The rock opera film “Toy Room” by Females on Fire artist Sally Tomato has been touring the film festival circuit this year. It has picked up four wins and a nomination so far, as well as being selected for another 5 fests. "Toy Room" got it start as a biographical music cd on the life of Sally Tomato, evolved into a multimedia stage performance and is now one of the few rock opera films out there. The track “Broken Machine” can be heard on Females on Fire Volume 3. To learn more visit toyroomrockopera.com.
| | | "Toy Room" Rock Opera brings home 2 Film Festival Awards from the UK Portland's rock opera "Toy Room" recently received awards at international film festivals in the United Kingdom. Writers Sally Tomato and Carlos Severe Marcelin were on hand at both festivals in Swansea Bay Wales and Tamworth, England. The film was awarded "Best Music Based Video" at Swansea Bay International Film Festival and won "Best Feature Under 75 Minutes" at the Heart of England Film Festival. Sally was equally stunned to see that the Heart of England Festival (held in Tamworth) used her name in its program, titled "When Tammy Met Sally". Festival Director Nick Hudson explained that "locals from Tamworth are called Tammies" and spun the program title loosely on the film classic "When Harry Met Sally". When asked about the trip Sally said, "As soon as I smelled the air in Swansea Bay (Wales) I knew that our UK experience was going to be magical... and it was." "Toy Room" got it start as a biographical music cd on the life of Sally Tomato, evolved into a multimedia stage performance and is now one of the few rock opera films ever made. The colorful cast of characters weave through the richly textured soundscape as the story's timeless theme evolves over the course of four acts. Sally Tomato brings together an assemblage of talented performers and designers to offer a glimpse into the evocative story of this iconoclast. "Toy Room" continues to make its way around the globe, screening at film festivals throughout 2009, and being released early next year. The soundtrack is available now through Burnside Distribution Company or online at various outlets. For more information visit toyroomrockopera.com. In addition to these 2 latest awards, the film has also received an Accolade Award of Excellence (for Feature), an Award of Merit (for Soundtrack) by the Indie Fest, and a nomination for Best Song by the British Film Festival Los Angeles. "Toy Room" is making its way around the globe, screening at film festivals throughout 2009, and being released early next year. The soundtrack is available now through Burnside Distribution Company or online at various outlets. For more information visit toyroomrockopera.com. Sally Tomato and Michael Sheen
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