Finding Jenua

2011 American film

January 10, 2011 (2011-01-10) (Idyllwild Independent Festival)
May 29, 2012 (2012-05-29) (United States)

Running time

70 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

Finding Jenua is an American film written, produced and directed by Alison Mason. The drama features Leigh Rose, Gayle James and Jordan Mantell.

Plot

The film is about a young woman (Gayle James) running away from her past and moves in with a woman (Leigh Rose) who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease and she believes is her granddaughter.

Cast

Leigh Rose as Jean
Gayle James as Edie
Jordan Mantell as Cal
Brian Mason as Bill
Christine Kellogg-Darrin as Faye
Jack Cornelius as Horace
Jen Davis as Rita
Jennifer Davis as Edie's Mom
Josh Davis as Jon
Jayme Rhae Edwards as Younger Jean
Mark Fier as Neighborhood Boy
Olivia Lauletta as Young Edie
Candice Rose as Young Jean
Bryan Ryan as Rick
Tracy Schmetterer as Shelly
Owen Sholar as Young Michael

Background

When the film was originally in development (approximately 8 years), the film had numerous A-list actors attached to the film, including Mandy Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Diane Keaton, and Tony Goldwyn.^[1]

Exhibition

In 2011, the film appeared in numerous film festivals, has found distribution, and will be released on DVD in May 2012 nationwide. In an interview with KABC television, Mason said, "We are going to be all over the planet, I think, in May. DVD, Netflix, I think it's going to be on the moon. It's everywhere."^[2]

Film festivals

Idyllwild Independent Festival - Winner Best Screenplay
Binational Independent Film Festival - En Certain Regard
Beloit International Film Festival
Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival
Newport Beach Film Festival
Waterfront Film Festival
Alaska International Film Awards - Winner of the Denali Award
Silent River Film Festival
Rivers' Edge Film Festival - Winner 'Best Of The Fest' - Narrative Feature
Prescott Film Festival

References

^ "ReelRocket TV" on YouTube interview with Alison Mason by Caitlin Geier (Idyllwild Independent Festival), February 16, 2011. Last accessed: May 18, 2012.
^ KABC Television interview of Alison Mason by George Pennacchio. "'Finding Jenua' director chased movie dream for 10 years', "Hollywood Wrap," January 20, 2012. Last accessed: May 18, 2012.