Read: Watch: Dating Troubles Abound in Exclusive 'Portrait of a Serial Monogamist' Trailer After a limited theatrical run last month at Los Angeles' Arena Cinema, John Mitchell and Christina Zeidler's "Portrait of a Serial Monogamist" is hitting DVD and VOD platforms today, February 9, and Indiewire is celebrating with an exclusive clip from the Lgbt romantic-comedy, which shows off the film's breaking-the-fourth-wall narration and witty jokes. The movie centers around Elsie (Diane Flacks), a strong, charming and successful woman who has made a name for herself not only from her success as a Toronto TV producer, but also from being a self-proclaimed monogamist who seems to have had sex with everything that moves in town. Seeing as her relentless pattern of breaking hearts has no end, her friends boldly challenge Elsie to stay single for five months. But when the vivacious DJ Lolli stumbles her way into Elsie's life, she's...
- 2/9/2016
- by Riyad Mammadyarov
- Indiewire
Read More: Lgbt Rom-Com 'Portrait of a Serial Monogamist' Acquired by Wolfe Releasing A new trailer has been released for "Portrait of a Serial Monogamist" that teases all of its modern revisions of the well-worn romantic-comedy genre. Written and directed by John Mitchell and Christina Zeidler, "Portrait of a Serial Monogamist" stars Diane Flacks as Elsie, a woman with a long string of broken hearts behind her. Elsie breaks up with her longtime girlfriend in order to move on to a new romantic pursuit, something she has a hefty reputation for. Elsie faces off against a large slew of problems that plague the modern dater, including disapproval from family, conflicting advice from friends and a healthy mixture of guilt, regret and a little bit of hope that the newest relationship will actually work out. An honest look at the predicaments that serial daters find themselves in, "Portrait of a Serial...
- 11/30/2015
- by Ryan Anielski
- Indiewire
The distributor has acquired all Us rights to Canadian Lgbt rom-com Portrait Of A Serial Monogamist ahead of its world premiere at Inside Out Lbgt Film Festival in Toronto.
Wolfe Release plans a late 2015 or early 2016 release for the story about a fortysomething TV producer who breaks up with her long-term girlfriend to pursue a younger woman.
John Mitchell and Christina Zeidler directed Portrait Of A Serial Monogamist for Industry Pictures Inc and Chosen Waters Productions.
Mehernaz Lentin and Zeidler produced and Diane Flacks, Carolyn Taylor, Sabrina Jalees, Caroline Gillis, Shoshana Sperling, Dawn Whitwell and Vanessa Dunn star. The premiere is set for the festival’s closing night gala screening on May 31.
Portrait Of A Serial Monogamist is funded by an Indiegogo campaign and private investors and was made with the support of the Canadian Film Tax Credit and the Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit.
Jim Stephens of Wolfe Releasing brokered the deal with Marina Cordoni of [link...
Wolfe Release plans a late 2015 or early 2016 release for the story about a fortysomething TV producer who breaks up with her long-term girlfriend to pursue a younger woman.
John Mitchell and Christina Zeidler directed Portrait Of A Serial Monogamist for Industry Pictures Inc and Chosen Waters Productions.
Mehernaz Lentin and Zeidler produced and Diane Flacks, Carolyn Taylor, Sabrina Jalees, Caroline Gillis, Shoshana Sperling, Dawn Whitwell and Vanessa Dunn star. The premiere is set for the festival’s closing night gala screening on May 31.
Portrait Of A Serial Monogamist is funded by an Indiegogo campaign and private investors and was made with the support of the Canadian Film Tax Credit and the Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit.
Jim Stephens of Wolfe Releasing brokered the deal with Marina Cordoni of [link...
- 5/26/2015
- ScreenDaily
After Away From Her, Canadian actress Sarah Polley will direct a second film. As a matter of fact, production has begun today in Toronto for the Canadian film Take This Waltz, Polley's second directorial work.
The film's story can be described like this according to the folks at IonCinema.com:
When 28-year-old Margot (Michelle Williams) meets Daniel (Luke Kirby), their chemistry is intense and immediate. But Margot suppresses her sudden attraction: she is happily married to Lou (Seth Rogen), a celebrated cookbook writer. When Margot learns that Daniel lives across the street from them, the certainty about her domestic life shatters. She and Daniel steal moments throughout the steaming Toronto summer, their eroticism heightened by their restraint. Margot finally gives in to desire and in doing so, discovers some unsettling truths about herself. Swelteringly hot, bright and colorful like a bowl of fruit, Take This Waltz leads us, laughing, through...
The film's story can be described like this according to the folks at IonCinema.com:
When 28-year-old Margot (Michelle Williams) meets Daniel (Luke Kirby), their chemistry is intense and immediate. But Margot suppresses her sudden attraction: she is happily married to Lou (Seth Rogen), a celebrated cookbook writer. When Margot learns that Daniel lives across the street from them, the certainty about her domestic life shatters. She and Daniel steal moments throughout the steaming Toronto summer, their eroticism heightened by their restraint. Margot finally gives in to desire and in doing so, discovers some unsettling truths about herself. Swelteringly hot, bright and colorful like a bowl of fruit, Take This Waltz leads us, laughing, through...
- 7/15/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
Toronto -- Sarah Polley's romantic drama "Take This Waltz" has added Diana D'Aquila, Dustin Peters and Aaron Abrams to its cast ahead of a July shoot in Toronto.
The indie pic about choices made in sticky romantic triangle earlier unveiled star billing for Seth Rogen, Michelle Williams and Sarah Silverman.
The latest talent added includes Jean-Michel Le Gal, who appeared in a recent short film by Polley, "The Heart," Aaron Abrams, Albert Howell and Danielle Miller.
Filling out the cast will be Matt Baram, Avi Phillips and Diane Flacks.
Polley, who penned the script for "Take This Waltz," will share the producer credits with Susan Cavan of Accent Entertainment.
Mongrel Media, which released Polley's last film, "Away From Her," will distribute her latest directorial effort across Canada.
TF1 International has been pre-selling "Take This Waltz" internationally.
The indie pic about choices made in sticky romantic triangle earlier unveiled star billing for Seth Rogen, Michelle Williams and Sarah Silverman.
The latest talent added includes Jean-Michel Le Gal, who appeared in a recent short film by Polley, "The Heart," Aaron Abrams, Albert Howell and Danielle Miller.
Filling out the cast will be Matt Baram, Avi Phillips and Diane Flacks.
Polley, who penned the script for "Take This Waltz," will share the producer credits with Susan Cavan of Accent Entertainment.
Mongrel Media, which released Polley's last film, "Away From Her," will distribute her latest directorial effort across Canada.
TF1 International has been pre-selling "Take This Waltz" internationally.
- 6/28/2010
- by By Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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