Puppy Love (2020 film) explained
| Puppy Love |
| Director: | Michael Maxxis |
| Producer: | David Michaels
George Parra
Nicolette Saina |
| Starring: | Hopper Penn
Paz de la Huerta |
| Runtime: | 110 minutes |
| Country: | Canada |
| Language: | English |
| Budget: | $3 million[1] |
Puppy Love is a 2020 Canadian comedy drama film written and directed by Michael Maxxis in his feature directorial debut, and starring Hopper Penn and Paz de la Huerta. It is based on a year in the life of Maxxis’ male cousin Morgan Fairchild.
Cast
Production
The film was shot in Edmonton in March 2017.[2] Elle King was attached to appear in the film.[3] [4]
When preparing for the role Penn lived with Morgan Fairchild in the latter’s apartment.[1] [2]
Release
The film premiered at the Oldenburg International Film Festival in September 2020.[5] The film was also screened at the Santa Fe International Film Festival on October 16, 2020.[6] It was also screened at the San Francisco Independent Film Festival on February 4, 2021.[7]
Awards
At the Oldenburg Film Festival, the film won the German Independence Award — Spirit of Cinema and de la Huerta won the Seymour Cassel Award for Best Actress.[8] [9]
Notes and References
- News: Griwkowsky. Fish. $3-million feature starring Hopper Penn to shoot in Edmonton. March 15, 2017. Edmonton Journal. July 3, 2023.
- Web site: Morrison. Kent. 'Puppy Love' feature film based in Edmonton. March 23, 2017. Global News. July 3, 2023.
- Web site: Hipes. Patrick. Hopper Penn & Paz De La Huerta To Topline Indie 'Puppy Love'. March 15, 2017. Deadline Hollywood. July 3, 2023.
- McNary. Dave. Hopper Penn, Paz de la Huerta to Star in Dramatic Comedy 'Puppy Love'. March 15, 2017. Variety. July 3, 2023.
- Roxborough. Scott. 'Puppy Love' to Open Oldenburg Festival. August 27, 2020. The Hollywood Reporter. July 3, 2023.
- News: Gomez. Adrian. 'Raw and gritty': 'Puppy Love' tells story of prophetic young dishwasher with brain damage. October 9, 2020. Albuquerque Journal. July 3, 2023.
- News: Rotter. Joshua. Rosanna Arquette, Hopper Penn team up in 'Puppy Love'. February 2, 2021. San Francisco Examiner. July 3, 2023.
- News: Griwlowsky. Fish. Edmonton-made Puppy Love wins twice at Oldenburg Film Festival. September 23, 2020. Edmonton Journal. July 3, 2023.
- Roxborough. Scott. Oldenburg: 'Puppy Love' Takes Independence Award, Actress Honor for Paz de la Huerta. September 22, 2020. The Hollywood Reporter. July 3, 2023.
