Two of Massachusetts most prolific writers are featured on the cover of this issue as they bring their joint film project FRANCONIA NOTCH into production. Best-selling author Casey Sherman (FINEST HOURS, PATRIOTS DAY) and writer/director/producer John Stimpson have teamed up for this venture that they have adapted from Sherman’s book Bad Blood, which looks at an actual horrific crime that occurred in Franconia Notch, New Hampshire. After re-investigating the situation, Casey’s summation was different than what the New Hampshire courts decreed.
Amongst Casey Sherman’s many books are Animal (also slated to be made into a motion picture), The Ice Bucket Challenge (ditto), Boston Strong (PATRIOTS DAY) 12, a very Tom Brady tale and Above and Beyond: John F. Kennedy and America’s Most Dangerous Cold War Spy Mission.
From Hartley’s article we learn “Wellesley, MA native John Stimpson began his creative career while an undergraduate at Harvard, where he was President of the venerable and legendary Hasty Pudding Theatricals. He then headed off to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of being an actor. He found some work, but decided to move to the other side of the camera, and pursue directing.
Interestingly enough, he realized his Hollywood dream by leaving Hollywood, and coming back home to Massachusetts. He writes, directs, edits and produces motion pictures for television and theatrical release. He’s known for GHOST LIGHT, CHRISTMAS KISS, THE LEGEND OF LUCY KEYES and THE WRONG CAR.
FRANCONIA NOTCH is in development for filming later this year in Massachusetts. The team is seeking financial and production partners.
Our cover photo is by Carolyn Ross of Carolyn Ross Photography. Our cover design is by
IMAGINE Design Editor Monique Walton.
