Hollis Mclachlan Wins Hollywood & Vine Film Festival, And Best Shorts Competition

Los Angeles, CA, December 16, 2012 - HOLLIS McLACHLAN, co-founder of Pie Head Productions, LLC, and No Love Here Films ©, won the prestigious GRAND JURY PRIZE, and BEST SCREENPLAY, at the Hollywood & Vine Film Festival, for her feature-length comedy, "PIE HEAD: (A KINDA' TRUE STORY)". McLachlan co-wrote, directed, and starred in "Pie Head: (A Kinda' True Story)", and she will appear on the front cover of the Hollywood & Vine Magazine, Spring 2013 issue, discussing the challenges and rewards of low budget indie filmmaking.

McLachlan's, Pie Head Productions, LLC was also recognized in March 2012, by the Autism Speaks Organization for her fundraising efforts through special screenings of "Pie Head", and for actively hiring actors and crew on the Autism spectrum.

HOLLIS McLACHLAN also won the coveted AWARD OF EXCELLENCE and AWARD OF MERIT from the Best Shorts Competition. McLachlan earned the Award of Excellence for her powerful leading performance in her short film BROKEN THINGS, and the Award of Merit in the Women Filmmaker's Category for overall production value. McLachlan wrote, directed, and starred in this short film.

"I'm so grateful for the Hollywood and Vine Film Festival's generous recognition. Not only because they have acknowledged our hard work, but also because a major purpose of 'Pie Head' is to enlighten audiences about the amazing work people with diverse disabilities can accomplish, and now we can get the word out thanks to the festival wins. I honestly don't know of another film like 'Pie Head', in that we cast a very diverse group of actors, regardless of ability or disability. For example, if a character is a wheelchair user, hard of hearing, or has a developmental disorder, they just happen to exist within the world of 'Pie Head'. We don't emphasize the disability factor in the script, and it just works. 'Pie Head' is presented much like the real world presents itself: We are a diverse species, and my films reflect that truth.", says McLachlan.

The Hollywood & Vine Film Festival is part of a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization called Breaking into Hollywood, whose mission is to help creative and business professionals in the entertainment industry to pursue their careers with integrity. More information can be found at www.breakingintohollywood.org/about

The Best Shorts Competition recognizes film professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. Entries are judged by highly qualified professionals in the film industry. Information about the Best Shorts Competition and a list of recent winners can be found at www.bestshorts.net.