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Win Tickets to Premiere of No Postage Necessary Movie Filmed in Plant City premieres June 28 at The Tampa Theatre BY CHERYL JOHNSTON
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ant to win tickets for the Florida premiere of No Postage Necessary on June 28, 2018, the film starring George Blagden and our own Charleene Closshey? Read on. George Blagden (VIKINGS, VERSAILLES) stars in the dramatic comedy about Sam, a luckless computer hacker who falls for Josie, a pretty war widow, played by Closshey (AN EVERGREEN CHRISTMAS). Joined by Robbie Kay (ONCE UPON A TIME), Michael Beach (THIRD WATCH) and Raymond J. Barry (JUSTIFIED), the film is about Love, Letters, and Computer Hackers with a splash of Bitcoin intrigue. To the benefit of our local economy and Closshey’s hometown, the film was shot on location at many popular sites around Plant City. And, excitingly for us, the Florida Red Carpet Premiere is at the iconic Tampa Theatre at 711 N. Franklin Street in downtown Tampa. If you haven’t been to the Tampa Theatre lately, you are in for a very special evening on Thursday, June 28. Attire is Red Carpet Cocktail and the schedule includes: • 5:30 pm - VIP Reception + Cast/ Celebrity Red Carpet Arrivals • 6:30 pm - Doors Open for the General Public • 7:15 pm - Film Screening. Q&A w/Cast & Creatives Immediately Following The award-winning theatre with marble floors and staircase is known also for the organ that lifts up from underneath the stage and the nightsky twinkling star effects on the ceiling. It’s the perfect venue for a perfect date night or family outing. And, much of the Cast and Crew will be in attendance! No Postage Necessary continues
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to garner attention for Plant City as the first-ever feature film to release on the blockchain and available for purchase using cryptocurrency, receiving recent coverage in The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter among others. Directed by Jeremy Culver, No Postage Necessary was produced by Culver together with Charleene Closshey of Two Roads Picture Co. Closshey also composed the film's score. She and the femaleled producing team recognized the opportunities around the film’s title immediately. “Jeremy’s script is relevant and timely,” Closshey explained. "Although it makes light of a misguided cyber genius who can hack a multi-billion dollar corporation within minutes, these types of technological advancements are becoming a normal part of everyday life for society as a whole." Winning FREE Tickets to the Red Carpet Premiere is easy! Snap a selfie to win 4 Tickets to the Tampa Premiere! Simply snap a pic of yourself -- and whoever wants to join -- holding a copy of FOCUS Magazine at one of these local film locations: • Twistee Treat • The Corner Store • Amazing Autos • Krazy Kup • Stingray Chevrolet • Winn Dixie • Outback Post your pic on Instagram, tagging @FocusMagazine and @NoPostageFilm with #NoPostageFilm. Remember: great captions increase your chance of winning! Next, email your photo and list names of those pictured to
editorial@floydpublications.com so Focus Magazine can share on social media. Winners will be announced in the June 15 issue. Tickets are available at the Customer Service Counter in Plant City’s Winn Dixie and at Stingray Chevrolet. For VIP Tickets, which include walking the red carpet and a Cast Meet & Greet Reception, contact Executive Producer Dr. Jennifer Closshey for details at jennifer@
tworoadspictureco.com Sign up to receive exclusive NPN updates at www.NoPostageFilm. com. And, follow/share the buzz on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for early access to a behind the scenes look at the making of YOUR film! Every click, view, and ticket purchase helps Plant City shine on the big screen! Don’t miss this chance to be part of Plant City’s history. Come see Plant City in the movies!