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LOS ANGELES - PennZone -- Incandescent Entertainment is thrilled to announce the production for its upcoming film, Portal in the Pines, a UFO horror  that delves into the unexpected consequences of scientific exploration. Set against the haunting backdrop of rural landscapes, the film follows a courageous fireman who uncovers a chilling secret—a portal to hell opened by a clandestine particle collider.

The production received a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement to allow filming during the union strikes.

Jamie Kennedy, an actor and comedian who previously starred in the Scream and Tremors franchises, takes on the lead role of the rural fireman thrust into a world of otherworldly danger. Guiding the creative vision of Portal in the Pines is director Eric Gibson.

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The production team is also bolstered by the support of a team of Executive Producers including Angie Sanfillippo, Vince Jolivette, Garrett Kruithof, Yuchuan Cao, Qiuxin Miao and Tamra Davis, and producers including Eric Gibson, Jiarui Guo, David Garrett, Jamie Kennedy and Kemerton Hargrove.

The film is produced by Gorilla Tree Film and Incandescent Entertainment, executive produced by Filmopoly, with Incandescent Entertainment Co-Founder and visionary Chinese-American filmmaker, Jiarui Guo, as producer.

Incandescent Entertainment is also making waves in the film industry with its latest announcement of a groundbreaking film fund. This new venture aims to provide crucial financial support for filmmakers striving to bring their projects to fruition. Under Jiarui's leadership, Incandescent Films is set to offer bridge loans of up to $1 million, empowering creators to overcome financial hurdles and realize their cinematic visions.

Making significant strides, Incandescent Entertainment has already formed strategic financial partnerships with several notable films including "Hazard," directed by Eddie Mensore, which features the talented Sosie Bacon, acclaimed for her roles in "Smile" and "Mare of Eastown." Other projects on the Incandescent slate include co-executive producing "The Wrecker" starring Tyrese Gibson, Harvey Keitel and Mena Suvari. Also upcoming is crime thriller "Desert Dawn," which features Kellan Lutz and Cam Gigandet and is co-executive produced by Incandescent. Both films were also produced by Al Bravo Films and co-produced by Jiarui.

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About Jiarui Guo
Jiarui Guo is a creative powerhouse and award-winning member of the Producers Guild of America. Born and raised in China, Jiarui is known for her work as a producer on projects that expose social problems for minorities.  Since the beginning of her career, Jiarui has produced upwards of 35 short films and five feature films. She and the projects she worked on are recipients of numerous accolades, including over 200 international film festival awards and official selections at festivals such as "LA Shorts Fest," "Rhode Island International Film Festival," "San Diego International Film Festival," "Cannes Short Corner," and "WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival."