Rachel Galvin's Blog – June 2012 Archive (3)

Gaining investors for a low budget feature with an actress and real 60-ton whales is quite a feat, but one the team behind the film "Johanna and the Whale" hopes to accomplish. Based on the mythical tale of Jonah and the whale, this beautifully visual tale takes place in the waters off the Dominican Republic... or at least that is where the trailer was filmed. The team is hoping the trailer will entice investors to become…

By Rachel Galvin

(On Left: Before his weight loss. This is Carlos working on the set of Jacmel Urena's "Wrong Turn" circa 2004. Below on right: Carlos today. His belt shows how much weight he has lost so far.)



For local filmmaker Carlos Cruz, his weight loss has been an uphill battle. Through poor diet, he amassed 422 lbs. on his 5'8" frame at one point... His weight climbed and fell like a yo-yo throughout his life. He ended up…