Heather Graham’s focus on fun

She’s been in front of the cameras since she was 14, thanks to a somewhat doe-eyed early screen presence, but now that Heather Graham is over 40, she’s looking to protect and serve the next generation with steely resolve.

It’s not a police state of being, she says. It’s about being in the moment, and simply observing the emotional reality around her — and within her.

An avid practitioner of yoga and meditation, Graham says it’s not always easy maintaining focus in the kaleidoscopic world of entertainment, but whenever she works with kids, she almost feels it’s her duty to inspire through example.

“I remember what it was like to work on my first movie,” says Graham, sitting in a wingback chair in one of Toronto’s grand old dames. “And I think it’s really important to be able to preserve the joy of it all, because it’s all a game of let’s pretend, no matter how old you are.”

Graham has worked with kids in two of her last outings, Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, and the truly transcendent The Flying Machine, which features classical piano superstar Lang Lang guiding a winged piano over Europe and is currently unfurling as part of the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Posted on September 17, 2011 by Stef under Interviews, The Flying Machine

Open Casting Call for ‘Heartland’ starring Heather Graham and Dennis Quaid

Casting directors for the independent feature film “Heartland” are holding an open casting call in DeKalb, Illinois on Sunday September 18, 2011. They are seeking local talent for small speaking roles, extras, and stand-ins for the film’s stars. All ages and types are needed, no experience is necessary. Shooting is taking place in the DeKalb area which is approximately 60 miles east of Chicago.

Please visit open-casting-calls.info for full details.

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Stef under Film News & Reviews, Heartland

Panasonic interview with Heather

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Stef under The Flying Machine, Video Updates

HaleyO blogs about The Flying Machine premiere

From HaleyO’s blog: “Yesterday, I went to the fabulous The Flying Machine gala at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). As luck would have it, Heather Graham sat RIGHT next to me as we watched the film.”

Read Haley’s full post here at Today’s Parent and check out her pictures from the premiere.

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Stef under News & Gossip, Public Appearances, The Flying Machine

Heather Graham Interview with Tribute.ca

Unfortunately I wasn’t able to embed the video, but you can click on the image below to watch the video on tribute.ca. Enjoy!

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Stef under The Flying Machine, Video Updates

Stunning At TIFF, No Argument

Heather attended the première of “The Flying Machine” at TIFF, the Toronto International Film Festival, yesterday (Sept 11) and looked amazing in her little white dress.

She also went to the Sony Pictures Classics 20th Anniversary party later the same day.

You can find photos from both events in the gallery here and here.

Posted on September 12, 2011 by RichE under Film News & Reviews, Gallery Updates, Public Appearances, The Flying Machine

Father of Invention trailer

Synopsis: Millionaire infomercial guru, Robert Axle (Kevin Spacey) loses everything when one of his inventions has a design flaw that accidentally chops off the fingers of thousands of customers. After serving eight years in prison, a disgraced Axle is released, and ready to redeem his name and rebuild his empire with a new innovation. However, Axle’s ex-wife (Virginia Madsen) has spent all of his money and moved into his house with her new husband (Craig Robinson). Out of desperation, he finds a part-time job as a janitor, and is forced to move in with his estranged daughter (Camilla Belle) and her over-protective roommates. Despite these setbacks he is determined to pitch his newest gadget and rebuild his infomercial empire. But the world has changed in the last decade, and Axle finds himself out of step with current technology, his family, and the self-confidence that made him king of the infomercials in the past. With all his wheels spinning, Axle soon realizes before he can be successful with his new creation, first he must reinvent himself.

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Stef under Father of Invention, Video Updates

Watch ExTerminators online

If you haven’t had a chance to see ExTerminators yet, it’s currently streaming on Hulu and you can watch it below or by clicking here. Thanks to Brianne of Gravitas Ventures for contacting us about it.

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Stef under ExTerminators, Video Updates