{"id":130909,"date":"2024-04-14T04:20:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-14T08:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/v2fr5er78d.funnewsdaily.com\/movies\/short-film-the-last-butterflies-to-wow-audience-at-kansas-city-film-festival-international\/"},"modified":"2024-04-14T04:20:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-14T08:20:02","slug":"short-film-the-last-butterflies-to-wow-audience-at-kansas-city-film-festival-international","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/v2fr5er78d.funnewsdaily.com\/movies\/short-film-the-last-butterflies-to-wow-audience-at-kansas-city-film-festival-international\/","title":{"rendered":"Short Film \u2018The Last Butterflies\u2019 to Wow Audience at Kansas City Film Festival International"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Behind the scenes at the filming of The Last Butterflies in Mildred, Kansas. Pictured: Herb Jackson Jr, Whitney Wegman-Wood, Cooper Andrews and Adam Boyer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The eagerly anticipated short film \u2018The Last Butterflies\u2019 is set to captivate audiences at the prestigious Kansas City Film Festival International.<\/i><\/p>\n \u2014 Herb Jackson Jr.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2024 \/EINPresswire.com<\/a>\/ — Shot primarily in Kansas and Missouri the film will show on Saturday April 13th at 3:15PM, Ward Parkway Theatre 1<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kansas City Film Festival International has been a beacon for filmmakers and cinephiles alike for over two decades, showcasing diverse cinematic voices from Kansas City and beyond. <\/p>\n \u2018The Last Butterflies\u2019 delves into the harrowing tale of a small family grappling with environmental catastrophe and the agonizing decisions it entails. Written by and starring Whitney Wegman-Wood, with Herb Jackson Jr serving as associate producer, and directed by Patrick Rea, the film is a poignant exploration of human resilience in the face of adversity.<\/p>\n Herb Jackson Jr, associate producer, and actor in the film, says, \u201cI was very happy when I received word that ‘The Last Butterflies’ was selected at the Kansas City Film Festival, as we shot the film in Kansas so it means a lot to many of the cast and crew as they are from the KC area. I had an amazing time during shooting and was appreciative of all the local support we received from the folks in Mildred. I’m hoping a few can make it up to Kansas City to see the finished product.\u201d<\/p>\n Whitney Wegman-Wood adds, \u201cTo date, this film is the thing I am most proud of in my career. I put so much of myself into it; my fears, my tenacity, my blood, sweat, and tears. <\/p>\n \u201cI had an old professor when I was training in theater who always said, ‘Leave it all on the stage.’ I feel like with ‘The Last Butterflies’ I left it all on the screen. I have completely laid bare my vulnerabilities as a writer, an actor, and as a human being. It took me many years since my early training to get to a place where I could open my heart like this, but it is an achievement I am deeply proud of.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2018The Last Butterflies\u2019 revolves around a family led by a brilliant NASA scientist, portrayed by Cooper Andrews, facing the escalating crisis of ecological collapse and societal upheaval. Alongside Whitney Wegman-Wood as his wife and Ivy Hickman as their young daughter, the family confronts the dilemma of staying in a disintegrating society or embarking on a treacherous trek into the Canadian wilderness in search of refuge \u2013 a difficult journey that will test their resilience, and the strength of their familial bonds.<\/p>\n To find out more about Herb Jackson Jr. and the projects he\u2019s currently working on, visit https:\/\/www.herbjacksonjr.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n About<\/p>\n Herb Jackson Jr. is an actor and producer known for \u2018Angel Fleet\u2019 and \u2018The Last Butterflies\u2019.<\/p>\n Along with appearing in short films, Herb has been a featured host on Popfuzion TV\u2019s \u2018All Things Trending\u2019 segment.<\/p>\n He is an accomplished pilot who holds multiple aircraft type ratings with over 17,000 hours flying experience.<\/p>\n Rebecca Appleton
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