Distancing Socially is an American comedy film directed and written by Chris Blake. The film stars Rory Scovel, Jessika Van, Alan Tudyk, Melanie Chandra, Sarah Levy, Connor Paolo, Andy Buckley, and Jim O'Heir.[1]
| Distancing Socially | |
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 Official release poster | |
| Directed by | Chris Blake |
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| Produced by | Chris Blake Milan Chakraborty Josh Moody Dave Moody |
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| Cinematography | Josh Moody |
| Music by | Bryan Arata |
Production company | MonkeyRat Productions |
| Distributed by | Cinedigm |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film was shot remotely on the iPhone 11 Pro at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Variety premiered the film's trailer on August 18, 2021, and announced that Cinedigm had acquired the North American rights to the film.[2] It was released on October 5, 2021, by Cinedigm.
Premise
editComposed of a series of short vignettes that share a telecommunications application as a common thread, Distancing Socially focuses on loosely connected human interactions taking place virtually across a world in lockdown.[3] The film is said to explore love, friendship, and the idea that a world of increased connectivity ironically leads to greater miscommunication.[4]
Cast
editThe cast includes:
- Rory Scovel
- Jessika Van
- Alan Tudyk
- Melanie Chandra
- Sarah Levy
- Connor Paolo
- Andy Buckley
- Jim O'Heir
- Emma Fitzpatrick
- Blythe Howard
- Sierra Katow
- Jay Larson
- Dawan Owens
- Willie Macc
- Ted Welch
- Graham Outerbridge
- Matthew Hancock
Release
editIt was released on October 5, 2021, by Cinedigm.
References
edit- ^ Marc Malkin (October 7, 2020). "Oct 7, 2020 'Schitt's Creek' Actor Sarah Levy Cast in COVID-Inspired Indie 'Distancing Socially' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (August 18, 2021). "Alan Tudyk, Sarah Levy Navigate Quarantine Life in 'Distancing Socially' Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ^ "First trailer for Schitt's Creek and Parks and Recreation stars' new movie". digitalspy.com. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
- ^ Alan Tudyk, Sarah Levy Navigate Quarantine Life in ‘Distancing Socially’ Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)/