The Brink Of
Directed byPatrick Meaney
Written byPatrick Meaney
Produced byPatrick Meaney
Nicolette Norgaard
Tim Hoffmann
Jonathan McHugh
StarringNicolette Norgaard
Tim Hoffmann
CinematographyJordan Rennert
Edited byPatrick Meaney
Music byField Observations
Production
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Respect Films
Distributed by4 Digital Media
Release date
  • April 16, 2024 (2024-04-16)
Running time
87 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Brink Of is a 2024 American musical film directed and written by Patrick Meaney that follows an indie pop duo whose songs leave fans wondering if they are more than just bandmates. It stars Nicolette Norgaard and Tim Hoffmann, who also wrote and performed seven original songs in the film.[1] The film was released on April 16, 2024 by 4 Digital Media.[2]

Plot

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Lena and James are rising artists whose deeply romantic songs are on stage chemistry don't reflect anything more than a platonic off stage relationship, or so they claim. As they work on their first album, they reflect on the journey that led them to the brink of mainstream success, and must decide on their personal and professional future.

Cast

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  • Nicolette Norgaard as Lena
  • Tim Hoffmann as James
  • Mina Tobias as Julia
  • Yael Tygiel as Host
  • Sara Silva as Lindsay
  • Athena Demos as Mom
  • Amber Li as Maddie
  • Olivia Crowell as Sara
  • James Olivas as Daniel
  • Daniel Kim as Matt

Production

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The film was conceived by Patrick Meaney and Nicolette Norgaard, who developed the initial idea that Meaney turned into a script. Norgaard approached Hoffmann, who she had gone to college with, to co-star and write the songs with her.[1]

The film was shot around Los Angeles, and includes a seven minute long single take during the party scene that won critical acclaim.[3]

After production, the publishing rights to the songs were acquired by AMR Songs.[4]

Release

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The film premiered at the Golden State Film Festival, where it won the Best Narrative - Audience Award.[5] It subsequently won the Best Narrative Feature - Audience Award at the Vero Beach Film Festival.[6]

The film was acquired for distribution by 4 Digital. It was released April 16, 2024 on VOD.[2]

The film received critical praise, including a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b Saito, Stephen (2024-04-18). "Interview: Nicolette Norgaard and Tim Hoffmann on "The Brink of"". The Moveable Fest. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  2. ^ a b Legacy, Spencer (2024-03-15). "Exclusive The Brink Of Trailer & Poster Preview the Romantic Music Movie". ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  3. ^ Gates, Taylor (2024-04-17). "REVIEW: The Brink Of". FANVERSATION. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  4. ^ "Music Industry Veteran Jonathan McHugh Joins AMR Songs as Senior Advisor Creative and Sync and Board Member". www.recordoftheday.com. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  5. ^ "2022 Awards | Golden State Film Festival". GoldenStateFilmFest. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  6. ^ "THE BRINK OFAudience Award For Best Narrative Feature". vbfilmfest.org/. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  7. ^ "The Brink Of | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
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