Anyone can be a hero. Even after a horrific accident.
In My True Fairytale, the drama follows a group of people coping after a teenage girl goes missing after a terrible car accident.
The film stars Emma Kennedy, Bruce Davison, Joanna Cassidy, Darri Ingolfsson, BJ Mitchell, Morgan Lindholm, Mark Daugherty, Juliana Destefano, Arnold Chun, Taylor Cole, and Corin Nemic. D. Mitry wrote and directed the movie.
Here’s the official synopsis:
A terrific balance between the mysterious and hopeful, My True Fairytale follows Angie Goodwin, a 17-year-old who vanishes after a horrific accident in the close-knit town of Gardenland, Florida. As the police, her family, and friends search for her, she embarks on her own mysterious journey to “save the world” and fulfill her childhood fantasy of becoming…..a superhero. Angie discovers that she has incredible abilities and looks for ways to help everyone, as those around her deal with her disappearance.
The story based on D. Mitry’s personal story of losing his young daughter to a car accident that inspired the director to create a mystical and uplifting story about the power of love.
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LRM Online’s Gig Patta talked with actress Emma Kennedy and director D. Mitry about the film. We talked about the plot, the true story, and some behind-the-scenes moments.
Emma Kennedy had the love of performing started at the age of five when she joined her first competitive cheerleading team. Then in middle school, she refocused on acting thanks to her drama teachers. In 2016, she participated in the Nikki Pederson Los Angeles talent showcase and pursued her dream in acting. She appeared in films and television, including Sand Angels, Steps, Grown-ish, The Politician, The League of Legend Keepers: Shadows, and Dirty John.
Since 2016, D. Mitry made several short films that won numerous awards at international film festivals. His short Shade of Music was acquired by PBS, which ran from 2016-2018. My True Fairytale is his feature film directorial debut.
My True Fairytale is available On Demand today.
Watch the exclusive interview with Emma Kennedy and D. Mitry below. Let us know what you think.
Source: LRM Online Exclusive, Gravitas Ventures