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Katie and James are still at it in NYC looking to garner more attention for their film “Rid of Me”. Along the way they managed to find their way into a “Breaking Dawn” party. Check it out!
This week the film opens in Chicago so be sure to let all your Chicago friends know about the film. Here is information on showtimes and tickets in Chicago.
Katie and James also posted this video blog last week. Continue reading... ““Rid of Me” After Party Invades “Breaking Dawn” After Party in NYC”
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Do you want to know what it takes now for independent film makers to get the word out for their film? Check out this video. James Westby and Katie O’Grady have taken to the streets to promote their film “Rid of Me” and I can’t sing their praises enough for the effort they’ve put forth. The film screened earlier in the year at the Tribecca film festival and received overwhelmingly positive reveiws. From that they secured a distribution deal for the film through Phase 4 films. Continue reading... “Live (or previously recorded) from NYC it’s “Rid of Me”!!!!!”
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After a successful film festival run and after securing a distribution deal, the time is near for the theatrical debut of “Rid of Me” in New York City. The film debuts at Cinema Village in NYC on November 18. I spoke with Katie last week and she and James plan to be in New York prior to the debut to drum up even more support for the film. For all of you who are fans of their work, please be sure to follow the film as it arrives in theaters and spread the word! Continue reading... ““Rid of Me” trailer online as O’Grady and Westby ready for theatrical release”
“Rid of Me”, directed, written, and produced by James Westby and Produced by star Katie O’Grady has been acquired by Phase 4 films. The film has already had great success in several film festivals including the Tribeca Film Festival earlier in the year. As announced today in Deadline Hollywood the film will get a theatrical release through the deal. Phase 4 has a wide array of titles in it’s catalog most recently being Kevin Smith’s “Red State”. No details on the exact release date but the announcement referenced a fall date. Continue reading... “Local Film “Rid of Me” Secures Distribution with Phase 4”

Mississippi Studios Concert & Auction
Featuring Storm Large
benefiting
Rid of Me
a film by James Westby
and The Sexual Assault Resource Center
April 8TH, 2011
Performances By:
Storm Large, Grand Archives, Ohioan, Oracle, & Part Time Pony
This event will be the film’s kick-off to New York City, where it will premiere at the
Tribeca Film Festival in April.
VIP tickets include a 6 pm cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres with Storm Large, an intimate performance, swag bag (valued over $300), handcrafted chocolates, and reserved concert seating. |
Continue reading... “Concert and Event to Raise Money for Local Film on April 8”