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A young married couple become involved with another woman and learn to navigate the complications of a polyamorous relationship.

FUN FACT:
I wrote and directed this! It's premiering at the Golden State Film Festival on Friday 2/28 in Hollywood. LA 'xax-ers should come check it out!

https://www.goldenstatefilmfestival.com/tickets

congrats xx

Congrats!! <3 (art gallery subforum?)

It doesn't display a showtime, only location, when I go to purchase a ticket.

I'm not off work until 7pm, do you know when the showing at TCL 6 iz?

Nice!!

I saw the thread title and was like "that's a nice title. I wonder what this is about?"

Quote from: WorldForgot on February 14, 2020, 02:21:31 PM
Congrats!! <3 (art gallery subforum?)

It doesn't display a showtime, only location, when I go to purchase a ticket.

I'm not off work until 7pm, do you know when the showing at TCL 6 iz?

Gah! Their website is killing me. Its at 7:30pm.

Quote from: Fuzzy Dunlop on February 14, 2020, 02:29:07 PM

Quote from: WorldForgot on February 14, 2020, 02:21:31 PM
Congrats!! <3 (art gallery subforum?)

It doesn't display a showtime, only location, when I go to purchase a ticket.

I'm not off work until 7pm, do you know when the showing at TCL 6 iz?

Gah! Their website is killing me. Its at 7:30pm.

Okay cool!! I'm going to purchase a ticket and rush over there from Culver City. (your flick iz playing on my birfday!)

Quote from: WorldForgot on February 14, 2020, 02:30:49 PM
Okay cool!! I'm going to purchase a ticket and rush over there from Culver City. (your flick iz playing on my birfday!)

That's amazing, thank you!

Thanks for the congrats everyone! It's been a long road to get this thing done, I'm really excited to finally get it out there.

Ooof.  That website IS a real brain-buster.   2/28 at 7:30pm, is that it?  That's only 2 subway stops for me!   :yabbse-cool:   (And it's my father's birthday, too.)

Quote from: WorldForgot on February 14, 2020, 02:30:49 PM
(your flick iz playing on my birfday!)

omg i'm dying of course we're the same sign and it's pisces

Freaking awesome! Do you have a trailer cut for it yet?

Nice man! Congratulations!!!

Quote from: polkablues on February 14, 2020, 04:37:47 PM
Freaking awesome! Do you have a trailer cut for it yet?

Soon! We just mixed and are wrapping up final color this week and l'll have a teaser up soon after.

How did the screening at the Chinese go last night?

It was great! Very cool to see it up on the big screen and I think it played well.

We have a few more festivals coming up, will post dates once I have them!

Hey everyone! We have some more dates coming up:

3/20 - CineKink (NYC)
4/4 - NewFilmmakers LA
4/15 - NoHo Cinefest

We also won Best Original Screenplay(!) at GSFF so we're off to a good start.

Would love to see you guys at some of these! Tickets for the NY fest are up now and the LA ones should be available soon. Will keep posting dates here as they pop up, but I don't want to flood the board with promo posts so if I'm being annoying or I should move this to the Art Gallery or something let me know...

Laemmle's NoHo 7!
Neil Breen'z HQ ~

Real happy for ya, Fuzzy Dunlop!

Let me know of any LA screenings through May and beyond, I'll happily attend!

Hey everyone! NewFilmmakers LA, the screening that was cancelled back in April, is putting on a virtual film festival next weekend (6/5 - 6/7) featuring First Blush.

Would love it if you guys stopped in to check it out. Our "slot" is Sunday night but it will be available to stream all weekend. They are also having me do a Zoom Q&A Sunday night at 10pm Pacific.

I'm also trying to get the word out to online indie film and LGBTQ-related sites this week. I've emailed a handful already, but if you have any recs for places you think I should be hitting up, shoot me a PM! Its very much my first rodeo, and the self-promotion aspect is something I've been dreading, so I will take any and all help available.

Fest info and tickets here:

https://www.seedandspark.com/festivals/nfmla (https://www.seedandspark.com/festivals/nfmla)

Hey guys! Just giving this a bump for anyone wants to check out the film tonight. xx.

Finally! First Blush is coming out on VOD/Blu-ray 2/2/21!



Nena and Drew are a young, happy-ish married couple whose relationship is thrown off its axis when they meet Olivia. The trio's attraction to each other is undeniable, but when they become romantically involved, they struggle to navigate the complications of a polyamorous relationship. The three push each other's boundaries to their limits as they discover painful truths about who they are, what they want, and how to love in turbulent times. In turns both hilarious and heartbreaking, the film tenderly explores the anxieties that shape a generation, and celebrates the bravery that it takes to make genuine connections. First Blush is a painfully relatable film about a uniquely complex relationship; a fresh, modern love story that challenges us to re-examine the rules and expectations that define us. With potent writing, sharp direction, and breakout lead performances, the film is an electric piece of work, and not to be missed.

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Congrats. That's cool

Thanks! I'm excited it's finally coming out.

I'm excited too

FIRST BLUSH RELEASE DAY

party-time  :yabbse-grin:

Hell yeah! Thanks for the shout out. I can't believe it's actually out, it's actually kinda weird!

Well, who could have predicted that FIRST BLUSH would follow our very own PEANUT BUTTER FALCON onto the list of Wilber's Unexpected Pleasures list?  :bravo:

Nicely cast, lovely performances (I especially liked John), locally set!  No cringing, no reaching for the remote, and no eye-rolling dialogue!   What a relief!   :yabbse-grin:

At some point--given the opportunity--I have a million questions about your experience of the making of...   

Yes, congratz Fuzzy! Rly into this script and the score. Great font for the on-screen texting, too.

Funny, sweet, synchronous with lived experience. Even though the dialogue has quotable lines they grow out of the characters the way chemistry-in-discovery sprouts. Just how a comedy ought to play.

I'll be checking it soon, another congrats Fuzz!

Thanks so much you guys! It's so cool you're checking it out. I'm glad to hear the dialogue is hitting that sweet spot too, we worked super hard to get that feeling right...

Really enjoyable movie! Great cast. Though I'm sure you were working with a limited budget, the film avoids so many of the technical pitfalls of micro budget cinema. Doesn't feel like it belongs on vimeo (that's a compliment). Editing was impressive, too, and you're the editor. Could feel the enthusiasm for your own material and the moments you created. Way to go all around!

Watched on Prime (https://www.amazon.com/First-Blush-Rachel-Alig/dp/B08SWH376S/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=first+blush&qid=1620606325&sr=8-4)

Intentional Boogie Nights ref?

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Quote from: wilder on May 10, 2021, 02:02:52 AM
Intentional Boogie Nights ref?

YES! You got me. I showed Ryan that scene and was like, this is exactly what we're ripping off, let's just do that.

Thanks for checking it out and for the kind words too. We really tried to stretch our lil budget while staying in our lane. The aim was to have it feel cozy, not flimsy.

Its so cool that it's included with Prime now bc I feel like a lot more people are watching this week!