‘Addiction’ receives Theatrical Release in New York City this September and comes out on DVD in December
After being released theatrically in Los Angeles, California this June, “Addictionâ€, Perri Pierre’s latest production will be playing in select theaters in Manhattan this September. This touching short film, which recently fulfilled the qualifications set by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the film to be considered for an Academy Award in the Live Action Short category in 2014, will be screened from September 27th to 29th, at Quad Cinema, 34 W 13th St, New York, NY. ((212) 255-2243)
Come and see filmmaker Perri Pierre’s Live Action Short film that features a unique and heartbreaking story by Australian writers Steven Spiel and Bethany Moriarty, performances by Perri Pierre and one of the stars of Netflix hit series: Orange is the new black Vicky Jeudy, amazing Costume and Production design by Isabelle Parzygnat, original music by composer Leo Kirkpatrick and astounding makeup by Christina Milfort. The film’s total running time is 17 minutes and it was shot in High Definition.
“Addiction”, is the story of a young man who battles between his addiction to drugs and alcohol and his quest to find true love.
The screenings at the Quad Cinema mark the film’s theatrical debut in New York City, and it will continue to run on the film festival circuit for the coming year as the film’s producer makes his push towards the 2014 Academy Awards. Moreover, the movie will come out on DVD on December 28th. The DVDs will be available on amazon.com and at some local stores in New York City. Digital download and online streaming will also become available on that day.
The film’s producer is: Perri Pierre, born in Brooklyn, NY, grew up in Haiti, he’s an award-winning filmmaker and actor. After studying Drama and Theatre at Queens College (City University of New York), he decided to focus solely on his passion for film. In 2011, he wrote, directed and lead starred in his first production J-12, which is scheduled to air on national television soon. He later produced and lead starred in his second production, ‘Three of One Kind’ with which he won his first award, a People’s choice Award by the International Movie Trailer Festival. Addiction is his third production. Other than his own, Perri has appeared in Law & Order: SVU, Cupid and more.
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Trailer :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re2g_SqFKag
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