Dec 08, 2022

Movie called a love letter to St. Joe now available to the public

Posted Dec 08, 2022 4:53 PM
The cast of Accidental Family at the Missouri Theatre during the movie's premiere/Photo by Brent Martin
The cast of Accidental Family at the Missouri Theatre during the movie's premiere/Photo by Brent Martin

By BRENT MARTIN

St. Joseph Post

A movie filmed in St. Joseph is now available to rent or buy.

Producer Jason Hudson says “Accidental Family” is a showcase for St. Joseph.

“River Bluff Brewing is a big one. Krug Park, actually,” Hudson says of the pieces of St. Joseph featured in the movie. “When you watch it, if you’re from St. Joe you’ll go, ‘Oh my gosh,’ it is a love letter to St. Joe.”

Hudson has had success in St. Joseph before, producing “Christmas at the Chateau,” which landed on Showtime. It was filmed at the Shakespeare Chateau.

Actor Justen Jones calls “Accidental Family” a love letter to St. Joseph.

“There’s something for everyone,” Jones says. “Even if you don’t like the story, the fact that there’s so much St. Joe in the movie, makes it worth the watch right there.”

Producer Jason Hudson speaks with actor Justen Jones at the premiere of Accidental Family/Photo by Brent Martin
Producer Jason Hudson speaks with actor Justen Jones at the premiere of Accidental Family/Photo by Brent Martin

Jones and Hudson tell host Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline they hope the community enjoys the movie.

“Accidental Family” is the second movie Clear Light has filmed in St. Joseph. The company also made “Christmas at the Chateau,” which was centered on the Shakespeare Chateau just off of downtown St. Joseph.

Hudson and Jones encourage everyone from the St. Joseph area to give “Accidental Family” a look.

“I think you’ll enjoy the movie and you’ll get excited to go, man, this was made in St. Joe. This is incredible,” Hudson says.

“You just nailed it right there,” Jones follows. “It’s a St. Joe proud event. So, if you’re proud to be here. If you really want to rally behind St. Joe, this is still the beginning of great things to come.”

Clear Light Entertainment has plans to produce even more content in St. Joseph, though future projects are uncertain.

“Accidental Family” had its premiere at the Missouri Theatre in St. Joseph in August of last year.

You can learn more about “Accidental Family” and other Clear Light projects by going to its website www.clearlightmovies.com.