Their new restaurant, Savor, is already generating buzz from The Food Network. “I don’t know if it has actually sunk in,” Kinkade said. “I’m just the kind of person who does one day at a time and see how it goes.”

They will soon appear on “The Opener.” It’s a show about people who are first time restaurant owners. The restaurant is still under construction and a lot of work needs to be done before the camera crews show up.

If all goes as planned camera crews for “The Opener” will arrive in about two weeks. Peak and Kinkade started working on the building almost a year and a half ago and have put in quite a bit of money. They are hoping for a soft opening in August with a grand opening to follow.

In addition to being among the first to see this film, which is drawing rave reviews from critics everywhere, guests at the screening can stay for a Q&A session following the presentation. Local talent directly involved with the creation of Winter’s Bone will be on-hand to answer audience questions. Confirmed is Shelley Waggener, who plays “Sonya.”

Tickets for the premiere and Q&A are available now at the box office and our website, www.wehrenberg.com at regular ticket price. Beginning Friday, Campbell 16 Cine will play Winter’s Bone with a full schedule.

Winter’s Bone follows 17-year-old Ree Dolly as she sets out to track down her father who put their house up for his bail bond, then disappeared. If her quest fails, her family will be turned out into the Ozark woods. Challenging her outlaw kin’s code of silence and risking her life, Ree hacks through the lies, evasions and threats offered by her relatives and pieces together the truth.

Not only will guests enjoy local scenes and talent, but the film has generated incredible buzz and accolades on its merits. The film won the Grand Jury Prize as the best film at Sundance, along with the Waldo Scott Screenwriting Award. Rottentomatoes.com, a website which compiles critic reviews across the nation, lists the film as earning 100% positive acclaim. Many reviews call for Oscar nods or refer to Winter’s Bone as the best film of 2010 so far.

Tickets for the Advance Screening of Winter’s Bone, Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 7:30 PM are expected to sell rapidly. Guests should visit Campbell 16 Cine, 4005 South Avenue, or www.wehrenberg.com quickly to avoid being shut out of this event celebrating Springfield’s amazing talent!

Wehrenberg Theatres operates 15 theatres in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota. Having celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2006, St. Louis-based Wehrenberg Theatres is the oldest family-owned and operated theatre circuit in the U.S. Ronald P. Krueger, 3rd Generation, Chairman and Co-CEO of Wehrenberg Theatres. Jim Hoffmeister, President and Co-CEO.

Debra Granik, Director with Chris Louzader, MFAS Board member

In an important, and in-depth story, Emily Baccum introduces us to two teen siblings who have blazed a positive path of their own, despite growing up with a meth-addicted mother in The Horrors of Growing Up in a Meth Home

The Springfield News-Leader also looked at the impact of Meth regionally, with Early look at Sundance winner

Proceeds from the Friday night showing — sponsored by Ozarks Community Hospital, the MSU Film Series with support from the Office of the Provost, the College of Arts and Letters, and the Department of Media, Journalism and Film — will be split between the Missouri Film Alliance of Springfield and the Community Partnership of the Ozarks.

Melissa Haddow, executive director of communications for CPO, sees the film as an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about children like Ree Dolly.

Community Partnership’s share of the Friday night proceeds will help support its mandated reporter training in Greene County — a vital link in seeing that children from meth homes are identified and get the help they need.

KSPR Closeup: Winter’s Bone Director, Debra Granik
Story Created: May 18, 2010 at 11:41 AM CDT
It was shot in the Ozarks and went on to win the top prize at Sundance. Winter’s Bone made its Ozarks premier last week. Before the big showing, the film’s director, Debra Granik stopped by KSPR to talk about the screening and how it would help cases similar to the one portrayed in the movie.

Related stories from February include KSPR Closeup: Creative Actors Workshop Helps Local Actors Land Roles in “Winter’s Bone” as well as KSPR Closeup: “Winter’s Bone” Lead Actress Explains Experience Shooting Award-winning Film

New Webzine, TAGsgf.com also provided extensive coverage including the following three stories

Winter’s Bone: Q&A with cast, crew and more which includes audio of the entire post-screening discussion with Director Debra Granik and the local cast and crew who participated in the film’s creation

Winter’s Bone: Q&A with actress Lauren Sweetser that includes the following interview with the new Missouri State graduate (literally hours before the screening)

Winter’s Bone screening: The music West Plains native Marideth Sisco — who makes a cameo in the film — and her band performed first, eventually giving way for Dirt Road Delight, an Appalachian Soul band with local ties. There are video snippets of each performance available by clicking on the link.

Send me a link if you have other stories related to Winter’s Bone premiere in the Ozarks. Solson at missourifilm.org

Director/Screenwriter Debra Granik (standing) and Exec Producer Jonathan Scheuer (seated, in cap) with sell out crowd

The photos are from the event, the song is “Palm of My Hand” by Dirt Road Delight Band, from the Winter’s Bone soundtrack.

The Gillioz had a very large audience in attendance and were treated to a full production Thursday evening with Jeff Clinkenbeard joined on stage by Ms Prater acting as emcees. Moving with well-practiced ease, the event matched the quality of the films that were recognized.

