Heather Graham’s chosen family is growing.
The actress-turned-filmmaker’s latest big-screen project, selected familyhas been acquired by Brainstorm Media for North America and is scheduled to be released on October 11.
Written, directed and starring Verdi Graham. The film also stars John Broton, Andrea Savage, Michael Gross, Julie Harston, Thomas Lennon and Julia Stiles. selected family It tells the story of a yoga teacher named Ann (Graham) who searches for inner peace amidst a chaotic family and miserable dating life. The situation is further complicated by her inability to say no and her relentless desire to solve everyone’s problems. She also struggles to save her sister Cleo (Stiles) from her drug addiction, with disastrous consequences.
Graham said she can’t wait for audiences to see her film, which she calls a labor of love. “I’m so happy that Brainstorm is releasing my movie selected family In the theater,” she continued. “It felt very empowering to tell a story from a female perspective that was both funny and heartfelt, while also tackling some important social issues. I’m grateful to the amazing cast and team for bringing this film to life.
Brainstorm Media CEO Michelle Schwarzstein added: “Heather Graham has demonstrated her incredible talent both in front of and behind the camera. We can’t wait to release this authentic and funny film. Audiences will enjoy a real enjoy.
Graham, Chad Verdi, Andrea Reilis, Michael Nichols, Michel Verdi, Chad Verdi Jr., Paul Luba, Anthony Gu Das and Chris Collins serve as producers, with Jessica Bennett serving as executive producer. The project screened earlier this year at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Miami Film Festival, San Luis Obispo International Film Festival and San Diego International Film Festival. this selected family The deal was negotiated by Chad A. Verdi of Verdi Prods., VMI CEO Relis and Alex Peters of Brainstorm Media.
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After a long and successful career as an actress in front of the camera (still ongoing), Graham expanded her Hollywood pursuits with a transition behind the camera. She made her feature directorial debut in 2018 half magicShe also co-wrote, directed, and starred alongside Angela Kinsey, Stephanie Beatrice, Johnny Knoxville, Chris D’Elia, and Molly Shannon, among others. selected family This is her second film. She next stars land of bones.
