an exerpt covering the recent screening at the best of the GI film festival: from a blog by Frank DeMartini called A Hollywood Republican,

"There were many other films shown at the festival that were moving and made me proud of the Armed Forces and of being an American. Among them were “Spitfire 944” a short about an American pilot seeing a crash landing in which he survived during WWII 50 years after the war for the first time on film; “Witt’s Daughter” which fictionally explored the effects on a family of a soldier’s absence during the Korean conflict; and, “A Touch of Home” which is a documentary about the Vietnam War’s Red Cross Girls and their memories of the experience."

for the whole review of the entire day click here

More news around the web. How exciting to find great reviews of your film! the latest from blogger animation director Nancy Beiman:

Witt's Daughter: A Disney Artist makes a Live Action Movie

"The film's atmosphere is well researched, which is what I expect from a writer/director who is also an experienced story and development artist. You feel that you are in the period from the first frame. Even the actress playing Mama (Mandy Henderson) has a period look to her face; she's not fashionably emaciated. The camerawork has a golden look to it that tells us that this is 'a past time'. We are, and yet are not, there with the characters since manners have changed as much as the cars, clothing, and home furnishings. The past literally is another country....more"

Family Film "Witt's Daughter" Focuses on the Conflicts of a Homecoming American Soldier with
Hope
By Crowded Metro Films
Dated: Apr 20, 2009

The sacrifice of our nation’s soldiers is made all the more poignant in light of their tireless service so far away from the families they love. As America makes plans for its pull out of Iraq, thoughts turn to what returning GI’s may face. Independent filmmaker Carole Holliday explores the theme of homecoming
with conflict humor and hope in her film Witt’s Daughter...more

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An Interview in Rogue Cinema!

In February, Duane L. Martin wrote a wonderful review of Witt's Daughter and was so taken with the film that he asked Director Carole Holliday if she would answer some questions a making the film. Click on the photo above to read the article in which Carole answers in her own words about everything from the wonderful look and acting in Witt's Daughter to what it takes to be a bubble rangler!

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"Witt's Daughter captures the sadness a service member feels in missing out on the beautiful moments a family has without their soldier. Unlike many films however, Witt's Daughter has hope that love can bring a family close again. I am a service member that understands being away from his loved ones brings trials, but these trials can bond and grow a family, Witt's Daughter illuminates this story."

Specialist Robert Ham, U.S. Army Paratrooper and Broadcast Journalist

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Rogue Cinema Gives Witt's Daughter their Cinematic Excellence award!

The review was lovely--but to turn the page and discover that Witt had gotten an award too? Yikes-a-mamma!

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Feb 2: Reviewer Duane L. Martin wrote an incredible and fabulous review of Witt's daughter. Here's a snippet--

I don't think people often realize the depth of the problems the soldiers face when they return back home. Especially those who have just had kids and then have to leave for a few years. It happens all the time, and it has to be incredibly hard on both the soldiers and their families. Nowadays it's easier to keep in touch with video chats, e-mails and digital photos, but back during the Korean war, they didn't have those things. When Witt went off to war, that was it. He was just gone, and other than the letters I'm sure he wrote, he had no connection with his family until he returned back home. The story was brilliantly written and was played out with incredible sensitivity and in a way that made you really feel for the characters..."

Please click on the Rogue Cinema Logo above to read the rest of the fabulous review!

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"Carole Holliday demonstrates a sensitive gift for authentic story-telling as well as a real talent for hand sculpting a motion picture. Witt's daughter will touch your heart and reassure your spirit that love is the balm for their deepest wounds."

Larry Carroll, News Anchor

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Gary Sweeney wrote a glowing review of the film and here's a taste--

Set in 1953, Witt’s Daughter showed the America hidden in obscurity behind a glamorous age. In telling her story, Carole Holliday does an incredible job choosing characters that each exhibit their own innocence..."

Please click here to go to the website where you'll be able to view a two minute video where I talk about the film as well as read the rest of Gary Sweeney's review.

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Nov 1, 2008, Steve Moore Flip Magazine does a nice piece "Five Questions +2 for Carole Holliday" detailing Ms. Holliday's leap from Animation storyboard Artist to Live action Director. to read the whole article, click the Flip Magazine logo.

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