Rebekah gets Tennie with Virgin Mary Christmas

Rebekah landed the supporting role of Tennie in Throwing Stones Production newest short film, "Virgin Mary Christmas!" Shooting is scheduled for January, 2010 in Texas.

Writers Bart D. Van Bemmel and Jason A. Wheeler have five feature-length screenplays including their dark comedies BUTTERSCOTCH (which the short film is based on) and SWISHER, ANGELS AND DUST, their comedy RUSHED, and their teen horror THROWING STONES. They co-produced Butterscotch the short film with the development of their production company Throwing Stones Productions, named after their first horror script. They are currently managed by Vamnation Entertainment.

Synopsis: When Mary fails a mid-term in high school, she makes a deal with God that she will do anything - even going off to a religious college if he keeps her in the top ten of her class. But some deals are made to be broken.

*The short film is based on the feature script Virgin Mary Xmas and Rebekah hopes to be a part of the feature.

Rebekah in Highschooler's Guide to College Parties

Hold it Now! Films raises the Bar on the Teen Comedy Genre with "THE HIGHSCHOOLER'S GUIDE TO THROWING COLLEGE PARITES!"

Hold It Now! Films (Side FX, Crushed) has just wrapped principal photography on their latest feature: The High Schooler’s Guide to College Parties.

The demand for this genre of teen comedy (think: Superbad) and the current desire of the industry (and the general movie-going public) to see films headlined by unknowns and up-and-comers makes this the perfect time for such a flick to hit the scene.

“We used all Dallas-based cast and crew,” says Patrick Johnson, writer/director/producer. (Also producing were Chad Breshears, Michael Schneider, and Natalie Dickinson). “We were blown away by the level of talent and commitment from everyone who participated in the production.”

Shot locally, The High Schooler’s Guide to College Parties is brought to life by the comedic performances of the stellar Dallas-based ensemble cast. Writers Patrick Johnson and Natalie Dickinson create a refreshing comedic voice—one that enlists both the male and female points of view.

Also acting as Director of Photography, Johnson brings his signature aesthetics to the screen, making each shot as fun to watch visually as it is to take in the on-screen chemistry of the cast and the honest humor of the dialogue.

Heading the cast with hilarious earnest charm is Sundance-bound Nate Rubin (My Mom Smokes Weed) as Shaquille. Shaq has grown up below the radar, raised in a lower-middle-class family by an ultra-laid-back (currently unemployed) father who marches to the beat of his own drummer. He believes that his ticket to move up in social class is through his cousin, Brett (the quintessential, genetically blessed jerk). Shaq believes that if he can impress Brett by throwing a college party, Brett will help him move up in the world. Shaq is faced with the dilemma of how to get where he wants in life—does he sell out his friends to impress Brett, or does he uphold his integrity? Brett (played by a deliciously smarmy Zach Rose) always has his two lackeys in tow (both also named Brett): Justin Arnold (The Final) and David McKay.

The cast is also led by Kris Kiley, Brina Palencia (renowned voice actress), Kim Foster (Earthling), Taylor Kowald, Adam Dietrich, Jim Blumetti (Fissure), Bryan Massey (Minuteman, Boggy Creek), Andrew Anselmo, Jeff Swearingen, Rebekah Kennedy (Killing Holly), Felipe Barrientos, Desiree Avalos (The Locker), and Natalie Dickinson (Crushed, The Locker).

Rebekah lands lead role in Series

Dallas native, Rebekah Kennedy to star in new web series, Lombardi Street!

LombardiStreet.com –July 22, 2009- Lombardi Street, LLC is thrilled to announce the cast for the first six episodes of Lombardi Street, the new social network and web series about the lives of six college freshmen beginning their journey to adulthood. Dallas native, Rebekah Kennedy, stars as one of the freshman, "Alice Carmichael." Alice is a gifted home-schooled student with a natural affinity for mathematics - but a passion for the arts. The other lead roles, upon which each of the episodes are based, will be played by Lavell Williams (son of former American Gladiator, Red Williams) as “Aiah Kelvin,” Erin Breen as “Allison Richards,” Shaun Gerardo (Numb3rs, Big Love, 'Til Death) as “Chris Hallstrom,” Jennifer Girardi as “Gabriella Lombardi” and Patrick Mackie as “Jake LeMott.”

In an innovative approach to casting, as is typical for all things Lombard Street, the names of the actors who made the “first cut” were posted on the Lombardi Street web site, with Director and Head Writer, Kevin Allen Jackson’s accompanying comments on their audition and a slow reveal of who was and wasn’t cast for the particular roles. “We operate under a policy of transparency and honesty here at Lombardi Street,” says Jackson. “And we wanted to give the actors, and everyone involved, the chance to see my decision-making process, as it was happening, in as close to real time as possible.”

For a complete cast list and character descriptions, visit http://www.lombardistreet.com/.

Rebekah Kennedy has been across the U.S. earning numerous stage and film credits. Some acting credits include: Dallas Premier of The Pillowman (Boy/Girl), World Premier of Bloodletters (Cami/Corey), To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday (Rachel), The Diviners (Jennie Mae), West Side Story (Anybodys), and Annie Get your Gun, (Jessie Oakley). Award winning Hotel Etiquette (Goth Girl), Stalker's Dating Guide, winner of 2 awards at the 2008 AOF Festival (Rhonda), and Reach for the Sky (Rachel) directed by Oscar Winner Alan Chan. Rebekah has a B.A. in Musical Theatre from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach Florida.