Critically acclaimed actress Tanna Frederick, who is a Mason City native and the Founder of Project Cornlight (www.ProjectCornlight.org), adds another accolade to her resume this weekend as she is honored at the inaugural Julien Dubuque International Film Festival (ww.JulienFilmFest.com). Frederick will receive the 2012 CineCause Award at the CineCause Gala on Friday, April 20, at the
historic Hotel Julien in downtown Dubuque. Presenting the award is CineCause CEO Jon Fitzgerald.
CineCause is a filter to quality film programming, connecting news, celebrities and socially relevant films
with related causes (www.CineCause.com).

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MASON CITY — Plans are being made for an independent film titled “The Farm” to be shot in North Iowa next fall.

The project is part of Project Cornlight, an initiative launched by Mason City native Tanna Frederick, who is now a Hollywood actress.

Project Cornlight is aimed at developing Iowa- based films and other projects that showcase Iowa talent and producing at least one independent film in Iowa per year.