Movies Screens will soon reveal a new American Identity

Online, May 20, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Cannes, France May 20, 2010 - Lightning Pictures and Writer/Producer/Director announced today that development for the feature film version of American Identity has begun. The feature is an adaptation of their 30 minute short film version of the same title. "With our success of the short, from the Cannes Film Festival to having one of, and I'm told, the largest short film premieres ever in Hollywood, I'm extremely excited" explains the film's Writer/Producer/Director Stephen Rollins. The short film was born out of Mr. Rollins personal connection to the events of 9/11 and serves as a tribute to the victims as well as to the military who have been lost in conflict since. The film was also recognized by various organizations as well as the White House, and a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol building in recognition of the film and its premiere. Rollins and Lightning Pictures already have been approached by top names in the industry wishing to participate in the film. Rollins also is working with Actor/Writer/Producer Todd Allen of Presidio Pictures in developing the feature script.

In connection to the film, Stephen Rollins also announced that he is working with singer/songwriter Dani Goldman to develop and launch a song competition, where a panel of celebrity judges will pick the ultimate winner. The winner will have their song featured on the film's soundtrack, have a video produced, and receive a one year recording contract. The competition will be open to new talent with no previous or current recording deals. Dani Goldman explains "I am so excited to be involved in an opportunity like this. It's so hard as an artist to get your work heard by the right people and here is someone asking to hear your work."

More details to come about the film and the song competition soon, as the development and financial packaging is completed.