June 3, 2014 — A young local movie maker is filming a quirky musical debut. This includes star-studdent cameos and a premier at Oberlin's
Includes star-studded cameos and a premiere at Oberlin's

Joe Kowalski has made nearly 200 short-form projects, but, starting this week, the 19-year-old filmmaker will be filming his first full-length feature in Oberlin and Elyria.

In the past, Kowalski, also an editor for the Sportsman channel's "The Outdoor Option," has found success through his many online works, as can be seen on his YouTube channel 'PogieJoe'. "My Internet show PogieJoe, the basis of the film, is my prime passion," Joe says. "It's been my excuse to really get my hands dirty in the creativity department and have some fantastic times with family, friends, and even a small spattering of celebrities." Guests on Kowalski's show have included John Green, whose New York Times-bestselling book 'The Fault in Our Stars' is being turned into a major motion picture this summer; Jonathan Demme, the Oscar-winning director of The Silence of the Lambs; and Kristy Lee Cook, a former American Idol contestant and country singer.

Joe's new project, entitled "One Day: A Musical" was partially funded through crowdfunding efforts and is indeed a musical with seven original songs composed by Kowalski and his father. It includes it's own blink-or-you'll-miss-them celebrity cameos including the likes of CHiPs' Erik Estrada, Family Guy/Garfield/Invader Zim voice actor Wally Wingert, and actor Andy Umberger whose credits include Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, and Mad Men. The comedic coming-of-age story revolves around a fictionalized version of the director "throwing a self-congratulatory party that goes tremendously awry" in Kowalski's words. "It's a very introspective sort of movie about new media and finding balance in your life but it's also a very fun comedy that we hope will have people snickering into their popcorn."

On July 16th, 2014 at 9:45 PM, a premiere of the hour-long film will be held at the Apollo Theater in Oberlin. The price will be $5 at the door with half of the proceeds being donated to Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. Kowalski promises an "unforgettable night of jolly good fun."

You can find out more about the film at www.pogiojoe.com/one-day-a-musical or by visting www.youtube.com