Just found out that a new movie musical is in the works and it’s sure to impress! Amira is the story of a young girl who has an impossible dream of singing professionally. Now I know what you are thinking, I’ve heard this story before, but it’s how the story is being told that will make this so special.

I had a moment to sit down with the director, Christopher Ninness who had a bit to say about the project and how he is going to tell the story.

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ADMIRAL: Hello Chris, thanks for taking the time to chat with me.

CHRIS: No problem.

ADMIRAL: So we only have a couple minutes, tell me what Amira is all about.

CHRIS: Amira is a story of obtaining your dreams and reaching your goals. It’s a 1940’s movie musical told as a fairy tale. We’re taking a familiar story that people have heard before and telling it in a bit of a more unique way.

ADMIRAL: I love that. I know you are a huge Disney fan.

CHRIS: I love Disney movies and classic movie musicals. I love Singing in the Rain, West Side Story, Wizard of Oz. The classics, you know?

ADMIRA: How long have you been working on this project?

CHRIS: Well, it’s been about a year now in production. I have an amazing team that is creating the script to screen and they are really out doing themselves. It’s so neat to see so many passionate people working on a project. That’s when the magic happens.

ADMIRAL: Is it all new music? Original score?

CHRIS: Yes. Taylor Peckham is a very talented composer that is creating 4 original songs for the film. They sound awesome. One of the songs is a big swing number that is a lot of fun.

ADMIRAL: How is your cast looking?

CHRIS: Funny you ask that. We have a extraordinary cast for this film, I feel so blessed. It’s definitely an ensemble cast. Kaitlyn Terrill is our title role and she is just a breath of fresh air. She brings an honesty and a passion to the role that is so unique to see. Zack Wolfe is the lovable charismatic part of Tony. He is definitely a very funny character but also very talented. Tony was a tricky role to cast because he truly has to be a triple threat, having to sing, dance, and act. Plus we have a few surprises in the film of people you may recognize. It’s just a blast to watch these people on screen.

ADMIRAL: Well thanks for taking the time to talk to me. Where can people go to check out more on the film?

CHRIS: Please go check out amiramovie.com, that’s the official website for the film.

ADMIRAL: Thanks so much for talking to us, can’t wait to see some footage.

CHRIS: Very soon! I promise. Thanks dude.

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Short interview but I also got to talk with the Director of Photography and that interview will be up sometime next week. What do you guys think about the project? The idea?

–Admiral Eo