Foxie 105FM Radio Personality To Play Leading Lady in Indie Short, “Drinks”
Radio personality Georgia Ellyse is making her on-screen acting debut next week in the indie short “Drinks.”
The rising star was cast as leading lady in the film about a young, troubled woman who turns to alcohol and men for comfort while reversing traditional gender roles. The film also features Minneapolis actor/comedian Chad J. Shannon.
“You can definitely expect to see me out of my element in this project,” said Ellyse, who co-hosts The Wake Up Show on Columbus, Ga.’s number-one rated WFXE Foxie 105FM. “I feel really good about it. It was a tremendous opportunity to work with Colliding Pictures.”
While “Drinks” marks Ellyse’s on-screen acting debut, she is no stranger to the camera. She is a regular model for nationally broadcast ShopNBC and has appeared on BET’s 106 & Park as a guest judge. She also served as the face of a national Woodchuck Case ad campaign.
The film’s director, Big Mak, and crew found Ellyse a pleasure to work with. “Georgia was professional, sincere, listened to direction and enjoyable,” said Mak.
Alan Tracy, director of photography, agreed. “When Georgia delivered her first line, I immediately knew we were working with someone very talented. I would love the opportunity to make another film with her.”
Presented by Colliding Pictures, “Drinks” will be released digitally on May 22, 2013. For more information, visit www.collidingpictures.com.