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Bright Shining City Productions lead by Director and Producer Marius Kotowski, was developed in 2005 and has since completed one documentary and 2 feature films all filmed in Austin Texas. "Pola Negri: Life is a Dream in Cinema", highlights the career of Silent Film era Hollywood star, Pola Negri and features interviews with Hayley Mills, Eli Wallach and A.C. Lyles. "Esther’s Diary" is a deep and fascinating film exposing the internal conflicts among Jewish and Christian survivors of the holocaust in Poland.Starring Juli Erickson, Shelley Calene-Black and Sydney Barrosse. In "Deeper & Deeper" Ryan (David Lago), a charming young bank teller becomes instantly obsessed the moment he sees the frosty, career-driven Angelica (Lisa Marie Lamendola). Consumed by his curiosity, Ryan stalks Angelica, desperate to get close to her. Things are not always what they seem in this twisty tale of psychological suspense.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Book Of The Year

This week in Poland the biography Pola Negri: Legenda Hollywood was award “Book of The Year" for 2011 in the biography category. It had also been awarded "Book of The Month" back in April of 2011.  The awards were given to the author Mariusz Kotowski and the publisher Proszynski Media by Ksiazki Magazyn Literacki (Books Literary Magazine).  Visit the magazine's website for more.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Moral Obligation


The latest script from BSCP is finally out making the rounds. "Moral Obligation" A romantic drama about a composer and a dancer in the twilight of their years, faced simultaneously with infidelity and a fatal medical diagnosis.  The question is whether to choose to die alone out of pride, or acknowledge a deep everlasting love that forgives all and inspires great art.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Summer Newsletter Sizzles!

Read the June-July Newsletter
A re-cap of the Austin Screening of Deeper and Deeper with links to the photo album, news of Mariusz's trip to Poland to receive his recognition awards, announcement of translator Anna Palka-Boyet who is working on the Pola book and n the celebrity corner...ah! You'll have to click and see!

Monday, July 18, 2011

Radio interview on KOOP 91.7fm Radio-Austin

Koop Interview

between Film Director Mariusz Kotowski and radio host Robert Sims on KOOP 91.7 fm Radio
"Lights, Camera, Austin"
June 20th as promotion for the screening of Deeper and Deeper at The Violet Crown Cinema on that smae day.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Oh what a night!

Deeper and Deeper poster

The Award Winning Independent Suspense Thriller
"Deeper and Deeper" screening was held
at The Violet Crown Cinema, 434 W 2nd St. Austin,TX
Monday, June 20th 2011 from 6:30pm-8pm it was
followed by
“A night of Sultry Seduction Through Song” at Lamberts and featured a live performance of the film’s soundtrack by award winning composer Rick Dejonge and his band with vocal guests David Lago, Mandy Lauderdale, Sydney Barrosse and Naomi Emmerson.
Check out the photo album on the web!

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

May Newsletter now ready for viewing!

Deeper * Higher * Wider 
Click on the link to the left and get the latest update on what's going on at BSCP. This month's headlines include: The announcement of the Austin Premier of "Deeper and Deeper", Marti's review of the Robert Mckee workshop in LA that she and Mariusz attended and news of Mariusz heading back to Poland to receive a couple of awards. In this month's celebrity corner.....well click on the link and see!