Aug 7, 2013, Los Angeles, The
makers of SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES are working behind the scenes toward
its next level of release. The issues impacting
America’s horses have raised international concern for the welfare of
the
horses, the people and the environment. With over 88,000,000 people that
attend
horse-related events in the USA each year, America’s interest in what’s
happening to them has never been greater. SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES
members, enthusiastic
fans together with people from over 40 countries around the world have expressed their support for the wide release of SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES.
In addition to its rave reviews, the packed theaters, and its powerful
backing by celebrities, scientists and leaders in the equestrian community, SAVING
AMERICA’S HORSES has had a spellbinding impact on its viewers that engages,
unites and inspires people to take action for the protection of America's
horses.
Watch MAKE THAT CHANGE, the most recent teaser from SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES, featuring the cast of the film.
STATUS
To maximize resources for the most powerful DVD and
television release possible, 2013 showings of the film are limited to select
festivals and event showings.
SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES has won multiple
international awards through the festival circuit and qualified for an Oscar
during its limited theatrical release.
HIGHLIGHTS
FROM SHOWINGS
SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES: A NATION BETRAYED
wins BEST IN FESTIVAL/ BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM at its first showing! The film
played to a full house at the Sundance Sunset Cinemas for its world premiere
during the Los Angeles International Women’s Film Festival. SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES was very well received by film industry
members in attendance. (more)
SAVING
AMERICA’S HORSES plays to a full house
at the Artivist International Film Festival. Guests arrived early and
filled the historic Hollywood Grauman's Egyptian Theatre for SAVING AMERICA'S
HORSES. A lively discussion with the filmmaker, Katia Louise, and several cast
members followed the screening. 100’s of viewers gathered and
lingered following the screening at the theater where media converged and interviews
took place about this film/cause. (more)
SAVING
AMERICA’S HORSES: A NATION BETRAYED’ Canadian premiere wins the Royal Bank of
Canada BEST ENVIRONMENTAL FILM AWARD. The Canadian screen's premiere of
"Saving America's Horses" took place through the International
Film North Film Festival, Huntsville Ontario, Canada. It was a full house with
media and guests converging after the screening of SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES,
with a special filmmaker Q and A with international award winning Director,
Producer Katia Louise. (more)
Awe inspired
film, SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES, exceeds expectations as it screens to a jam
packed audience in DC at the International Equine Welfare Conference. "The
first day of the International Equine Conference was topped off with Katia
Louise's award winning film SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES: A NATION BETRAYED which
screened to a jam-packed audience. The impact was visceral and awe inspiring at
the same time. The beauty of the cinematography lay in stark contrast to the
dark truths that the film so painstakingly and irrefutably laid bare. The
overwhelming response was "the public must see this film!" —John
Holland, President EWA (more)
SAVING
AMERICA’S HORSES: A NATION BETRAYED sells out in Malibu. It
was a packed house with standing room only when art lovers and equestrians
gathered together on under a starlit evening by the ocean at the Malibu
Equestrian Art Show to experience the compelling power of the SAVING
AMERICA’S HORSES... (more)
Voted most
popular film in the AMC Kansas City Film Festival, SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES is
winning multiple international awards as it continues to showcase through the
festival circuit. SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES takes the AMC Kansas City Film
Fest by storm and wins the highest 5 STAR votes by a landslide. The international award winning film made a
powerful impact on festival goers in Kansas City and was the film everyone was
talking about all week long. "That's very good for horses,"
says Paula Bacon, former mayor Kaufman TX. Starring cast member, Paula Bacon and cast member, former
Chief USDA Inspector Dr Lester
Friedlander joined filmmaker Katia
Louise for the Kansas City's premiere of SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES. (more)
Special
Industry Screening of SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES in Los Angeles sweeps viewers off
their feet. SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES was shown at
the prestigious American High Definition Theatre, Los Angeles, CA where it screened
to a full house. (more)
It’s
another full house for SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES.
The international equine welfare community converged in NY at the American
Equine Summit where SAVING AMERICA’S HORSE was exclusively featured. Cast
members, Paula Bacon, John Holland, Susan Wagner, Jo
Anne Normile, Dr. Lester Friedlander and Katia Louise appeared
and spoke before and after the film. The film was dubbed the most respected and
powerful resource of its kind and the screening was a major success. (more)
SAVING
AMERICA’S HORSES is a Top 5 Regional Finalist at the 2012 Classy Awards. Wild
for Life Foundation's Award Winning Film About Horses Awakens Moral Fabric
Of Humanity and is a Top 5 Regional Finalist for Animal
Advocacy in the Annual CLASSY Awards. “From a pool of 2,400
nominations, WFLF’s SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES’ stood out as one of the best of
the best!” - The StayClassy Team. The CLASSY Awards is the largest
philanthropic awards ceremony in the country, celebrating the greatest
charitable achievements by nonprofit organizations, and recognizing the most impactful
and compelling achievements worldwide. (more)
SUCCESS! SAVING
AMERICA'S HORSES moves NYC and LA audiences! SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES is touching
hearts and inspiring change. Audiences rave while fans and viewers flock to the Bi
Coastal Opening Events in LA and NYC. Peter Max Reception — SUPERB! Victory
celebration / opening party — AMAZING! SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES plays in LA and NYC, 5 times a day. Attended by a wide
demographic including locals discovering the film and the horse issues for the
first time to fans taking trains into the city and flying in from coast to
coast, SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES, opens eyes, cultivates action and inspires
social change. (more)
AWARDS
WINNER:
BEST IN FESTIVAL BEST DOCUMENTARY
Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival
WINNER:
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL FILM
FILM NORTH Huntsville International Film Festival, Canada
RBC ENVIRONMENTAL FILM AWARD
WINNER:
ACCOLADE INTERNATIONAL MERIT AWARDS
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILM
Investigative Journalism
WINNER:
ACCOLADE INTERNATIONAL MERIT AWARDS
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILM
Advocacy
WINNER:
International Wildlife Film Festival
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILM
AWARDED FOR EDITING
WINNER:
International Wildlife Film Festival
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILM
AWARDED FOR CINEMATOGRAPHY
WINNER:
International Wildlife Film Festival
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILM
AWARDED FOR CONSERVATION MESSAGE
WINNER:
International Wildlife Film Festival
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILM
AWARDED FOR ADVOCACY
WINNER:
AUDIENCE PICK - HIGHEST 5 STAR VOTES
AMC Kansas City International Film Fest
WINNER:
International Sassy Awards
REGIONAL FINALIST
ADVOCACY
WINNER:
International Sassy Awards
REGIONAL FINALIST
CHARITIBLE ACHIEVEMENTS
WINNER:
Artivist International Film Festival
Grauman's Theater
OFFICIAL SELECTION
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILM
ANIMAL ADVOCACY
Wild for Life Foundation
Humanion Films
In Truth of Wild Horses on Native Land and Tongue is authored by Katia Louise, of Sioux descent; the award winning filmmaker of the powerful documentary, SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES: A NATION BETRAYED. The report is published by Wild for Life Foundation and is the first in a series of insights based on facts and findings brought to light through the film.
