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Youth Filmmaking Group to Premiere debut Short Film

On Monday, November 25th, at 7 pm, Fountain of Youth Productions will be premiering it's debut short film, "Countdown", at the Walpole Public Library

Countdown is a 15-minute action/drama film created start to finish by kids and teens and was produced and directed by Sharon teens Audrey Larson (15) and Shay Martin (16). The movie was filmed last February in Sharon, MA. The film is about 13-year-old Skyler who, burdened with the responsibility of her four younger siblings, begins receiving mysterious phone calls threatening her family. Ultimately, she must race against time to save the people who matter most. The film stars Blackstone, MA resident Avery Markle, and the cast includes Sharon residents Maayan Ziv-Kreger, Kayla Schechter, and Leia Resnick. Other Sharon teens involved: Sarah Palatinsky as Associate Producer and Costume Designer, Channah Klapper as Assistant Director, Ness Burger as Production Designer, and Shoshana Warren as Production Assistant. 

All our invited to come support the hard work of the film's young cast and crew. A suggested donation of $3 per person will go toward providing opportunities for New England kids interested in filmmaking and acting. Light refreshments will be served. RSVPs appreciated: info@fountainofyouthproductions.com

Watch the film's trailer, or read more about the film on FYP's website

Fountain of Youth Productions (FYP) is a local youth filmmaking group founded by Sharon, MA teens Audrey Larson and Shay Martin. FYP's mission is to offer kids a chance to be a part of making a movie. This includes not only acting, but also scriptwriting, set design, lighting, sound, makeup, costumes, and more. 

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