First-Time Filmmaker, Heather Robertson Showcases Comedy/Mockumentary "Casting Adrift" at Palm Beach International Film Festival

Eyes and EARS from all over the world will have three chances to experience "Casting Adrift" at this year`s 2004 Palm Beach International Film Festival April 15-22nd. For Native New Yorker, first-time filmmaker Heather Robertson, the three screenings Friday, April 16 - Muvico Parisian 20 at CityPLace - 4:15 p.m. , Sunday, April 18 - Muvico Parisian 20 - CityPLace- 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, April 22 - Mizner Sunrise Cinemas- 1:45 p.m. provide an opportunity to showcase her three key bodies of work as Director, Writer and Producer. In a 2004 film festival tour circuit all over the U.S., Robertson is introducing her signature Comedy/Mockumentary film style.

"What do I hope people will walk away with after seeing the film? As many laughs as possible, and a little respite from the world of logic," states Robertson who had to logically solve several challenges while making the film. From resolving a location glitch two weeks before shooting; to mandating a "No Shoes" rule for cast and crew in the middle of a wintertime; and finalizing half her cast 48 hours before principal photography, Robertson has a unique learning-curve comedic outlook. "So what did I learn from all that? Be flexible, administer Scotch when necessary, and always pack slippers," she explains.
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"Casting Adrift" is about Popstar, Carlin Wilder`s wild adventure casting her favorite unemployed soap opera actors to co-star in her feature film directorial debut with rehearsals taking place in her East Hampton mansion for 2 weeks under strict instructions to not bring cell phones, companions or shoes. Documented by a video crew onsite takes the groups` own reality beyond imagination, including Wilder`s request to "Kiss The Bunny." The comedy stars Jamie Day, Dane Whitlock, Holly Perkins, Peter Cavanagh, Katy Barker and Erick Kastel.

Robertson is a graduate of St. Paul`s School and Georgetown University, where she received a B.A. in English Literature. She worked in television production`s "talk" genre through 1996 then enrolled in the New School`s MFA program in Creative Writing, making her way to New York Film Academy`s Intensive Digital Filmmaking Course. Robertson`s filmmaking thirst would be quenched when she met Dublin-native, John McKone. Collaborating on writing "Casting Adrift" launched Robertson into production in East Hampton, NY in February 2003, wrapping production in just 5 weeks. Robertson is the daughter of accomplished actors Cliff Robertson and Dina Merrill.

For information on "Casting Adrift" go to www.castingadrift.com or for interviews with Director/Writer, Heather Roberston, please call Stacey Kumagai 818-506-8675 or mediamonster@yahoo.com Festival details call 561-362-0003 or www.pbifilmfest.org.