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When I Find the Ocean

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'When I Find the Ocean' recently concluded a theatrical run in select Carmike Cinemas across the country. Thank you to everyone who came out to see the film. It was a very successful week!
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'When I Find the Ocean' Soundtrack is now available Here! Order your copy today!
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'When I Find the Ocean' won FIRST PLACE at the Kids First! Awards on October 4th in West Hollywood, CA.
The movie (recently released on DVD by Monterey Media) was nominated in the Independent Film Category, Ages 12-18
“IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A DRAMA WITH GREAT FAMILY VALUES THAT THE ENTIRE FAMILY CAN ENJOY TOGETHER THEN THIS IS THE MOVIE. WHEN I FIND THE OCEAN IS A TOUCHING, SAD AND HEART-WARMING TALE OF A YOUNG GIRL’S QUEST TO FIND PEACE AND ONE I HIGHLY RECOMMEND.”
- WWW.ANGELFIRE.COM/PQ/MOVIEREVIEWS -
Released on August 5, 2008
The journey of a lifetime for young Lily Strickland begins not out of her love for adventure but out of heartache. Longing for the father she lost to the ocean and having no way to say goodbye, Lily strikes out on her own beginning a journey of the spirit and of the heart.
Her mother has found a new man to share her life with and Lily is the bearer of unpleasant secrets in his life which only she knows. Leaving behind a safe, loving environment with her grandparents (Diane Ladd and Lee Majors) and loving mother (Amy Redford), she faces not only her fears but the obstacles the wilderness presents.
With her faith and belief that her father will guide her, she sets out with her trusty dog. With the help of a friendly tugboat captain (Bernie Casey), she follows her dream to find the ocean and to finally set her heart at peace.
Now Available on DVD
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SOUNDTRACK
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“Walk These Hills”
Written by Russell Smith and James LeBlanc
Performed by Russell Smith
“Come Day, Go Day”
Written by Anthony Edon Hacker and Tonya S. Holly
Performed by Tonya S. Holly
“Lily’s Lullaby”
Written by Tonya S. Holly
Performed by Amy Redford
“You Don’t Know Me”
Written by Steve Bassett (Ease Music) and Rick Darnell (Songs)
Performed by Steve Bassett
“Is She Lonesome Now”
Written by Paula Frazer
Performed by Paula Frazer
“My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean”
Performed by Lily Matland Holly
“When I Find The Ocean”
Written by Donnie Fritts
Performed by Donnie Fritts
Recorded at Cypress Moon Studios
Formally Muscle Shoals Sound
"Waiting For You"
Written by Paula Frazer
Performed by Paula Frazer
“Where Did Time Go”
Written by Paula Frazer
Performed by Paula Frazer
“I Need The Rain”
Written by Craig Bartock and Nancy Wilson
Performed by Heart
“Good Things”
Written by Donna Jean-Godchaux-MacKay and Mitch Mann
Performed by Donna Jean-Godchaux-MacKay
“A Place Where Time Stands Still”
Written by Bobby Hood and Patrick Owens
Performed by Stan Dailey
Recorded at Cypress Moon Studios
Formally Muscle Shoals Sound
“Lullaby Baby Blues”
Written by Georgia Graper, Keb' Mo'/Kevin Moore
Performed by Keb’ Mo’
“Lily's Blessing Song”
Adapted by Ray Sergeant and Graham Greene
Performed by Graham Greene
“Rest Here For A While”
Written by Coy Fulmer and Mike Pyle
Performed by Marty Raybon
Recorded at Cypress Moon Studios
Formally Muscle Shoals Sound
“Take a Bow”
Written by Russell Mefford
Performed by The Fiddleworms
Recorded at Cypress Moon Studios
Formally Muscle Shoals Sound
“People Get Ready”
Written by Curtis Mayfield
Performed by Jimmy Hall and Carla Russell
Recorded at Cypress Moon Studios
Formally Muscle Shoals Sound
“Sad in Her Eyes”
Written by Jenny Strickland Russell and Bobby Hood
Performed by Bobby Hood
Recorded at Cypress Moon Studios
Formally Muscle Shoals Sound
“(Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody) Turn Me Around”
Performed by the Voting Rights March Re-enactors and Anthony Brooks, James Bowens, Dwight L. Winston, Patrick H. Mason, Jr. John Eley, and Douglas Johnson.
“Turn Turn Turn”
Written by Pete Seeger
Performed by Gary Nichols, Jason Isbell, and Shonna Tucker
Recorded at Cypress Moon Studios
Formally Muscle Shoals Sound
“Lily’s Lullaby”
Written by Tonya S. Holly
Performed by Tonya S. Holly
MUSICIANS
David Hood - Bass and Charts
N.C. Thurman - Keyboards
Kelvin Holly - Guitars
Wayne Bridge - Steel Guitar-Dobro
Billy Earheart - Keyboards
Dennis Clifton - Mandolin
Russell Mefford - Vocals
David MacKay - Bass
Mitch Mann - Guitars, Vocals
Clint Bailey - Keyboards
Mike Dillon - Drums
Scott Boyer - Guitars
Micky Buckins - Percussion
Kevin McKendree - Keyboards
Scooter Muse - Banjo
Wayne Chaney - Vocals
Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay- Vocals
Rob Malone - Guitars
Scott Kennedy - Drums
Background Vocals
Anthony Brooks, James Bowens, Dwight L. Winston, Patrick H. Mason, Jr., John Eley, and Douglas Johnson.

