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The Young Messiah FCS • 3/11/2016 • PG-13 • Scope • Wide Cast: Adam Greaves-Neal, Clive Russell, Vincent Walsh, Sara Lazzaro, Christian McKay, and Sean Bean Director: Cyrus Nowrasteh Screenplay: Betsy Giffen, Nowrasteh & Cyrus Nowrasteh, based on the novel “Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt” by Anne Rice Website: theyoungmessiah.com The inspiring and unique story of 7-year-old Jesus Christ and His family as they come to a fuller understanding of His divine nature and purpose. Marketing/Promotion: Reach out to the Christian community, including churches, Bible study groups, youth groups and more. Look to organize group screenings with these organizations that can be advertised to their members. Hand out 1-sheets to pass around and hang up posters at churches. Tie in the film’s release with the Easter season. Set up special concession discounts for church members that attend after Sunday services. Reach out to book clubs, libraries and bookstores to promote the movie in conjunction with its source material, Anne Rice’s 2005 novel “Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt.” Compatible films for trailer programming: Risen, Race, Gods of Egypt, Eddie the Eagle. Tag Line: “Before he was the Savior, He was a child.” Facebook: facebook.com/theyoungmessiahmovie Twitter: twitter.com/YoungMessiahMOV Group Sales: http://youngmessiahresources.com/ 60 • ShowTime Preview Guide – Spring 2016