was MAGICAL!!!!! READ MORE
Santo D. Marabella, MBA, DSW, The Practical Prof®, 2018 Reading Eagle Entertainment Newsmaker of the Year, is an author, playwright, filmmaker, speaker and educator who creates, produces and distributes “edu-tainment that makes a difference”. He is author of two books: “The Lessons of Caring,” (2018) and, “The Practical Prof: Simple Lessons for Anyone Who Works,” (2014), READ MORE
My dear friends, we are about one week out from releasing 5 NEWLY remixed songs by our Music Producer, Tim Davis. We will unveil – Living The Dream This Place Stinks! Up My Alley In Step Plus Two With Love Is Afoot, Waiting For That Other Shoe To Drop and Special Someone already finished. We are […]
Masters of the Horn – check out the pix
Hello foot, shoe and indie movie lovers and everyone in-between, We are remixing 5 songs from the LIA! Soundtrack orchestrated by our Music Producer, Tim Davis. Stay tuned!!!
Will a musical take the top prize? ummm, yes, yes it will. OK we’re biased 😛
Can’t you feel it? Love is afoot!
Folks, we are gearing up for our recoding sessions in OC later this month with the assist from Tim and his team. Keep your toes crossed! The LIA! Soundtrack is being birthed!
Our timing is perfect… http://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/15/movies/live-action-musicals-la-la-land.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share
Foot love is real people! Check it out… https://www.rebelcircus.com/blog/celebrities-foot-fetishes/
The flood gates are now wide open…. http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2017/01/12/no_one_in_hollywood_wanted_to_make_la_la_land.html
See for yourself… http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-week/g8079/spring-2017-shoe-trends/
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