Distancing Socially Explained

Distancing Socially
Director:Chris Blake
Producer:Chris Blake
Milan Chakraborty
Josh Moody
Dave Moody
Screenplay:
  • Chris Blake
Starring:
Music:Bryan Arata
Cinematography:Josh Moody
Production Companies:MonkeyRat Productions
Distributor:Cinedigm
Runtime:96 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Distancing Socially is an American comedy film directed and written by Chris Blake. The film stars Rory Scovel, Jessika Van, Alan Tudyk, Melanie Chandra, Sarah Levy, Connor Paolo, Andy Buckley, and Jim O'Heir.[1]

The film was shot remotely on the iPhone 11 Pro at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Variety premiered the film's trailer on August 18, 2021, and announced that Cinedigm had acquired the North American rights to the film.[2] It was released on October 5, 2021, by Cinedigm.

Premise

Composed of a series of short vignettes that share a telecommunications application as a common thread, Distancing Socially focuses on loosely connected human interactions taking place virtually across a world in lockdown.[3] The film is said to explore love, friendship, and the idea that a world of increased connectivity ironically leads to greater miscommunication.[4]

Cast

The cast includes:

Release

It was released on October 5, 2021, by Cinedigm.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oct 7, 2020 'Schitt's Creek' Actor Sarah Levy Cast in COVID-Inspired Indie 'Distancing Socially' (EXCLUSIVE). Marc Malkin. Variety. October 7, 2020. October 7, 2020.
  2. Web site: Alan Tudyk, Sarah Levy Navigate Quarantine Life in 'Distancing Socially' Trailer (EXCLUSIVE). Ethan. Shanfeld. Variety. August 18, 2021. August 18, 2021.
  3. Web site: First trailer for Schitt's Creek and Parks and Recreation stars' new movie. digitalspy.com. August 23, 2021.
  4. Alan Tudyk, Sarah Levy Navigate Quarantine Life in ‘Distancing Socially’ Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)/