Hopwood DePree and his team are putting the post-production touches on What's Wrong with Virginia, a star-studded new film shot in Holland - and potentially headed toward Cannes.

DePree, founder and CEO of TicTock Studios, wrapped up shooting in November on the drama, which stars Academy Award®-winner Jennifer Connelly and Academy Award-nominee Ed Harris. Additionally, more than 1,000 aspiring and established actors turned out for the film's open casting call in August. More than 200 West Michigan residents made it onto the payroll for the production, which was "99 percent" shot in the area.

"It was great seeing so many local people cast in this film, with speaking roles and as extras," said DePree, one of three producers on the film. "As a West Michigan native, it's tremendous to see these kinds of opportunities go to our residents. This was really a quality project."

The story focuses on Virginia (Connelly), a charming yet psychologically disturbed woman who has been carrying on a clandestine affair with Mormon Sheriff Richard Tipton (Harris), who has tossed his hat into the race for the state senate. Their secret - and his senate race - promise to unravel when Virginia's illegitimate 16-year-old son, Emmett (Harrison Gilbertson), begins a romantic relationship with Tipton's daughter (Emma Roberts).

The film marks the directorial debut of Dustin Lance Black, who won an Academy Award last year for his screenplay of Milk. Also noteworthy among the credits are executive producers Gus Van Sant, an Academy Award-nominated director, and Emmy Award®-winner Yeardley Smith, who also has some screen time. Christine Vachon, a producer of Boys Don't Cry - which earned a best actress Oscar for Hilary Swank and a nod to Chloe Sevigny for best supporting actress - rounds out the stellar cast and crew.

"I am a big fan of Lance's work," DePree noted. "At the Academy Awards last year when his script was honored, everyone was eager to see what his next project would be.

"The caliber and style of writing for Milk were so interesting and so different that there was a lot of interest in Hollywood to see what he would do next. There were some really wonderful people attached to this film. All of them, coupled with a great script, made this a great project."

After production work is completed on the film, which DePree expects to wrap up in March or April, they will submit What's Wrong with Virginia to the Cannes International Film Festival, among others. DePree said they are already working with U.S. distributors and have begun some talks with foreign distributors.

"For my part, it was exciting working with such a high level of talent," he said. "It was truly exciting every morning to get up and got to the see to see what the actors, directors and cinematographer are going to produce. I was blown away daily."