Diane and I got a chance to see "Chalk" at the Austin Film Festival last night. Katie Brock, a vocalist in our Hillcrest Praise Band, has a role as a math teacher. They mis-spelled her name on the credits (to keep you humble, Katie!), but it was still fun to see her up on the big screen!
The film is a "mocumentary" in the style of "The Office" on NBC. Instead of tracking the hapless happennings of a sales force in a paper supply company, though, "Chalk" follows four green teachers in their struggles.
"Chalk" was one of the few locally-produced films screened at the Austin Film Festival. It was written by Mike Akel (who also directed), and Chris Mass. Both have had experience as teachers in area high schools (Travis and Lanier).
I hear that the film has been picked up by a major distributor, and deservedly so. The four actors who play the key roles do a great job, and the pace and comic timing is nearly perfect.
To see the trailer, click here. To read an article from the Austin Chronicle, click here.
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