Appendix

Reviews
"Stunning and brilliant!!"
Mary-Charlotte Domandi, National Public Radio
'Em' makes a haunting debut
by John Hartl, The Seattle Times
One of the spookiest and most intimate films in the festival,
writer-director Tony Barbieri's "Em" has its world premiere at 6:30
p.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Harvard Exit. In this 21st Century
variation on Hitchcock's "Vertigo," Nathan Wetherington gives a
riveting performance as a dazed Everyman who falls for a woman who
becomes a ghostly presence in his life. Barbieri, who won the
festival's New American Cinema award for "The Magic of Marciano" eight
years ago, suggests a Bergman-like ability to use his actors' faces to
suggest shifting emotions.

Links
www.emfilm.blogspot.com
www.floridafilmfestival.com

Cover Letter

Jonathan Heuslein
124 Monarch Circle #7
Fern Park, FL 32730






March 18, 2009

Florida Film Festival

Dear Mr.

As you are certainly aware, the Florida Film Festival is fast approaching. I am writing you to request your help. I would be thrilled if you would publish a story about the film making its East Coast premier at the festival, "EM".

"EM" is an award-winning film, winning awards such as The Criterion Collection/Wallflower Press International Inspiration Award on December 6th, 2008 and The New American Cinema Grand Jury Prize at its debut at the Seattle International Film Festival.

"EM" is a very touching love story about a man and woman who encounter an obstacle in their relationship that may be too large to overcome. It is not melodramatic or theatrical, but a very subtle artistic film, the type of art film that does not always make its way into theaters in Orlando. It is a fresh experience that I believe many people in Orlando would love to experience.

I would like to give you a call and discuss the film further. I am enclosing a press kit put together by the film's producer, Jim Jermanok.

Sincerely,

Jonathan Heuslein

Press Release

For Immediate Release Contact: Jonathan Heuslein
March 13, 2009 (407) 340-6574


FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL FICTION COMPETITION FEATURE
EM EXPLORES MATURE RELATIONSHIPS
Orlando, FL – Tony Barbieri's third film, EM, has its East Coast Premiere at the Florida Film Festival on March 28, 2009 and April 3, 2009 at the Regal Winter Park 20 and the Enzian theater. General admission per film is $10.
Josh Weathers is an aimless young man in his twenties who is looking for more out of life. Enter Amanda "Em" Helms, a vivacious and spirited young woman who lives life to the fullest. Instinctive mutual attraction brings them together and soon blossoms into a rich romance. But when the two decide to start a new life together, secrets from the past emerge.
Director Toni Barbieri's own relationship with a close friend suffering from bipolar disorder inspired him to write Em. His desire is to contrast the reality of the disorder with the traditionally-portrayed assumptions of films and television, filled with violent mood swings and outbursts.

EM
 www.emfilm.blogspot.com
Jonathan Heuslein
124 Monarch Circle #7
Fern Park, FL 32730

# # #


Fliers
Flier art is on the blog at www.emflim.blogspot.com