Sea Is All I Know Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 22, 2009

MELISSA LEO GETS OSCAR NOD FOR BEST ACTRESS

New York - Melissa Leo was nominated today for an Academy Award for her outstanding turn in the Sundance Grand Jury Award winning film “Frozen River.” Leo is a veteran actress best known for her gritty portrayal as Detective Kay Howard in television's “Homicide”, and introduced to worldwide audiences as the heart broken wife of Benecio Del Toro in the award winning “21 Grams.” Leo, along with actor Peter Gerety, is attached to the lead role in Jordan Bayne's short film “The Sea Is All I Know”.

“The Sea Is All I Know” is one of the most beautiful short scripts I have ever read. It is time to bring it to life,” said Melissa Leo.

“The Sea Is All I Know”, written and to be directed by Jordan Bayne, is a testament to the strength and resilience of the soul. When an estranged couple, Sara and Sonny, come to the aid of their dying daughter, the experience sends them spiraling into spiritual crisis, and emotions they do not understand. In the end, this experience renews their lives, transcends their loss of faith, and even death itself.

"Melissa is that rare actress who leaves nothing out of her heart and soul in a performance. I am excited that she is finally being recognized,” said Jordan Bayne. She continued, “and I am so fortunate that she fell in love with my script and is championing this project."

Leo's additional film credits include “Righteous Kill”, “Mr. Woodcock, “The Three Burials Of Melquiades Estrada”, and the upcoming “Veronica Decides To Die”.

Leo is represented by the William Morris Agency.

blue eyed cherokee films is a film and television company in New York City. Filmmaker Jordan Bayne formed the company when she began developing the award winning short film “Argo.” Jordan has an unbridled passion for making films that are original, meaningful, and is deeply committed to telling stories of consequence.

blue eyed cherokee films is dedicated to producing quality entertainment for the U.S. and international markets.


		MELISSA LEO GETS OSCAR NOD FOR BEST ACTRESS Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2009 MELISSA LEO GETS OSCAR NOD FOR BEST ACTRESS New York - Melissa Leo was nominated today for an Academy Award for her outstanding turn in the Sundance Grand Jury Award winning film “Frozen River.” Leo is a veteran actress best known for her gritty portrayal as Detective Kay Howard in television's “Homicide”, and introduced to worldwide audiences as the heart broken wife of Benecio Del Toro in the award winning “21 Grams.” Leo, along with actor Peter Gerety, is attached to the lead role in Jordan Bayne's short film “The Sea Is All I Know”. “The Sea Is All I Know” is one of the most beautiful short scripts I have ever read. It is time to bring it to life,” said Melissa Leo. “The Sea Is All I Know”, written and to be directed by Jordan Bayne, is a testament to the strength and resilience of the soul. When an estranged couple, Sara and Sonny, come to the aid of their dying daughter, the experience sends them spiraling into spiritual crisis, and emotions they do not understand. In the end, this experience renews their lives, transcends their loss of faith, and even death itself. "Melissa is that rare actress who leaves nothing out of her heart and soul in a performance. I am excited that she is finally being recognized,” said Jordan Bayne. She continued, “and I am so fortunate that she fell in love with my script and is championing this project." Leo's additional film credits include “Righteous Kill”, “Mr. Woodcock, “The Three Burials Of Melquiades Estrada”, and the upcoming “Veronica Decides To Die”. Leo is represented by the William Morris Agency. blue eyed cherokee films is a film and television company in New York City. Filmmaker Jordan Bayne formed the company when she began developing the award winning short film “Argo.” Jordan has an unbridled passion for making films that are original, meaningful, and is deeply committed to telling stories of consequence. blue eyed cherokee films is dedicated to producing quality entertainment for the U.S. and international markets.