Lynne Stoltz
Sons 2 The Grave
It ’ s been quite some time since we offered our full issue devoted to the upcoming film , Sons 2 The Grave . Written and produced by Lynn Stoltz for Have Faith Productions , the film touches on so much that is highly relevant to our society and our youth . Stoltz has literally outdone herself with the overall production of Sons 2 The Grave . With this feature , we had a moment to sit down and catch up with Lynn to talk about what has happened for the film since filming , and what the process has been like while working to bring it to the Silver Screen . As well , we discuss the many new projects that are in the works for Have Faith Productions and what everyone can look out for in the near future . I definitely encourage you all to go back and check out our full issue for Sons 2 The Grave in The Magazine section of the site .
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For now , enjoy our new exclusive with Lynn Stoltz !
U . G . Digital Mag : How are you ? Lynne Stoltz : I ’ m good . We ’ re coming to the end of a film here !
U . G . Digital Mag : I know . Thank you so much . It ’ s pretty amazing to reconnect with you . I ’ m grateful to you for this opportunity .
Lynne Stoltz : James , you ’ ve always been a real friend to this film . You ’ ve walked this journey with us , and we could not be more honored and humbled .
U . G . Digital Mag : I appreciate that . Have Faith Productions has come a long way , and it ’ s much the same for me with the magazine . It ’ s an amazing feat , but to have an opportunity to put even an article together with you , let alone a full issue . It ’ s a dream come true for me .
Lynne Stoltz : We understand that fully , and we tell everyone about you and the magazine . We tell them to you to check out what ’ s going on , and will continue to do so .
U . G . Digital Mag : There ’ s so much we try to do in remaining positive , and staying away from drama . All media isn ’ t bad , but it has a bad name because so many focus on negativity . It brings people in , but many celebrities become leery because they get burned . I believe having the opportunity to work with you and Sasha has helped us tremendously .
Lynne Stoltz : Pretty big James .
U . G . Digital Mag : Now whats also amazing is Sons 2 The Grave was selected for a VIP screening . How did that come about ?
Lynne Stoltz : We were approached by one of our actors . The Chamber of Commerce wanted to speak with us . It was the
Choose ATL movement of the Chamber of Commerce . It ’ s basically saying to choose ATL to come and shoot your movie . They focus on independent filmmakers . They called and had heard much about the film . They asked if we would show it at a private VIP screening at SXSW . They felt the quality and quantity , and what the film stood for , was something they wanted to promote . There were rave reviews when we showed the film . They were very emotional about it .
U . G . Digital Mag : I would imagine . The story is awesome , so I can only imagine how good the movie is . To be featured at SXSW , that ’ s huge in and of itself . You have some of the best people in the film .
Lynne Stoltz : We ’ re very fortunate of everyone who took their time out . It ’ s like the little engine that could . I call it a tiny little film , but people say it ’ s not tiny anymore .
U . G . Digital Mag : That ’ s because you have so many strong and reputable names backing this film . These are people who truly believe in it . The promotion over the past year has been amazing . 14 months after the fact , it ’ s going strong . Maria Howell is pushing this day in and day out . Trevor Jackson , Messiah Harris , and Justin Martin are working it .
Lynne Stoltz : We do . Everyone attached themselves because they connect to the story . We were blessed that everyone said they just want to be a part of it . We do have Messiah Harris , who is T . I .’ s oldest son , and Justin Martin who is an NAACP winner , and he ’ s phenomenal . Trevor Jackson , who as well as being Atlantic Recording artist , is one of the leads in American Crime .
U . G . Digital Mag : I love what you have put together . Was it difficult to do the casting ?
Lynne Stoltz : No , it didn ’ t take a long time . Often it does , but we