Actor John Travolta attends a special screening of "Killing Season" hosted by Jagermeister at the Sunshine Landmark Theater in this Thursday, June 20, 2013 file photo taken in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) --
An independent movie starring John Travolta is going to be shot in central Ohio.
The action-thriller called "I Am Wrath" will begin filming in Columbus in March.
John Daugherty of the Greater Columbus Film Commission tells The Columbus Dispatch that the movie will have about a $10 million budget, making it one of the bigger projects to come to the city in recent years.
Travolta is portraying a man out for justice after a group of corrupt policemen are unable to catch his wife's killer.
Daugherty says he got a call in January after producers visited the Columbus area. They picked it over locations in Mississippi. He says Ohio's motion picture tax incentive was a factor in luring them here.
JR Kehoe (l) and Christian Kehoe, co-owners of the Research Council of Makeup Artists
The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) will present the prestigious Vanguard Award to the Research Council of Makeup Artists (RCMA Makeup) at the 12th Annual MUAHS Awards. The award will be bestowed at the gala event on Saturday, February 15, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.
The Vanguard Award is presented to an individual or organization, who has made significant contributions to the make-up and hair styling industry and has left a lasting impact on the craft.
“This year we are honoring the legacy of the RCMA, a pillar in the make-up and hair styling community for over sixty years. Their products have been used by many of our members, enhancing the creative designs of iconic characters in film, television and theater. We look forward to celebrating this esteemed brand and extraordinary family and their contributions to the entertainment industry,” said Julie Socash, MUAHS president, IATSE Local 706.
“We are profoundly honored to accept this award on behalf of our grandfather, Vincent J.R. Kehoe, the visionary founder of The Research Council of Makeup Artists. This recognition would have meant the world to him, as it reflects the values which he dedicated his life to—elevating the artistry and education of the makeup industry while providing innovative products through RCMA,” shared JR and Christian Kehoe, co-owners of the Research Council of Makeup Artists, in a joint statement.
“For 62 years, RCMA has been a steadfast presence in makeup kits around the world, and we are humbled to continue his legacy of excellence and passion. This moment is a tribute not just to Vincent’s pioneering spirit but to all the makeup artists—past, present, and future—who inspire and drive our commitment... Read More
