Richmond, KY April 10, 2009: ZP International Motion Pictures are proud to announce that their latest feature, HELL-EPHONE will have its World Premiere in Richmond, KY on May 16.
The red-carpet gala event will be held in conjunction with the First Annual World Independent Film Expo at the University Theater in Richmond May 15-17, 2009.
HELL-EPHONE is the seventh feature film from the powerhouse Production Company and director George Bonilla. Bonilla was named Kentucky Filmmaker of the Year in 2008.
The intriguing story of a phone prank gone wrong and a serial killer apparently back from the dead was filmed in and around the greater Lexington, KY area. ZP International saw it only fitting to hold the premiere right here in Richmond.
The highly anticipated film starts Friday the 13th’s original Jason, Ari Lehman, as well as Billy Blackwell, Michael Shouse, Katie Stanley, Frank Santoroski, Jason Crowe and Tony Armstrong. The film features centerfold models Alex Del Monacco and Melissa Wolf and film icons Daniel Emery Taylor, John Dugan, and Jim O’Rear.
“HELL-EPHONE is the culmination of a lot of hard work by an incredible group of creative people,” said George Bonilla, “the finished product is fantastic, wait until you see it! Post production has been grueling, yet wonderfully rewarding. The film screened with very positive feedback from test audiences, and I’m ready for the world to see this film.”
The World Independent Film Expo (WIFE) is a celebration of Independent Film that will take place at two locations in Richmond, KY. The first-year show will feature seminars, premieres and film screenings along with a juried film competition.
The guest list includes actors Daniel Emery Taylor, Jim O’ Rear, Billy Blackwell and ; artists Joel Robinson and Billy Tackett; Musicians Eric Sommer and Battery; Martial Arts Expert David Fultz; Directors George Bonilla, Mark Poole, Cherokee Hall, and Jerry Williams; Reality TV stars David and Mary Conley, and Professional Wrestler Mr. Teriffic.
Free shuttle service between the seminar hall and theater will be provided by Foothills Transportation. Tickets are available at www.worldindependentfilmexpo.com
ZP International Motion Picture Productions are the creators of the award-winning feature THE EDISON DEATH MACHINE, as well as THE KANE CHRONICLES, MONSTROSITY, and DANCE WITH A VAMPIRE. More information and trailers are available at www.zpmovies.com
Media Contact for ZP International
Frank Santoroski edisondeathmachine@roadrunner.com
Media Contact for WIFE
Anthony Hudson anthony@richmondlifemagazine.com