MY RUN - The Award Winning Documentary Set To Light Up The Gaslamp Quarter October 2nd & 3rd

Sept. 23, 2010 - PRLog -- Indiewood Pictures in association with Destiny Pictures are proud to announce that MY RUN will screen at the San Diego Film Festival on Saturday, October 2nd at 3:00pm and Sunday, October 3rd at 5:30pm at the Gaslamp Theater, 701 Fifth Avenue, 92101 with the filmmakers in attendance. Tickets can be purchased at the festival website www.sdff.org.

“A powerful must see documentary that shows true faith and perseverance.” said Natalie Acklin-- Festival Director San Diego Film Festival. MY RUN is produced and directed by Tim VandeSteeg, produced by Mark Castaldo and narrated by Billy Bob Thornton.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM), Celebrating 25 Years of Awareness, Education, and Empowerment. In honor and support of NBCAM the MY RUN filmmakers invite all Cancer awareness organizations, groups, volunteers, care givers, survivors, and audience festival goers to attend and wear something “pink” to the MY RUN screening (s), and/or wear a piece of clothing of any cancer organization they support; LIVESTRONG, Susan G. Komen, ACS, Relay for Life, Treasured Chests Events--any group to acknowledge awareness and support.

MY RUN tells the amazing journey of this 57 year-old father who ran from his home in St. Paul, MN to the opening ceremony of the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, GA. Terry’s underdog story has been garnering steam and is being embraced by all walks of life, families, baby boomers, single parents and cancer organizations, and of course runners and marathoners. “This inspiring documentary shows us how powerful the human spirit is and how after immense struggle comes an even greater elation.” said Deena Kastor-- Olympic Medalist and American Record Holder.

Audiences have been moved by Terry’s story, because it exemplifies a commitment to something greater than yourself, it embodies the importance of having a belief in yourself that you can accomplish anything that you put your mind to, that nothing is impossible.  Most importantly, Terry is an example of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. MY RUN is more than a film about a guy running multiple marathons; it’s a film about the daily marathons we all run in life. MY RUN is the ultimate super HERO story of a man whose super powers are his courage, compassion, and absolute love and willingness to do whatever it takes to protect and provide for his family and improve the lives of others. Terry may not have an “S” on his chest, but he exemplifies what a real “super-man” is all about and he shows us that the greatest “heroes” today are individuals willing to step up and make a difference. The film’s message is Be Somebody’s Hero.

MY RUN has made an impressive and powerful impact on the film festival circuit, winning awards and accolades, receiving national press and positive reviews, selling out screenings and receiving standing ovations. Last week, MY RUN won the “Audience Award” for Best Documentary at the 2010 Big Bear Lake Int’l Film Festival” as it played to a full and energetic theater. To date MY RUN has claimed over (8) “Best Documentary” Awards including the “Family-Friendly” Seal from The Dove Foundation and a 5 Dove rating (Dove’s highest quality rating), while inspiring thousands of festival goers.  The journey began in October 2009 with its World Premiere at the Austin Film Festival, where MY RUN played to a sold out, standing ovation crowd and went on to win the “Audience Award” for Best Documentary.  

MY RUN has garnered kudos from individuals, magazines and organizations -- “An astonishing documentary-- It’s truly a story of endurance and faith.” said the Dove Foundation. “Your film is so important to raising awareness of so many issues including the power of the human spirit. Mr. Hitchcock’s vision and story is one I will never forget.” said Doug Ulman President/CEO of LIVESTRONG. “I’m a marathoner running the Sedona marathon. I came here to be inspired to run, but instead was inspired to love my wife more” said ultra-marathoner Bob Redwanc.

The MY RUN filmmakers have begun a successful grassroots approach to publicizing and bringing awareness to the film and has created an impressive following through the documentary’s social media sites; www.facebook.com/myrunmovie, www.twitter.com/myrunmovie and www.myrunmovie.com.