News
Fun Family Film 3 Day Test Launches on DVD Today
November
6, in the year of our Lord 2012 -
WHAT
From actor and filmmaker Corbin Bernsen comes a comedy for the
whole family—3 DAY TEST, where a frustrated father attempts to
reconnect with his wife and kids by disconnecting them from the
world. Distributed by EchoLight Studios, the 3 DAY TEST DVD is
available in stores Nov. 6.
WHO
Corbin Bernsen is an Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actor
known for such shows as USA Network’s Psyche and L.A. Law and
the popular MAJOR LEAGUE films. Bernsen now makes his mark
behind the camera as well, writing, producing and directing.
WHEN
DVD Launch Nov. 6, 2012
WHY
A fun film for the whole family that entertains and encourages
SYNOPSIS
In 3 DAY TEST, Martin Taylor has totally lost touch with his
family. He has no clue who his teenage daughter’s friends are,
why his son only communicates with an electronic sign outside
his bedroom door, or why his youngest child only watches faith
TV. Convinced the family needs to reconnect, Martin surprises
the wife and kids with a little experiment—he locks them in
their own home for three days with no power, no heat, no running
water and absolutely no contact with the world outside! The
sudden holiday “staycation” isn’t what the Taylors had in mind
for the weekend, but they’ll have to team up to prove they can
survive Dad’s wacky mission. With a heartfelt message and some
persistence, one little member of the family helps put their
priorities back in the pews, because they’ll need all the faith
they have to get through this!
BACKGROUND/STORY ANGLES
Corbin Bernsen Carves a New Film Industry Niche—As with his most
recent film, 3 DAY TEST, Corbin Bernsen partners with local
communities, often eager to have their cities featured, to raise
production budgets and provide shooting locations. 3 DAY TEST
marked a return to Akron, Ohio, as Bernsen previously filmed 25
HILL there, centered on the All-American Soap Box Derby, which
is based in that community.
Casting Connections—Corbin Bernsen wrote the 3 DAY TEST almost
20 years ago as a vehicle for himself. Now, as production
neared, he looked for a younger actor to play harried dad,
Martin Taylor. He found a winner with George Newbern, well known
as the son-in-law to be in FATHER OF THE BRIDE. Kevin Crowley,
who plays Newbern’s character’s survivalist brother, is
Newbern’s longtime friend and performed with Bernsen in the hit
comedy MAJOR LEAGUE. Taylor Spreitler, who plays Newbern’s
teenage daughter, in Bernsen’s words, will be “a force to reckon
with” in the industry.
About EchoLight Studios
EchoLight Studios is the first vertically integrated Christian
movie studio to offer production financing, marketing and
distribution across all releasing platforms. Based in Dallas,
EchoLight produces and distributes high-quality faith and
family-friendly entertainment through a full film distribution
platform servicing theatrical, home video, digital/VOD and
broadcast in both U.S. domestic and international markets.