
**PRESS RELEASE** April 18, 2012, St. Louis, MO—Every so often a kid comes along who commands attention. Chris Gatewood, senior at Crossroads College Prep High School in the Central West End, is just that sort of kid--or promising young adult. His skills and ambitions in the filmmaking arena belie his 18 years. Backed by Aunt Max Entertainment, Gatewood and fellow Crossroads senior Lindsey Emery are producing and directing a feature-length documentary, capturing the color of their classmates' middle through high school years. Called "Seniors 2012 | Their Story," the documentary will be in high-quality, 35mm movie style, with professional sound and lighting provided by sponsor producers Aunt Max Entertainment. Event: Gatewood and Emery, along with a supportive Crossroads faculty/staff, will host a premiere of the senior celebration film at 7 pm on May 24 at the Tivoli Theatre, 6350 Delmar Blvd. All in the community are welcome to attend. Gatewood and Emery are charging a $2 entrance fee, to be donated to a local charity. (Note Gatewood's and Emery's film title on the Tivoli marquee closer to the premiere date.) Documentary Description: "Seniors | 2012" started out as a standard, sentimental slide show. Knowing that he and photographer Emery could produce a far more memorable recap than is typical of high schoolers, budding filmmaker Gatewood expanded the initiative. Drawing on his and Emery's growing expertise and using newly acquired film-making equipment, then partnering <b>...</b>
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