Innovatory Productions presents Hope Actually, an independent film based on true stories of real people and their struggle to find hope when life gets messy.
Cincinnati, Ohio – Innovatory Productions will host the premiere of “Hope Actually” on March 19th at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. ET at RJ Cinema.
View Event & Get Tickets: https://rjcinema.com/hope-actually
“Hope Actually,” based on true stories, is the story of friends trying to find hope and healing during a time meant to be inspired and filled with joy. The film is centered around a young couple’s wedding and the interwoven real-life stories of their friends and family. What was meant to be a celebration of nuptials was actually a celebration of hope.
Joe Porter, Director and Producer, has a passion for giving people opportunities to grow and act as a conduit to develop their creative dreams. Porter was inspired to create a new, fully inclusive film that required over 100 people and production logistics- with almost zero funding. While many big-budget films have been produced in Cincinnati, most actors and crew, if fortunate enough, get a background extra role or are used as a production assistant. This inclusive film experience was a process that enabled as many people as possible to have a chance at a speaking role and to learn every aspect of the filmmaking process. Porter’s vision was to create an experience where every person involved in making the film would experience community. “That lives would be positively impacted. That through encouragement and empowerment, people would be given future opportunities and embrace their creative spirit like never before.”
Hope Actually was filmed in the wake of COVID19, which introduced worries and challenges previously not experienced. Yet week after week of filming, hope and excitement filled the set. Through stories of hardship shared around the craft services tables, connections were made. Skills were honed, and new perspectives were shared. Porter says, “I had the privilege to witness hope in action and to be given a gift of personal growth. I was able to grow and learn hugely, not because of my dream, but because of the beautiful people all around me.”
Innovatory has been creating films and offering photography services in the Cincinnati area since 2009. To learn more about their upcoming projects, visit innovatoryphotography.com.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Innovatory Productions
Joe Porter 513-335-6044
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