Milford-Based Film Company Shooting Movie In Tennessee This Summer
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MILFORD – Ace In The Hole Films of Milford announced its first film, a short titled “The Destination.” “The Destination” will shoot in early summer in Tennessee and will be released Nov. 8. The story follows Ash, a young boy who wakes up alone in an unfamiliar place. He hears the sound of his parents crying and sets off on a journey to find them. Ash meets people willing to help point him in the right direction, but he soon learns that his original goal was not his destination. “This is a very personal, emotional film for me to make,” said A.C. McCray, owner of Ace In The Hole Films and writer/director of “The Destination.” “I lost three people very important to me in 2011 – my son, father and grandmother – and writing this film was my way of dealing with those losses. I think it is not only a way to help me cope with my loss, but I hope it may help others deal with losses they may have had as well.” Playing the lead role of Ash is Chase Lemons. He is currently a high school student, and is an actor that has appeared in local commercials and films, such as the short “Billy and the Corpse.” Chase is joined by his father, Craig Lemons, who plays Bob. Craig is an accomplished actor, having appeared in national film and TV projects such as “Main Street Mysteries” for Investigation Discovery and the film “Elsewhere,” which stars Academy Award nominee Anna Kendrick. He has also appeared in several local film, TV and stage productions. Erin McCray plays the role of Jane in “The Destination.” Erin has been in a few local stage productions and has worked behind the scenes as well. She will serve as executive producer.Rounding out the cast as Jesus is Kris Underwood. Underwood is better known as the midday personality “Coyote” on Willie 103.5 FM in Warsaw, where he is also the production director. Behind the scenes, he serves as a location consultant for the film. Writer and director A.C. McCray has more than 15 years of experience. He has been an actor, producer, director and consultant for many local theater productions, and co-founded the Firehouse Theater, formerly located in Fort Wayne. He has acted in film, but this will be his first time behind the camera. Music will be composed by Thomas Eisenhour. Eisenhour is a musician who is currently attending Vincennes University. According to A.C. McCray, the film, “Offers hope to people who have lost someone they care about. Aside from paying tribute to those I loved and lost, if one person is touched by this film in some way, it will be even better.” For more information, visit the film’s Facebook page.
