Amazon Falls

Amazon Falls
Film poster
Directed by	Katrin Bowen
Written by	Curry Hitchborn
Produced by	Katrin Bowen
Starring	April Telek William B. Davis Anna Mae Routledge Zak Santiago
Cinematography	Cliff Hokanson
Edited by	Franco Pante
Music by	Step Carruthers
Release date	September 11, 2010 (2010-09-11)(TIFF)
Running time	90 minutes
Country	Canada
Language	English

Amazon Falls is a 2010 Canadian drama film directed by Katrin Bowen. ^[1] The film stars April Telek as Jana, a faded B-movie actress. ^[2] The story was based in part on Bowen's own experience as an aspiring actress, as well as by the shooting death of B-movie actress Lana Clarkson in 2003. ^[3]

The cast also includes Anna Mae Routledge, Zak Santiago, William B. Davis, Gabrielle Rose, Tom Braidwood and Benjamin Ratner.

The film premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival. ^[4]

The film received a Genie Award nomination for Best Makeup (Amber Makar) at the 32nd Genie Awards in 2011.

References

1. "The hard times of a B-movie star". Toronto Star , March 18, 2011.
2. "The bad side of Hollywood". The Globe and Mail , March 18, 2011.
3. "Of passion, B movies and a blond; changing roles". The Province , July 12, 2009.
4. "In the spotlight: Katrin Bowen showcases 'Amazon Falls' at the Toronto film fest". Canadian Press, September 11, 2010.

External links

• Amazon Falls at IMDb