News about SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES

     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. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKrXHl1dhN4&feature=youtu.be














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