September 1, 2004 at 4:39 p.m.
"There's enough in life to be afraid of without making stuff up." Movie makers release film in North Branch
"There's enough in life to be afraid of without making stuff up." Movie makers release film in North Branch
King’s and Kruse’s 85-minute movie “Almelund” is premiering in two screenings, one in Minneapolis and the other in North Branch three weeks from today.
“Almelund” was shot in and around the small town of the same name, in central Chisago County.
Jared King is a North Branch High School graduate. With Kruse and Ben and Tim Walen-- they make up the Twin Cities-based alternative rock group Man From Fiery Hill. MFFH provides all the music for “Almelund.”
Kruse explained that the band’s song-- Sasquatch-- was the motivating factor behind the movie.
He said the band members had an idea for a music video for that song. But, he continued, “We went a little nuts and it got out of hand.” The project turned into a film that celebrates the group’s music, said Kruse.
The town of Almelund was chosen because King had always thought it was a funky spot, and the name worked for the film. “We were looking for a location and a name for the film, it fit both,” Kruse mentioned.
Two Almelund firefighters were recruited to be in the film, Kruse said. Plus, crew members, friends of the band, are from around this area. Becky and Larry Ferrier were training or something one of the days of filming. Kruse said they were good sports about appearing ad lib in the movie and their scene is in the final edit.
“It’s the part where we are doing interviews of the ‘locals’” Kruse said of the Ferriers’ part in the storyline. “We are investigating deaths that could be related to Sasquatch,” he said.
The Almelund Fire Hall and the old Rod’s Country Cupboard can be seen in the film. Jeff Green was director. King and Kruse get writer and producer credits.
Kruse said the response so far to the film’s release has been amazing and there may have to be a second showing added to the North Branch Movie Theatre event. For now, the film’s being shown Thursday, September 23, 7 p.m. Tickets are $5.50. Watch for additional announcements.
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