Will to Power Film Debut

Recently, the The School of Communication Arts hosted a film debut screening of Will to Power. The film stars some Hollywood familiars such as David Rountree (xXx: State of the Union), Kiko Ellsworth (Heroes: Going Postal), Jerry Mathers (Leave it to Beaver), Jonathan Breck (Jeepers Creepers 1 & 2, W.) and Kathy Lamkin (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, No Country for Old Men).

A little excerpt about the movie:

“Will to Power’s” story is a psychological thriller of intrigue, betrayal and dark ambition set in North Carolina. Demers comments, “No one under 18 years of age will be allowed into the theatre without their parent in attendance.” Further Demers adds, “You will need to see “Will to Power” as it addresses some very social issues, with dark elements. And points what can happen with the abuse of drugs and alcohol among college age students." David Rountree, states, “I wanted my first script and my first directorial debut to be in North Carolina. Great talent in front of and behind the camera. With all the locations this is a great state to make a movie.”

With this film's completion, it adds another film under North Carolina's belt. Not many people know, but North Carolina has been at the number 3 spot of annual films produced in the state out of the whole country for the past twenty years. With notable films such as Junebug, 28 Days, Hannibal, Nights in Rodanthe, The Last of the Mohicans, Patch Adams, Hounddog, Idlewild, Leatherheads, Cabin Fever 1 & 2, and of course Bull Durham, its no real surprise that North Carolina has stayed at the top of the list.

In recent times, North Carolina has been gaining on NY's film productions and has even surpassed their annual total. Its no surprise though, with such vast filming locations such as the beach, the mountains, the city, and the countryside. If that isn't a big enough reason why people bring their films to North Carolina, then maybe its the incentives that the state offers to productions.