The Albino Code Unleashes the Fury of Albino Assassins Everywhere; Short Film Parody Gives Real-World Glimpse into the Life of an Albino Assassin, Debunking Myths Portrayed in The Da Vinci Code.BOSTON -- After a two-year absence from the silver screen, the "evil albino albino (ălbī`nō) [Port.,=white], animal or plant lacking normal pigmentation. The absence of pigment is observed in the body covering (skin, hair, and feathers) and in the iris of the eye. " returns as Silas, the gun-toting monk in the highly anticipated blockbuster, The Da Vinci Code. Hollywood is notorious for casting the albino as the villain or mystical freak, so one albino dares to move beyond these stereotypes and go where no albino has gone before - a lead role in a film, which is aptly named The Albino Code. Dennis Hurley, writer, executive producer and star of The Albino Code, has released the film at www.albinocode.com. The Albino Code is a parody on The Da Vinci Code that focuses on Silas, an Opus Dei monk who is an albino. Hurley created The Albino Code to give viewers a funny look at how a real person with albinism albinism Absence of the pigment melanin in the eyes, skin, hair, scales, or feathers. It arises from a genetic defect and occurs in humans and other vertebrates. Because they lack the pigments that normally provide protective coloration and screen against the sun's would handle being an assassin. According to the National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation hy·po·pig·men·ta·tion n. Diminished pigmentation, especially of the skin. Hypopigmentation A skin condition that occurs when the body has too little melanin, or pigment. , albinism is an inherited, genetic condition that affects about one in 17,000 people in the United States across all ethno-cultural heritages. In addition to noticeably reduced pigment in the skin and hair, people with albinism have a visual impairment and are often legally blind. For more information, please visit www.albinism.org. The Albino Code is Hurley's way of contradicting the stereotype that novelists and filmmakers have portrayed for more than 60 years, which is the albino as an almost supernatural outcast and aggressor. A standard villain, the albino has battled Keanu Reeves (The Matrix: Reloaded), Jude Law (Cold Mountain) and now Tom Hanks in The Da Vinci Code. Dennis Hurley said, "People with albinism are known for visually impaired red eyes, pale skin and hair, and achy joints. These are not characteristics one would seek in a powerful, stealthy stealth·y adj. stealth·i·er, stealth·i·est Marked by or acting with quiet, caution, and secrecy intended to avoid notice. See Synonyms at secret. assassin. I am both an actor and an albino, so I chose to combine the two and offer a glimpse of how a real albino would take on the role of a Hollywood assassin. The Albino Code is my way of mocking certain novelists and Hollywood filmmakers who continue to spread the stereotypes. At the same time, I want my film to give movie-lovers some insight into what having albinism is really like through a funny and entertaining outlet." The Albino Code was produced by 7 Fluid Oz. Productions (www.7fluidoz.com), with Seth Howland producing and Aaron Howland directing. The Albino Code was co-executive produced by Justin Fielding of Castparty Productions (www.castparty.com). Dennis Hurley, writer, executive producer and star of The Albino Code, is originally from Hingham, Massachusetts. He holds a B.F.A. in Acting from Ithaca College and studied with the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre is an improvisational theatre in Chelsea, New York, and Hollywood, California. Their unique form of improvisational comedy makes the theater one of the more important comedy venues in the country. in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . He also co-founded Down Cellar Productions in 2005 with Paul Villanova and Anthony Knasas. His recent work includes Running With Scissors scissors Cutting instrument or tool consisting of a pair of opposed metal blades that meet and cut when the handles at their ends are brought together. Modern scissors are of two types: the more usual pivoted blades have a rivet or screw connection between the cutting ends (Tri-Star), starring Gwyneth Paltrow; Law & Order (NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. ); and Saturday Night Live This article is about the American television series. For the show related to Big Brother (UK), see Saturday Night Live (UK). Saturday Night Live (SNL (NBC). He is also a member of The Tribe Theatre in Boston's Theatre District. More information about Dennis is available at www.dennis-hurley.com and www.albinocode.com. |
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