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Michelle Monaghan and “Trucker” are the feature article (and front page) for the August PTC Challenge magazine.  We’ve posted part of the article below.

“Michelle was so dedicated to the part of Diane Ford,” says Mottern. “I asked her if she would take a few driving lessons and not only did she agree, but she insisted on getting her driver’s permit so she could operate the truck during filming. And she did! At the time she didn’t even know how to drive a stick shift but damned if she didn’t get her permit and get in that truck and pull it off. You should’ve seen her on the splitter. It would’ve taken your breath away. So every time you see Michelle driving in the movie, it really is her driving. No filming trailers, no computer graphics, nothing. Just Monaghan behind the wheel.”

“It was amazing,” says an enthusiastic and proud Monaghan. “I was one of those kids growing up who pumped her arm up and down when the truck came past, and now it was me behind the wheel. My dad and brother both have their CDL so they were really impressed. I was so nervous my first time on I-10. I can’t even drive a regular stick shift but now I can drive an 18-wheeler. Reverse parking was the hardest, and double clutching. I hope truck drivers know that I appreciate what they do.”

With his leading lady opting to earn her CDL and gain an appreciation for the trucking industry, many directors would probably be hesitant, if not terrified, to watch their Hollywood star attraction cruise on down the highway. However, for Mottern, there seemed no choice but to accept that Monaghan was climbing into the driver’s seat.

“Monaghan has nerves of case-hardened steel,” Mottern explains. “She got in that truck and got out on the freeway and opened it up and there was never a moment where I thought I wasn’t going to come out on the other end with all my fingers and toes. Not one. She’s a red-blooded American woman with guts to spare and she drove that rig with a 53-foot trailer! It was like riding with a fighter pilot or maybe a bull rider. Seriously. That girl’s got cowboy in her soul.”

Monaghan is also credited as executive producer of the movie. “It was something I always wanted to do,” explains Monaghan. “It was great to be able to be a part of filming decisions.” Monaghan plans to continue her role as a producer in future projects.

“Trucker” is slated as an independent film and has made several appearances at various film festivals in the United States and Canada. The film is scheduled for national theater release in October, followed by a DVD release in January 2010.

You can read the full article in the magazine or visit the PTC Challenge Magazine website.

“Trucker is a star-making performance for Monaghan, much the same as Working Girl once put Melanie Griffith on the map. Look for a lot of awards buzz on her this fall. James Mottern’s directorial debut is refreshing, unsentimental, and unforgettable. Bravo!” – FOX News

Diane Ford (Michelle Monaghan), a vivacious and successful independent truck driver, leads a carefree life of long-haul trucking, one night stands and all-night drinking with Runner (Nathan Fillion, Serenity, “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-A-Long Blog,” “Castle”) until the evening her estranged 11-year-old son, Peter (Jimmy Bennett, star of Robert Rodriguez’s upcoming film Shorts) is unexpectedly dropped at her door.

Burdened with this new responsibility and seeing the life of freedom she’s fought for now jeopardized, Diane steps reluctantly into her past– at least for now, while his father Len (Benjamin Bratt) is in the hospital, and looks sidelong at an uncharted future that is not as simple or straightforward as she had once believed possible.

“Michelle Monaghan – the sexy Gone Baby Gone actress is generating sizzling chatter for an outstanding performance in James Mottern’s indie Trucker. Monaghan’s perf could generate some serious critical and awards attention.” – andthewinneris.blog.com

Opening at the Village East Cinemas and other selected theatres.

For more information, please visit www.montereymedia.com

Trucker was awarded the Best Narrative Feature Jury Award at the 18th Woods Hole Film Festival held July 25th – Saturday 1st August.

The Woods Hole Film Festival is an eight day showcase of independent film featuring daily screenings, workshops, panel discussions, staged readings, special events, parties, awards ceremony and more.

More information can be found on the Woods Hole Film Festival website at www.woodsholefilmfestival.org

Toronto’s Cinemavault drives international sales of Trucker

Toronto-based Cinemavault has closed international sales on Plum Pictures’ drama Trucker, which stars Michelle Monaghan as a truck driver who is reunited with her estranged son.

… Cinemavault handles worldwide rights.

Source: www.screendaily.com

Now it has. The move about a mom who hasn’t seen her son in years before he shows up on her doorstep, is slated to premier nationwide on Sept. 18.

Vail Film Festival watchers got to see it first, however, on Thursday April 2 at the Cascade Theater. The screening was followed by an opening night gala presented by Stella Artois at Donovan Pavilion. Monaghan, also star of the recent popular flicks “Gone Baby Gone,” and “Made of Honor,” showed up in a colorful, striped sweater for the event, accompanied by her husband Pete White.

…Monaghan received an “excellence in acting” award from the festival.

Source: www.examiner.com

We will announce further details as they become available.

“Trucker” will open the festival on Thursday April 2 at Cascade Theater. The screening will be followed by Opening Night Gala presented by Stella Artois, 9:30pm at Donovan Pavilion.

Michelle Monaghan will also be honored at the festival’s Awards Ceremony at 7:30pm Saturday 4th at Cascade Theater with the “Excellence in Acting” Award.

For more details visit the Vail Film Festival website