Story of Luke director to attend Shadows of the Mind

Shadows of the Mind Film Festival has just released the first preliminary schedule of its 2013 films and events.

Festival organizers anticipate that tickets will be available starting Thursday, February 14 at the Community Box Office in the Station Mall.

Festival highlights thus far include the opening night gala at The Gallery in Sault College on February 27 featuring a screening of the film Robot and Frank at 8 p.m., and a screening of The Story of Luke on March 3 at 9:45 a.m. at Galaxy Cinemas in the Station Mall.

Starring Cary Elwes, Seth Green and Lou Taylor Pucci, writer/ director Alonso Mayo filmed The Story of Luke in Sault Ste. Marie during the summer of 2011 and will be present for a Q and A session following the Shadows screening.

Extremely popular as it made its way through the global film festival circuit, The Story of Luke has won a number of awards, including Best Film, San Diego Film Festival; American Indie Audience Award, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival; Audience Award, Bahamas International Film Festival; Best Film, Best Actor (Lou Taylor Pucci), Best Director and Best Trailer, Irvine International Film Festival; and People's Choice Award for Best Film, Saint Augustine Film Festival.

In addition to Shadows of the Mind, The Story of Luke is currently schedule to screen at a number of other film festivals in the coming months in San Francisco, Denver, Green Bay, Byron Bay (Australia), San Luis Obispo (California), Omaha (New England), and Phoenix.

For more information about the Shadows of the Mind Film Festival, visit the website or call 705-759-0458 ext. 242.