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Prince George filmmakers get Stephen Kings endorsement for festival of films based on his work A pair of Prince George, B.C., filmmakers are still reeling from the excitement of having their project endorsed by the king of horror. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Apr 17, 2021 12:00 PM PT | Last Updated: April 17 Horror writer Stephen King gave a thumbs-up to a Prince George film festival.(Joe Kohen/Getty Images)

0 comments Stephen King is one of the most well-known writers on the planet. There aren’t many people who haven’t seen or at least heard of classics like IT, Carrie, and The Shining. So, it’s no surprise that rising filmmakers borrow inspiration from him to create material. In fact, King encourages this with “Dollar Baby,” an initiative where he lists his works that haven’t been made for TV nor film yet. Budding creatives can fill out a form, pay a dollar, and get a chance to tu...

Since 1977 King has offered his unproduced short stories to be adapted into films by those who are looking to launch their careers. The effort is called Dollar Baby Deal and the showcase will feature the independent movies, interview and panel discussions with the filmmakers. Barker Street Cinema made their own Dollar Baby adaptation of Kings mystery called The Doctors Case three years ago and will show their work during the festival. "I can personally attest to the impact the Dollar Baby in...