Network News Correspondent Debuts as Independent Filmmaker

Veteran TV Journalist moves behind the lens as Cinematographer, Producer, and Writer of feature film Song of Songs. The romantic comedy premieres November, 23rd. at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival in Las Vegas.

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Network News Correspondent debuts as Independent Filmmaker

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - November 18, 2002 -- News is all about telling stories. Now, Network News Correspondent Don Teague takes his award winning style and hits the big screen. Teague has moved behind the lens, as Cinematographer, Producer, and Writer of the independent film, Song of Songs, premiering at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival in Las Vegas. The film, a romantic comedy, is a change of direction for Teague, who has spent the last 14 years covering hard news; from riots and tornadoes to political campaigns. Its about love, laughter, and learning whats really important in life," said Teague.

About the Film: Song of Songs

Love can make you stupid. Heart-pounding, knee-shaking, mind-numbing love can make you do dumb things. Song of Songs is the story of Jolene Black, who is ready to toss out everything shes worked her whole life for to win the heart of the man of her dreams, her roommate Josh Hanson. The problem is shes the exact opposite of everything hes looking for, and hes even got a list to prove it. To make matters worse, hes found the perfect woman in L.A., and hes on his way to meet her. Risking everything, Jolene jumps into the middle of Joshs plans and takes a road trip for love. Its a long way from their home in Austin to the beaches of California and a lot can happen, but on the road of life, expect detours. Song of Songs, its about taking chances, looking for love, and the road trip from hell.

Song of Songs is a million dollar film on a $20,000 budget. It was shot entirely on location in San Diego, California. It stars Kevin Otto as Josh Hanson, and Kiki Teague as Jolene Black. It was directed by Vancouver Filmmaker Tobin J.W. Smith, making his feature film directorial debut.

Don Teague joined NBC News as a Correspondent in June, 2002. Previously he worked as an Anchor and Reporter in San Diego, Boston, Cincinnati, and Wichita Falls, TX. He is seen regularly on NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, and MSNBC.

Where: Brenden Theaters, Las Vegas, Nevada
When: Saturday, November 23rd, 8pm

The cast and crew will be available for interviews in Las Vegas Nov. 19th -- 23rd.
For more information call: (404) 202-9405 or (770) 262-3356
don.teague@nbc.com
www.songofsongsthemovie.com