Monthly Archives: July 2010

Above is a test photo from John Wee with the Canon 7D which we are filming “Where I Begin” on. He and Thomas have spent the past couple of weeks running around to locations and getting familiar with settings. The … Continue reading →

“Where I Begin” Director, Thomas Phillips, has agreed to lead two workshops for Yac at the Powerhouse this month for “anyone that has a strong desire to better their skill set when it comes to performing.” If you are just … Continue reading →

We are looking for extras for the film “Where I Begin” on Tuesday, August 17 and Thursday, August 26 in Oxford and Taylor. If you are interested in taking part, please e-mail us at whereibeginmovie@gmail.com with a headshot.

Things are moving along quickly this week with Thomas and Melanie in full pre-production mode. Many of the locations are now secured from Sardis to Oxford with several still being searched. Among them is a small condo or house for … Continue reading →

Have a spare room for 3 days or even 3 weeks? Than you can help take part in “Where I Begin” by adopting one of our actors or crew members for their time when they are in Oxford. Adopting families … Continue reading →

Melanie Addington, Mayor Alvis Dye, Thomas L. Phillips and Ms. Grace West outside Sardis City Hall. We are proud to announce that we will be filming some exterior scenes and one vital interior scene in Sardis, MS in Panola County. … Continue reading →

Faith Hill Autographed Poster Donated to Help Raise Funds for Where I Begin. An anonymous donor gave Yoknapatawpha Arts Council Executive Director Wayne Andrews this beautiful picture from the movie Pearl Harbor, autographed by Faith Hill in order to support … Continue reading →

It seems like a whirlwind but after only less than a week since our decision to film in Oxford, we have secured so many great locations and are ever closer to our funding. The community response has been tremendous and … Continue reading →

“Where I Begin” performed at the fundraiser Alice Walker and Rob Myers. The song was written by Jeramy Blackford and Troy Smith.