Marsden School student Thomasin McKenzie to star in US movie

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10 March 2016
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Marsden School student Thomasin McKenzie to star in US movie

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School Year 12 student Thomasin McKenzie is going to the US to star in the movie “My Abandonment”. She leaves for Portland, Oregon at the end of March to play the role of Caroline in the movie directed by Debra Granik (Winter's Bone) and co-starring Ben Foster (Angel in X-Men).

Thomasin auditioned via Skype for the role. The story follows 13 year old Caroline and her father (Foster) who live in Forest Park, a temperate rain-forest in Portland. When authorities evict them from their hidden world they embark on an increasingly erratic journey to find a place to call their own. Her preparation has involved tree-climbing, research into foraging/living off the land and working on her US accent. “We are thrilled for Thomasin and know she will be absolutely amazing in the role”, said Marsden School Principal Jenny Williams.

Thomasin is relieved that the final step in her Visa has been approved at her US consulate visit in Auckland earlier this week. She will leave for Portland, Oregon with her carer Claire Van Beek on March 28.

See press release http://bit.ly/2lMerup

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School has been providing quality independent education for more than 135 years. Today it has two campuses, in Karori and Whitby. The Marsden School Karori campus provides education for girls from Years 1 – 13 and has a co-ed Preschool. Marsden School’s vision is to lay the foundation for lives of meaning, accomplishment and genuine happiness. Marsden School fosters excellence, creativity, resilience and giving, in a nurturing and positive environment. marsden.school.nz

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BACKGROUND

The film My Abandonment will be directed by Debra Granik and produced by Anne Rosellini. Their 2010 film Winter's Bone was nominated for 4 Oscars.

My Abandonment is adapted from the novel of the same name by Peter Rock. Thomasin plays the role of Caroline.

Playing opposite Thomasin as her father is Ben Foster whom is known as Angel in X-Men and from this year's Oscar Best Picture-Nominated film Hell or High Water.

Thomasin’s research involves tree-climbing, research into foraging and living off the land and working on her US accent with her Wellington-based accent coach Jade Valour.

Thomasin auditioned via Skype for the role. Her agent in the US is CESD and her management is Untitled.

DEADLINE
February 22, 2017
“‘My Abandonment’ From ‘Winter’s Bone’ Director Lands Financing From Bron, First Look,” features MY ABANDONMENT, by Anita Busch.
http://deadline.com/2017/02/my-abandonment-director-debra-granik-financing-bron-creative-first-look-media-1201940954/

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
February 22, 2017
“Ben Foster to Star in 'My Abandonment' from 'Winter's Bone' Director Debra Granik,” features MY ABANDONMENT, by Rebecca Ford.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ben-foster-star-my-abandonment-winters-bone-director-debra-granik-978483

SCREEN DAILY
February 22, 2017
“Ben Foster to star in 'My Abandonment' for Bron Creative, First Look Media,” features MY ABANDONMENT, by Jeremy Kay.
http://www.screendaily.com/news/ben-foster-to-star-in-my-abandonment-for-bron-first-look/5115285.article

VARIETY
February 22, 2017
“Ben Foster to Star in Family Drama ‘My Abandonment,’” features MY ABANDONMENT, by Dave McNary.
http://variety.com/2017/film/news/ben-foster-my-abandonment-family-drama-1201993814/

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