Amazon Falls

Amazon Falls is a 2010 Canadian drama film directed by Katrin Bowen.[1] The film stars April Telek as Jana, a faded B-movie actress.[2] The story was based in part on Bowen's own experience as an aspiring actress, as well as by the shooting death of B-movie actress Lana Clarkson in 2003.[3]

Amazon Falls
Film poster
Directed byKatrin Bowen
Produced byKatrin Bowen
Written byCurry Hitchborn
StarringApril Telek
William B. Davis
Anna Mae Routledge
Zak Santiago
Music byStep Carruthers
CinematographyCliff Hokanson
Edited byFranco Pante
Release date
  • September 11, 2010 (2010-09-11) (TIFF)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

The cast also includes Anna Mae Routledge, Zak Santiago, William B. Davis, Gabrielle Rose, Tom Braidwood and Benjamin Ratner.

The film premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival.[4]

The film received a Genie Award nomination for Best Makeup (Amber Makar) at the 32nd Genie Awards in 2011.

References

  1. "The hard times of a B-movie star". Toronto Star, March 18, 2011.
  2. "The bad side of Hollywood". The Globe and Mail, March 18, 2011.
  3. "Of passion, B movies and a blond; changing roles". The Province, July 12, 2009.
  4. "In the spotlight: Katrin Bowen showcases 'Amazon Falls' at the Toronto film fest". Canadian Press, September 11, 2010.


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