LOST ON A MOUNTAIN IN MAINE FROM PRODUCER SYLVESTER STALLONE,
SET TO PREMIERE ON NOVEMBER 1
On November 1, 2024, Lost On A Mountain In Maine will have its theatrical premiere nationwide, including at the NCG Cinema in Kingston.
Ticket info for Lost On A Mountain In Maine is online at www.tinyurl.com/ncgloamim
The movie and the book of the same name, follows a 12 year old kid who gets separated from his family while hiking Mount Katahdin in 1939. Lost in the wilderness, he crosses nearly 100 miles over 8 days while his family desperately mounts an effort to find him.
The film was produced by Sylvester Stallone and his company Balboa Productions. Production took place in uly and August of 2022 primarily in the Mid Hudson Valley, including Elka Park, Gardiner, High Falls, Kingston, New Paltz, Phoenicia, Red Hook, Rosendale, Saugerties, and Stone Ridge.
The Hudson Valley Film Commission got involved early on recommending locations, trained professional crews and talent including hundreds of background extras.
“Producer Ryan Cook reached out early to introduce us to the initial location scout Dave Dorn,” remembers Hudson Valley Film Commission executive director Laurent Rejto. “Top on our list of recommendations were the Mohonk Preserve, a private property in Rosendale, miscellaneous cabins, the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, and SPAF in Saugerties.”
“Amazingly helpful,” wrote Dorn. Thanks again for a great spring & summer shoot. I look forward to filming in the Hudson Valley again soon.”
As a child, Ryan Cook was captivated and inspired by the drama after reading the book and meeting the author (and subject) Donn Fendler. The book basically became mandatory reading for fourth graders in Mainer. Years later, Cook would become close friends with Fendler, prior to his passing in 2016.
The feature production that developed over the span of years eventually brought on director Andrew Kightlinger and cast members including Paul Sparks (The Bikeriders, Boardwalk Empire, Sparrow’s Dance), Caitlin FitzGerald (Succession, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Inventing Anna) and Luke David Blumm as young Donn Fendler.
Also working as a unit production manager, Ryan Cook teamed up with production supervisor Feffei Ling and executive producer, and co-UPM Stephanie Blackwood to hire trained local professionals as department heads and other key crew positions.
"You guys were great to work with,” wrote Blackwood. “We got a lot of great recs for crew members. Thank you so much for all your help on this project.”
The Film Commission made countless recommendations. Local hires included key grip Greg Meola, art director Jaf Farkas, set designer Jesika Farkas, construction coordinator Sean Hawk, costume designer Amit Gajwani, special FX supervisor Johann Kunz, set medic Brian Stevens, and local casting director Heidi Eklund. Amy Hutchings helped with background casting.
In addition to crew recommendations, the Hudson Valley Film Commission posted for background actors and picture cars. Twigs Terwilliger stepped up with his beautiful 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Sport. Mike Fowler also came through with some great vehicles as did the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome.
Lost On A Mountain In Maineis set to play for a week at the NCG Cinema in Kingston. Times are not yet available but will be posted shortly.
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