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Theatrical Press Release

Press Release: AWARD-WINNING FEATURE FILM WHEN I FIND THE OCEANTO SCREEN IN CARMIKE THEATERS NATIONWIDEMAY 11, 2009  MAY 16, 2009FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM HONORED AS AN OFFICALSELECTIONIN THE DPEC STUDIO ...
Posted by on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:33:00 GMT

'When I Find the Ocean' in Carmike Cinemas - City List

We are very excited to announce that 'When I Find the Ocean' will begin a theatrical run in select Carmike Cinemas on May 11, 2009. Check below to see if 'When I Find the Ocean' is coming to a city ne...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:06:00 GMT

'When I Find the Ocean' DVD Signing

Coldwater Books in Tuscumbia, AL will host a DVD signing for 'When I Find the Ocean' on Saturday, December 13, 2008 from 4:00 to 6:00pm.  Writer, Director, Producer, Tonya S. Holly will be there along...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:37:00 GMT

Soundtrack Now Available!!

Hello Everyone!The soundtrack for 'When I Find the Ocean' is finally here! We are very excited to finally have the long awaited cd in our hands. They are only available on our website at this time.Go ...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:19:00 GMT

When I Find the Ocean Receives First Place!

Press Release Great news for UNA graduate Tonya Holly, Cypress Moon Studios and the Shoals film community!When I Find the Ocean, Tonya's feature debut as a writer-director-producer, captured the first...
Posted by on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:32:00 GMT

The Cast

Cast In Order of Appearance   Lily Strickland  ---  Lily Matland Holly  William Strickland's Voice  ---  Kelvin Holly Edna Strickland  ---  Diane Ladd Thomas S...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:27:00 GMT

When I Find the Ocean Release

It is a very exciting time at Cypress Moon Productions and for our film When I Find The Ocean which among its most recent accolades has garnered both the highly coveted Dove Seal of Approval by the Do...
Posted by on Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:33:00 GMT

All about the Director, Writer, & Producer...

TONYA S. HOLLY (Director/Producer/Writer) A graduate of the University of North Alabama, Tonya has 17 films in her filmography including Toy Soldiers (1991), with Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr. and Lo...
Posted by on Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Cast Biographies

Lily Matland Holly (Lily Strickland) is the older daughter of Alabama filmmaker Tonya S. Holly  the writer, director and producer of When I Find the Ocean  - and famed Muscle Shoals guitarist, s...
Posted by on Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:19:00 GMT