Medina Lindy leader will detail film in development, Jitterbug, on Jan. 29 at Bent’s

File photo by Tom Rivers: Phil Berry, an instructor at Medina Lindy and the main organizer of the program, is shown at the Bent’s Opera House on Dec. 15, 2022 during a Medina class and dance that featured a “Cool Yule” theme.

Press Release, Medina Lindy

MEDINA –  On Monday, Jan. 29, from 8 to 9 p.m. at Bent’s Opera House, Medina resident Phil Berry, director of Medina Lindy in the Village and producer of the upcoming Hollywood feature film ‘Jitterbug,’ will hold his first public information session about the film currently in development.

Berry, who also wrote and will star in the movie, will provide preliminary information about the $3 million film for teens, tweens and families, which features both Lindy Hop and Hip Hop dancing and is slated to shoot this summer in both Sweden and in Western New York.

At this first local information session, Berry will give attendees a brief overview of the storyline and themes in the film, a general outline of the current stage of production, as well as an explanation of how casting for the film will work both locally and internationally. He will also take questions from the audience. This session is free and open to the public and follows immediately after the regularly scheduled free Lindy Hop dance lesson taking place at Bent’s from 7 to 8 pm.

“This project combines my passions for film and Lindy Hop dance, and I’m excited to share with the local community what we are creating right here in Medina,” Berry said.

After relocating to Medina from Los Angeles, Berry, an award-winning actor and producer, formed the local dance scene, Medina Lindy in the Village, to spread Lindy Hop social dancing through monthly dances and free group and one-on-one instruction. He sees this film project as a next step in sharing dance.

“Medina Lindy helps me share my love of Lindy Hop and create community through dance in Medina. ‘Jitterbug’ will help me expand that vision worldwide.”

For more information about the film, visit www.JitterbugMovie.com. For more information about Medina Lindy in the Village, or upcoming dances and lessons, visit www.MedinaLindy.com, or www.facebook.com/groups/medinalindy, or email info@MedinaLindy.com.