True to the Heart

Byron Stankus, producer/co-writer  and Director/ co-writer,  Mitchell Kase talk about their latest project  “True to the Heart”. Opening today at IMAX Theater, Indiana State Museum Friday, October 5th at 9pm and Saturday, October 6th at 7pm & 9pm. Then there will be an after party at the Blu Lounge, sponsored by Grey Goose Saturday night.

True to the Heart, an independent romantic comedy, will have its theatrical premiere in Indianapolis on October 5th. The film was produced and co-¬‐written by Fishers resident, Byron Stankus. The movie also includes original music by Indianapolis musician Danny Thompson from Bigger than Elvis and was supported by Executive Producers Clark Crosser of Noblesville and Derrick Bye from Carmel.

True to the Heart begins when a cocky rock guitarist/singer, Drew Taylor is reviewed by sharp witted music critic, Kaitlyn Rose. After trashing his performance in her latest review, Drew’s career is left in shambles. Months later, Drew’s manager hires an “Image Consultant” to try to revive his reputation. The new hire turns out to be Kaitlyn whose career climbing has brought her to the public relations business. The two spirited individuals are now forced to work together despite their animosity towards each other.
Although it is a small movie with an approximate budget of fifty thousand dollars, the film has already had success.

True to the Heart garnered four awards at the Long Island International Film Expo (L.I.I.F.E.) in July 2011, including Best First Feature, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress. It was also the only movie to sell out at the Big Apple Film Festival in New York City last November.