Mantervention Explained
Mantervention |
Director: | Stuart Acher |
Cinematography: | John Matysiak |
Editing: | Brad E. Wilhite |
Studio: | Scatena & Rosner Films |
Distributor: | Vision Films |
Runtime: | 98 minutes |
Country: | United States |
Language: | English |
Mantervention is a 2014 American sex comedy film directed by Stuart Acher and written by Juan E.G. The film stars Chloe Bridges, Nick Roux, Jillian Murray, Max Carver, Travis Van Winkle, and Mario Van Peebles.[1]
Premise
Spencer is a heartbroken college student who finds himself trapped in an endless cycle of crying and masturbation, so his best friend Coke decides to put him through a "mantervention" in order to help him get over his ex.[2]
Cast
Production
Mantervention is an independent film that was speculatively produced in 2013 by Scatena & Rosner Films. In January 2014 at the Sundance Film Festival, Vision Films picked up the sales and distribution rights for the picture.[3]
Release
Mantervention premiered at TCL Chinese Theater on July 17, 2014.[4] It was released on September 5, 2014, in select theaters in the United States and through video on demand.[2] [5] [6] The film was initially released across the U.S. on digital cable video-on-demand platforms including Comcast, DirecTV, Xfinity, Cox, Time Warner Cable, Charter Communications, and Mediacom. The only U.S. domestic cable provider to not pick up Mantervention was U-Verse. The film is also available on iTunes, Amazon.com, Best Buy, Hulu, Vudu, and Walmart.[7] [8] [9]
Marketing
Scatena & Rosner Films executed a marketing campaign targeting the college demographic, and also included a limited theatrical release in numerous college markets including University of Alabama, Florida State University, University of Florida, Georgia Institute of Technology, North Carolina State University, and Arizona State University. The campaign employed local street teams, cross-promotions with local restaurants and companies, and interviews and press exposure within the local communities. The campaign was well received in all markets, and led to positive reviews and increased viewership.[10] [11] [12] [13]
Reception
Mantervention won the Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the 2014 Bel Air Film Festival.[13]
Notes and References
- Web site: The Movie Mantervention. Screen Spotlight. August 1, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141003161526/http://www.screenspotlight.com/top-romance-movies/the-movie-mantervention. October 3, 2014.
- Web site: Persall. Steve. Tampa ER doctor pens script for film 'Mantervention'. Tampa Bay Times. August 29, 2014.
- Vision Films Set to Release Scatena & Rosner Films' Horror Picture 'The Sand' and College Comedy 'Mantervention'. Vision Films. PRWeb. January 16, 2014.
- Web site: "MANTERVENTION" Red Carpet Press Screening At TCL Chinese. October 17, 2021. Getty Images.
- mantervention. 491655234209320961. See MANTERVENTION in theaters & VOD September! Get over the ex & #OntoTheNext. Starring @TheRealNickRoux @TVdub. July 22, 2014. October 17, 2021.
- Web site: Mantervention (2014) – Movie. Moviefone. October 17, 2021.
- Vision Films' Feature and Documentary DVD Label Set to Release SHIRIN IN LOVE, BLINDER, MANTERVENTION, SUNSET STRIP and COMEDY WARRIORS. Vision Films. PRWeb. April 8, 2014. October 25, 2014. GreenAtom. https://web.archive.org/web/20141026003650/http://www.greenatom.net/news/vision-films-feature-and-documentary-dvd-label-set-to-release/. October 26, 2014. dead.
- Web site: Watch 'Mantervention'. DirecTV. August 1, 2014.
- Web site: Kealakehe grad produced film heading to theaters. West Hawaii Today. September 19, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141026013450/http://westhawaiitoday.com/news/local-features/kealakehe-grad-produced-film-heading-theaters. October 26, 2014.
- Web site: Quirky Comedy 'Mantervention' to at Play Bama Theater on Thursday Read More: Quirky Comedy 'Mantervention' to at Play Bama Theatre. 95.3 The Bear FM. October 8, 2014.
- Web site: 'Mantervention' Screening in Atlanta Uses New Methods to Reach College Students. Atlanta Daily World. September 24, 2014.
- Web site: Schwingel. Larry. 'Mantervention' film helps men survive relations. Sun-Sentinel. October 12, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141026014925/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/coral-springs/fl-dcg-mantervention-1015-20141012-story.html. October 26, 2014.
- Web site: Mantervention Has Everything You Want In A Movie, Including Lots Of Boobs. Total Frat Move. September 25, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141010173420/http://totalfratmove.com/mantervention-has-everything-you-want-in-a-movie-including-lots-of-boobs/. October 10, 2014.