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Film Production and Distribution
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Power Point's
Vincent J. Francillon
with "Gabriela" star
Jaime P. Gomez
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Vincent J. Francillon (Producer)
Vincent J. Francillon is the CEO of Power Point Films which distributes "Gabriela" domestically.
He is currently producing "Level Seven" a thriller with Science-Fiction elements that he wrote and is directed by Geraint Wyn Davies, as well as a new adaptation of the Rafael Sabatini classic "Captain Blood", written by Vincent Jay Miller & Michael Alexander Miller.
He is also preparing, with his Level Seven Films, "The Quantum Heist", a thriller directed by Geraint Wyn Davies as well as "Evil Heart", a horror film written by Jeff Bonilla.
Prior to founding Power Point, he edited the Film Composer's Guide (published by Lone Eagle) and produced the soundtrack album to the "Witchcraft" film series with composer Miriam Cutler. He also directed and provided voice-overs for a number of film and multimedia projects.
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Power Point Snares Gabriela
Power Point Films has closed a deal for North American theatrical rights for Vincent Jay Miller’s "Gabriela" in a preemptive six-figure bid. A passionate love story, set against the backdrop of a mental health clinic, "Gabriela" will open on Valentine’s Day, 2001. The film stars Seidy Lopez ("Mi Vida Loca," "Selena") and Jaime Gomez ("Crimson Tide," "Nash Bridges") and was written and directed by Vincent Jay Miller.
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"Gabriela" has been credited with inspiring a social movement in the Latino community that has led to the formation of the Premiere Weekend Club. The Premiere Weekend Club is a nonprofit organization that has grabbed Hollywood’s attention with its innovative, effective grass-roots promotions of Latino films.
"Snapping up the rights to ‘Gabriela’ is a real coup for our company," said Power Point CEO, Vincent J. Francillon. "This is a really groundbreaking film that is a breath of fresh air. ‘Gabriela’ is definitely much closer in spirit to the warm style of a 'Moonstruck' or of a 'Like Water for Chocolate' than to the unoriginal Tarantino rip offs that have dominated the independent film scene of late. Miller is a brilliant new filmmaker with a very original voice."
Francillon was also enthusiastic about the cast: "Jaime and Seidy are going to become stars with the release of 'Gabriela' and Miller also elicited amazing performances from the supporting cast.» The film co-stars Lupe Ontiveros ("Selena," "Chuck & Buck"), Liz Torres ("John Larroquette Show," "Gilmore Girls"), Zach Galligan ("Gremlins"), Stacy Haiduk ("seaQuest," "Melrose Place"), Evelina Fernandez ("Luminarias"), Lamont Bentley ("Moesha"), Sal Lopez ("Full Metal Jacket"), Frank Medrano ("The Shawshank Redemption"), Danny De La Paz ("American Me") and Troy Winbush ("The Cosby Show," "The Replacements").
"'Gabriela' is going to help change the way Hollywood does business," said Gil Botello, the President of the Premiere Weekend Club. "It’s an important milestone in its positive portrayal of Latinos and is a wake up call."
Botello expressed confidence that the film will perform well at the box office after it "tested through the roof" at two recent research screenings with a 94% rating. "‘Gabriela’ has struck a real chord with audiences. Latinos are passionate about it, but the numbers are showing it is also going to cross over to the mainstream audience. Audiences of all ages were laughing heartedly throughout and were enthralled by the romance."
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