One could make the very compelling argument that “Before I Fall” is an example of audience participation filmmaking. Shallow and popular high school student Samantha (Zoey Deutch) spends the entire runtime reliving the day of the car accident that killed her; the audience spends the entire runtime reliving the movie “Groundhog Day.” This shameless remake/rip-off […]
Bel Air Teen Hits the Big Screen for the Holidays; Parker Brightman Lands Supporting Role in “Christmas Trade”
From A. Bright Idea: Parker Brightman, 13, of Bel Air, Maryland, landed a supporting role in the new ‘made for TV’ movie, Christmas Trade, starring Billy Baldwin, Tom Arnold and Denise Richards. Parker plays a sarcastic teen named “Max,” loyal best friend to the lead, Michael Campion, who plays “Robbie Taylor.” With a Freaky Friday-style […]
Abingdon Home Severely Damaged in Tuesday Evening Fire
A teenager home alone in her family’s Abingdon residence escaped an accidental Tuesday evening fire which seriously damaged the structure, according to fire officials. The fire was discovered by the 13-year-old girl at approximately 7:49 p.m. Tuesday in the basement of her family’s two-story townhome in the 3300 block of Midland Court in Abingdon, according […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Missing Teen
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: Missing Teen: Madisan Leigh Campbell, age 16. Last seen December 1, 2014, around 11 pm on Starboard Court in Edgewood. It is believed she could be staying with friends in the area. Anyone with information is asked to call the Southern Precinct at 410/612-1717.
Harford County Boys & Girls Club Receives $10,000 Workforce Development Grant for CareerLaunch Teen Program
From the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County: Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County announced today that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. The grant will enable Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County to expand its CareerLaunch Teen Program, which includes two 10-week sessions […]
Teen Video Contest Winners Celebrated at Abingdon Library Red Carpet Premiere
From the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library rolled out the red carpet for teens and their families at the Abingdon Library on March 14 at a special screening and awards ceremony for the teen Film This! Book Trailers contest. Throughout the winter months, teens created and submitted short videos showcasing a favorite […]
Teen Short Story Competition Winners Celebrated at Book Release Party in Aberdeen
From the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library celebrated local teen writers with a special Book This! release party at the Aberdeen Library on February 28. During the month of January, teens wrote and submitted short stories to read set in Harford County for the Book This! Short Story Publishing Competition. Teen librarians […]
16-Year-Old in Custody for Alleged Stabbing of 15-Year-Old Friend in Whiteford
[March 8, 2014 Whiteford, MD] — Harford County Sheriff’s detectives have charged Alexander Bryan Young, 17, as an adult with first and second degree assault after he allegedly stabbed his friend earlier today. A 16 year old male is currently in stable condition at Johns Hopkins Bayview. The youth had spent the night at Young’s […]