CAGED NO MORE Wins 'Best Feature' At La Femme Film Festival

BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- CAGED NO MORE took top honors at the La Femme Film Festival in Los Angeles over the weekend, winning the award for "Best Feature" out of 100 other entries. The La Femme Film Festival exists to promote the work of female producers, writers and directors.

"This was an amazing put together film that not only entertains but educates the audience on an issue that is very time-sensitive. Creative, pertinent, and well done!" said Leslie LaPage, founder and director of the La Femme Film Festival.

"We've achieved making a film that is not only thrilling and compelling, but calls audiences to be champions in the fight against human trafficking," said Lisa Arnold, director, co-writer and producer of CAGED NO MORE. "We are grateful for the support of amazing film festivals like La Femme who recognize that movies can reach beyond the screen and inspire greatness!"

CAGED NO MORE is a drama meant to engage and educate audiences on the realities of human trafficking. The film releases January 15, 2016 nationwide. The film was also the top award winner at the Kingdomwood film festival in October 2015.

The award-winning film CAGED NO MORE is based on Molly Venzke's novel by the same title, which was adapted for screen by co-producer Lisa Arnold and Venzke. Starring Emmy award-winner Loretta Devine ("Grey's Anatomy"), Kevin Sorbo (GOD'S NOT DEAD, "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys"), Alan Powell (THE SONG), Christian singer-songwriter Anthony Evans, and Cassidy Gifford (GOD'S NOT DEAD), the film features appearances by Gov. Bobby Jindal, pastor Chad Veach, Grammy Award-nominated Christian recording artist Natalie Grant, Gretchen Carlson and Kathie Lee Gifford.

Inspired by real events, CAGED NO MORE is the story of Aggie Prejean (Devine), a grandmother on a desperate search to find her two granddaughters, Skye (Gifford) and Elle, who have been kidnapped by their sinister father (Sorbo). As the details behind the girls' disappearance begin to unravel, it's discovered that they have been taken overseas to be sold into the sex trade. Aggie enlists the help of the girls' uncle, a well-respected local philanthropist, Richard DuLonde (also played by Sorbo), and his son, Wil (Powell), who is former Special Forces. A global hunt ensues, and the team will stop at nothing to see the girls safely returned home. 

CAGED NO MORE is produced by Check the Gate Productions' Lisa Arnold (GOD'S NOT DEAD) and Red Entertainment Group's Jarred Coates (GOD'S NOT DEAD) in association with GND Media Group and Film Incito. CAGED NO MORE was filmed on location in Baton Rouge, La., and Athens, Greece.

About Film Incito
The Co-Producers of GOD'S NOT DEAD, Lisa Arnold and Jarred Coates partner to bring inspirational films with purpose. Based in Louisiana, Film Incito creates transforming films that go beyond the screen and become films in action.  We strive to encourage, inspire and challenge audiences to make a difference.  Our projects include CAGED NO MORE, GOD'S NOT DEAD, CAMP COOL KIDS, GRACIA, CHRISTMAS ANGEL and THIS IS OUR TIME.

About Check the Gate Productions
Check The Gate Productions is a faith and family based film studio based in Covington, Louisiana, which has produced award-winning films such as THIS IS OUR TIME, LETTING GO and GOD'S NOT DEAD, among others. Often incorporating life-affirming organizations into its films, the studio provides a global platform for building awareness of worthy causes. Check the Gate Productions strives to create stories that will inspire, encourage and challenge viewers in a positive way. 

About Red Entertainment Group
Red Entertainment Group, LLC, is a Baton Rouge-based production company that produces award winning films, documentaries, commercials and corporate videos. The company's film work includes bring part of the production team on more than 10 films including GOD'S NOT DEAD, CHRISTMAS ANGEL and FINDING NORMAL. 

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