Best Art Direction – Color Theory, from Mark Leicht and Meganne Rosen O’Neal of Pi Films
Best Sound – Squad 84, from Andrew Donohue and Gabriel Mays of 84OTAS
Best Cinematography – Fear Itself, from Scott Bradley and Christine Schwader of Circles of Confusion (and Pulse Studios)
Best Song or Music – Love & Allergies, by Grant Hendrickson, Todd Gummerman and Sarah Reule
Best Female Performance – Dylan Bradley, in Fear Itself (Scott Bradley’s six year old daughter!)
Best Movie Poster – Game 5, by Jeffrey Johnson of Green Circle Productions (and OTC EMP program)
Best Editing – Scott Bradley and Christine Schwader, for Fear Itself
Audience Favorite – Color Theory by Heather Slater, Producer (see Art Direction above)
Best Male Performance – Jon Adams, in The Love Dilemma from Innocent Bystander Productions
Best Screenplay – Matthew Stowe for The Maiden Voyage of August Juncture’s Incredible Time Machine, from Boca Inc.
Best Direction – Brandon Goodwin and Nate Black, for Love & Allergies, from The Bill Paxton Assassins
Best Use of the Inspiration Package/Best Film – Fear Itself, by Scott Bradley and Angela Garrison

The theme was Your Missouri State Experience. Student judging took place during the May Day events on campus the same day.

The overall winner is a familiar name – Brook Linder, last seen here with his Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin music video. His winning video offered a humorous take on Canceled Classes, featuring his regular collaborator Matt Stowe.

You can see the other films on the Missouri State Bookstore’s Youtube Channel.

Tickets can be purchased for the May 14th screening in Springfield at Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, the JQH Arena, or the Plaster Student Union ticket offices. Tickets can also be purchased by telephone or on the internet through MSU TIX (http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=3371&schedule=list).

Box office proceeds will be donated to the Missouri Film Alliance of Springfield, and a local Methamphetamine Recovery Program under the umbrella of the Community Foundation of the Ozark. The film screening is sponsored by Missouri State University and Ozarks Community Hospital.

UPDATE – the trailer is available on Youtube now

As can be seen from the included clip, the odds are also good you’ll be treated to some wonderfully creative films as a result. This is one of the winners from last year

The story of a girl dreaming of flight. After many failed attempts, she realizes that the power to achieve her dream was with in her grasp all along. (Made as part of SATO48 – 2009)

Check out the SATO48 Youtube Channel for more filmmaking goodness.

The film is receiving rave reviews on the Film Festival circuit and will make it’s Missouri premiere in Kansas City later this month before coming to Springfield for a benefit screening. The Producers have designated the Missouri Film Alliance (that’s us, yeah!) and a regional Methadone Recovery Clinic as beneficiaries of the box office proceeds. Your attendance will thus support independent filmmaking in the region.

SCREENING INFO: “Winter’s Bone”, Springfield Premiere
When: Friday, May 14th from 7-10 p.m.
Where: Missouri State University in the Plaster Student Union Theatre
Movie Info: Drama, rated R for some drug material, language and violent content
Running time: 100 minutes
Distributed by: Roadside Attractions

Program: Two local musical groups who are featured in the film, Marideth Sisco’s band and White River Music Company, will play at 7 p.m. The film will screen at 8 p.m. There will be a short interview and question/answer session with the film director, Debora Granik, following the screening.

Costs: $15 general admission, $10 for college students with i.d.’s.

Ticket Info: Tickets will go on sale through MSU TIX starting April 19th. Tickets can be purchased or picked up at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, the JQH Arena, or the Plaster Student Union ticket offices. Tickets can also be purchased by telephone or on the internet through MSU TIX – http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=3371&schedule=list

SPONSORS: The event is being sponsored by the Missouri State University Film Series with support from the Office of the Provost, the College of Arts and Letters, and the Department of Media, Journalism and Film.

Parking: public parking will be available in the Park & Ride garage near the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, in Lot 14 located on the southwest corner of Grand and National, or in Lot 13 located off National and Monroe will also be open.

PROCEEDS: Box office proceeds will be donated to the Missouri Film Alliance of Springfield, and a local Methamphetamine Recovery Program.

Check out the Winter’s Bone Production Page on our website that includes the complete list of Crew and Actors who participated in the making of the film.

Synopsis: 17 year-old Ree Dolly (Jennifer Lawrence) sets out to track down her father, who put their house up for his bail bond and then disappeared. If she fails, Ree and her family will be turned out into the Ozark woods. Challenging her outlaw kin’s code of silence and risking her life, Ree hacks through the lies, evasions and threats offered up by her relatives and begins to piece together the truth.

SUMMER OF THE SPY
The story centers around a young boy who escapes the routines of life by dreaming of being a spy. He is dropped off at one of his relative’s houses where he investigates into her character and eventually comes across a plot altering twist.

You can become of Fan of the film on their Facebook page.

Screenplay By:Mike Rogers
Directed By:Jennifer Silvey
Produced By:Mike Rogers, Matt Schiereck, Chad Statler
Cinematographer: Ashley Moore
Editor: Andrew Heilman
Second Unit, Gaffer, Steadicam: Jayson Wilkins
Production Design: Heidi Diederich
Costume Design: Kelly Johnson