Independent Film Premiere STORIES & LEGENDS From The Heart Of The Valley - A Documentary Of Corvallis, OR April 11, 2009

Corvallis residents and award winning film makers (Earthwalker Entertainment) have created an unprecedented popularized documentary about Corvallis, Oregon. Two years in the making, this extraordinary documentary tracks the fascinating history of Corvallis, Oregon, from its earliest roots.
STORIES & LEGENDS from the Heart of the Valley will premiere in Corvallis, Oregon on April 11, 2009. The complete feature film will be seen on the big screen in it's entirety only once at the premiere April 11, 7:30 PM at the new Corvallis High School Main Stage Theater.

The audience will be invited to meet the Production Team and enjoy a short show/presentation about the making of the movie before the film starts.

There will be a DVD release date set for after the premiere.

Tickets may be purchased at Grassroots Bookstore, Rice’s Pharmacy and Gracewind's Music.
For tickets online visit http://www.corvallistheaters.com . As seating is limited, early ticket purchase is recommended. There will be only one viewing.

To view a Sneak Preview visit www.heartofthevalley.info

About STORIES & LEGENDS from the Heart of the Valley

Labeled "The Garden of Eden" by the early settlers, the city of Corvallis grew into what eventually became known as "the greenest little town in America". This 100 minute documentary contains dozens of stories, lovingly told, of the people, places and things that contributed to Corvallis’s amazing evolution. From the early settlements of native Americans to the present town of more than 50,000 people, the audience will take a trip through the life and times of an American dream town.

Inspired by the 150th birthday of the town in 2007, Stories & Legends features Amoris Walker as the raconteur who carries the viewer back in time and brings the past to life.

Former Secretary of State, Bill Bradbury will be introducing Lynn Walker the producer and her husband Morris Walker the writer and Director, and their charming daughter Amoris Walker at the premiere.

After seeing the official preview Mr. Bradbury had this to say about Stories and Legends:
"This portrait of Corvallis succeeds in so many ways, it is both historically accurate, informative and very entertaining!"

Closely working with many historians and specifically with the Benton County Historical Society, the Walkers and crew have assembled a combination of tales that take the viewer from periods in time long ago and follow the characters and growth for many businesses to the present day. Explaining the significance of the stories to the town as they go. From wagons trains, to paddle wheel boats, to trains, planes and automobiles.

Although Corvallis celebrated it's 150th birthday in 2007, The state of Oregon celebrates it's sesquicentennial this year. This makes the film very interesting to many people around the state relative to the overall chronology of the 150 year status.

The footage, photos, and old and new coverage of the area is amazing and will appeal to young and old alike whether they live in Corvallis, went to OSU, or have just visited the town. From ages 9 to 90, viewers of the preview thus far are enthralled.

Rich with exciting history and coupled with a wide variety of various musical performances from those periods. The film experience promises to be a one of a kind.

About The Walkers

Morris and Lynn Walker discovered Corvallis over 35 years ago and decided to someday make it their home. Together with their children Skye and Amoris they relocated to the area in 1991. Since that time they have been very much involved in video production and documentaries.

Morris Walker, Director/Producer - Since 1993 Morris has been the producer and director of microEPIC, his award-winning production company, creating quality projects for television, documentaries, commercials, and numerous DVD productions. Clients consist of local, regional and national companies -- including Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and hospitality properties from Florida to Hawaii and abroad.

Morris received his MA from Honolulu University and worked on stage with famous stars such as Steve Martin, Jose Feliciano, John Denver, Kathy Westmoreland and many others. The bulk of his performances were with his wife, Lynn, and their children, Amoris and Skye, as The Earthwalkers. He grew up with Steve Martin and wrote the only authorized biography about his life: "Steve Martin, The Magic Years." For more information, visit his website at www.stevemartinmagicyears.com.

Lynn Walker, Producer - Lynn's talents lie in many areas from holistic health to working with Native Americans. Since 1991 she has been overseeing every production that microEPIC has produced, including national award-winning video productions for television, video, documentaries, commercials, & quick-time movies.

Lynn and Morris toured Vietnam and Thailand with the USO, performing for the troops - four to six shows a day, seven days a week! Lynn’s personal contributions to religious organizations have been a passion for many years.

Amoris Walker , Host - Amoris has been on stage since she was 8 years old, when her parents, Lynn and Morris, put her and her brother, Skye, in the family band "The EarthWalkers." After thousands of live concerts, they settled in Oregon and began producing shows as EarthWalker Entertainment. Amoris hosted and acted in several productions during the 90's including the Award Winning "Christmas Tree Story" and "Going Places," an Oregon based sitcom.

Amoris was introduced to editing by her father at the age of 16 and enjoyed it so much, that she started focusing on editing and shooting her own films. She started her own company, Sunflower Digital by the time she was 17. In the last 10 years, Sunflower Digital has produced hundreds of productions including Music Videos, Promotional and Training DVDs, Wedding Videos, Award Winning Documentary Films, and many more. She has also worked on a myriad of other productions in conjunction with EarthWalker Entertainment, microEPIC Productions, Western Oregon University, Oregon State University and Academic Media Network. In 2006, Amoris travelled to Rwanda with nationally renowned artist Betty LaDuke, producer Sara Swanberg, and Heifer International to film a documentary for the Preservation of Oregon's Artistic Heritage. The film received the 2007 Oregon Heritage Excellence Award.

Amoris is a passionate activist for Heifer International, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, PETA and many Environmental issues. Visit her website at www.sunflowerdigital.com.

Official Website: http://www.heartofthevalley.info