Mark Bork’s film “Underneath the Glittery Moon” focuses on local storytelling and community. Set in Scottsdale, it showcases about 30 local actors and highlights the area’s streets and businesses. The romantic comedy, featuring a 60-year-old theater director and multiple intertwined romances, emphasizes themes of self-acceptance and overcoming personal limitations.
Key characters include Meredith Jackson and Katie, a barista with Down syndrome. The film also supports local causes, with proceeds from a painting auction benefiting GiGi’s Playhouse, an organization for people with Down syndrome, and the Jae Foundation, a suicide-prevention group.
The world premiere is set for October 15 at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, and a companion book detailing the film’s making will be launched shortly after. Bork aims to create a collaborative platform for local filmmakers while celebrating the essence of Scottsdale. Tickets can be found at scottsdalearts.org.
