ATLANTA, April 17, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Award-winning independent film "The Journey" has been receiving nightly standing ovations and praise from sold-out crowds at major universities around the country. The 30-city, 41-stop college tour is presented by Sprite and also highlighted by Atom Films on www.atomfilms.com.
"This film has a huge impact on young people who are just starting out by providing stories of wisdom, humor and inspiration told in such a way that people will be inspired to do something meaningful with their work and lives," said filmmaker Eric Saperston. "Executives from Sprite believed so much in this film and felt so strongly that it needed to be seen, they have made it possible for college students on more than 40 campuses to have a chance to see it through this tour."
"The Journey," which follows the adventures of four young people who pile into a VW bus and travel from Atlanta, Ga. to Seattle, Wash., to search for life's wisdom and meaning, also is sponsored by AtomFilms(tm).
The film can be seen at http://atomfilms.shockwave.com/af/content/atom_1014
"We are pleased to help make it possible for viewers from across the country to see the inspirational film," said AtomFilms CEO and Founder Mika Salmi. "It is always our goal to bring new vision, voices and talents like 'The Journey" to the forefront."
Sprite team members, when approached by Journey Productions about distributing the film, quickly saw the synergistic link between the Sprite themes of self discovery and trusting your instinct teamed up well with "The Journey's" messages of following your heart and doing what you love.
"It's exciting for Sprite to be able to help make it possible for college students around the country to see this film and possibly be inspired to go after their dreams, embrace their individuality and take risks to succeed," said Brad Gruen, Sprite associate brand manager.
About The Journey
"The Journey" is an award-winning independent film about four young people in search of the meaning of life. "The Journey" film made its world premiere at the 2001 South By Southwest Film Festival and was the Audience Choice Award Winner for the 25th Annual Atlanta Film & Video Festival. In 2003, it was honored as one of the most memorable films in SXSW history. More than 20,000 people have paid to see the film at AMC Theatres in Atlanta, Ga., and Phoenix, Ariz., Loews Theatre in Washington, D.C., and The Pioneer Theatre in New York City.
In addition to these theatrical runs, the film has also screened for such corporations as Coca-Cola, Fast Company and Nike. For more information about "The Journey," Journey Productions or the company's projects visit www.journeyproductions.com or contact: Patrick Jones. Email: Patrick@journeyproductions.com
About AtomFilms
AtomFilms pioneered the distribution of short-form film and animation via the Internet and other media channels. Today, millions of consumers visit the award-winning AtomFilms Web site (www.atomfilms.com) every month to discover new talent and the best in short-form entertainment. Headquartered in San Francisco, AtomFilms is a division of AtomShockwave Corp. For more information, please visit www.atomfilms.com and www.atomshockwave.com.
"Celebrate The Journey" Tour Presented by Sprite
Georgia Tech Atlanta 1-Apr
Emory Atlanta 1-Apr
U Florida Gainesville 2-Apr
Florida State Tallahassee 3-Apr
Tulane New Orleans 4-Apr
U Texas Austin 5-Apr
SMU Dallas 6-Apr
Bishop Kelley Tulsa 7-Apr
U Missouri-St. Louis St. Louis 8-Apr
Washington U St. Louis 8-Apr
U Illinois
- Champaign/Urbana Chicago 9-Apr
Univ of Chicago Chicago 10-Apr
Northwestern Chicago 10-Apr
Notre Dame South Bend 12-Apr
Purdue Univ W. Lafeyette 13-Apr
Ball State Muncie 13-Apr
Indiana Bloomington/
Indianapolis 14-Apr
Miami U Cincinnati/Dayton 15-Apr
Ohio St. Columbus 16-Apr
Xavier Cincinnati 17-Apr
Vanderbilt Nashville 18-Apr
U Tenn Knoxville 19-Apr
UVA Charlottesville 21-Apr
NYU NYC 22-Apr
Sarah Lawrence NYC 22-Apr
Brown Providence 23-Apr
Boston College Boston 24-Apr
MIT Boston 24-Apr
Harvard Boston 24-Apr
U Conn Hartford 25-Apr
Yale Hartford 25-Apr
U Penn Philadelphia 26-Apr
American Washington DC 27-Apr
Georgetown Washington DC 27-Apr
VA Tech/Unive Richmond 28-Apr
Duke RDU 29-Apr
UNC RDU 29-Apr
Clemson Greenville 30-Apr
U South Carolina Columbia 1-May
San Diego St San Diego 5-May
UCLA Los Angeles 6-May
Stanford San Francisco 8-May
U Cal-Berkely San Francisco 9-May