Everything Strange and New
Everything Strange and New is a 2011 American independent film directed by San Francisco-based cinematographer Frazer Bradshaw and produced by A.D. Liano and Laura Techera Francia. It world premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and was commercially released by IndiePix Films in 2011.
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| Directed by | Frazer Bradshaw |
| Produced by | A.D. Liano Laura Techera Francia |
| Written by | Frazer Bradshaw |
| Starring | Jerry McDaniel Beth Lisick Luis Saguar Rigo Chacon Jr. |
| Music by | Dan Plonsey Kent Sparling |
| Cinematography | Frazer Bradshaw |
| Edited by | Frazer Bradshaw Jesse Spencer |
Production company | Lucky Hat Entertainment |
| Distributed by | IndiePix Films |
Release date | February 25, 2011 |
Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Film won the prestigious FIPRESCI award presented by the International Federation of Film Critics and was nominated for both a Gotham Award and an Independent Spirit Award in 2011.
Plot
Wayne is a carpenter and father stuck in an uninspiring marriage with a home mortgage that is underwater. In the wake of existential questions that propel Wayne in to deep thought, his divorced friend Leo offers no answers, but instead raises a complex emotional question of adulthood.
Cast
- Jerry McDaniel as Wayne
- Beth Lisick as Renee
- Luis Saguar as Manny
- Rigo Chacon Jr. as Leo
- Diana Tenes as Manny's Wife
- Susie Wise as Sara
Production
San Francisco-based cinematographer Frazer Bradshaw helms his first feature narrative in the spirit of his trademark short film pastorals, Everyday Here and His Ocean. Produced by Laura Techera Francia and A.D Liano. The film was shot on location in Oakland, California and produced by Lucky Hat Entertainment.
Awards
Everything Strange and New won the CineVision Award at the Munich International Film Festival and the Fipresci (International Federation of Film Critics) Award at the 2009 San Francisco Film Festival. The Film was also nominated for Best First Feature at the 26th Independent Spirit Awards in 2010 and for a Gotham Award in the categories of Best Breakthrough Director and Best Film Not Playing at a Theater Near You.
External links
- Everything Strange and New at IMDb
- Greenberg, James (2009-01-26). "Film Review: Everything Strange and New". The Hollywood Reporter.
- DeBruge, Peter (2009-01-29). "Review: 'Everything Strange and New'". Variety.