Guest House Films Plans Cinematic Adaptation of Jim Tushinski’s Acclaimed Novel, "Van Allen’s Ecstasy"

LOS ANGELES [JAN. 27, 2009]— After producing a series of films from original screenplays by writer/director and co-founder Rob Williams, Guest House Films is hitting the books with a screen adaptation of the critically acclaimed Jim Tushinski novel Van Allen’s Ecstasy, to which the company recently optioned the motion picture rights. Williams will write the screenplay adaptation and direct the film, to be produced by the Guest House Films team of Williams, Rodney Johnson and Matthew Montgomery.

Van Allen’s Ecstasy is the story of Michael Van Allen, a man born into a prodigiously talented family, including a highly respected concert pianist and an equally renowned painter. Following a breakdown during one of his father’s performances, Michael awakens in a mental hospital with his memory gone and his former life erased. As he begins piecing together the puzzle of his forgotten life, he uncovers evidence of jealousy, obsession and secret desires, which threaten to destroy his sanity all over again.

“I'm very excited to have the book adapted into a film and reach a broader audience through a different medium,” said Tushinski. “I'm confident that the unique vision of the folks at Guest House Films will result in a film that will both entertain and surprise me.”

The adaptation of Van Allen’s Ecstasy is one of several projects in development at Guest House Films, following the successful releases of Long-Term Relationship, Back Soon and 3-Day Weekend, as well as its most recent production, a family Christmas comedy called Make the Yuletide Gay.

Based in Los Angeles, Guest House Films has quickly become respected as one of the most prolific producers in the gay film genre. Instinct Magazine recently named founders Williams and Johnson to its “Leading Men of 2008” list for their contributions to indie cinema.

For more information about Guest House Films, visit the company’s official web site at www.guesthousefilms.com.