Digital Playground has announced that director and company co-owner Joone’s R-rated version of its 2005 release Pirates has sold out its showing at the Great Lakes Film Festival (GLFF).
Steven M. Opsanic, festival director of the GLFF said, "We are thrilled to have been able to screen Pirates and honored to have Joone as a guest to present it.
“GLFF was founded on the goal of presenting the work of truly independent filmmakers who consistently prove that creative, cutting edge work can be done outside of the Hollywood system, and that given an alternative choice, the audience enjoys the opportunity to experience something new,” Opsanic continued.
“In my opinion, no one personifies this independent spirit like Joone, who with Pirates, has raised the bar for all filmmakers. And the capacity crowd on a Wednesday night proves that the audience agrees.
“The effort and support that Digital Playground and star Jesse Jane put into standing behind this film, leaves no doubt that good films can be successful regardless of the genre.
“We were honored to be a part of the success of their film."
“The experience was remarkable,” said Joone. “It has been an honor to be among so many independent filmmakers and artists and to have their wholehearted support for my craft.”
The Great Lakes Film Association (GLFA) showcases new independent films and by awarding filmmakers. The film festival has showcased over 250 films over the past four years including numerous films that have been aired on HBO, PBS, and the Sundance channel. This year's event kicks off with two short narrative shorts, followed by Digital Playground's Pirates. Following the showing, Joone, and lead actress, Jesse Jane participated in an hour-plus meet and greet and formal Q & A forum with over 250 members of the association. A Pirates after party, attended by Joone and Jane, followed.
The festival will continue through Sunday, featuring narrative shorts and films, documentaries, animated and experimental productions, as well as contributions in the horror and spiritual genres.
Shot on location in California and off the coast of Florida by Digital Playground and Adam & Eve, Pirates was released as an adult feature in September of 2005. It stars Jesse Jane, Carmen Luvana, Janine, Teagan Presley, Devon, Austyn Moore and Jenaveve Jolie. The title earned several AVN Awards, including nods for Best Video, Best DVD, and Best High Definition Production, plus Best Director, Video, as well as three acting awards and four others.
In May, a version of Pirates received an R-rating in May from the Motion Picture Association of America for worldwide distribution.
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