The Outfield (film) explained

The Outfield
Cinematography:Donald McKinnon
Editing:Brett W. Bachman
Studio:Fullscreen Films
Distributor:Fullscreen
Runtime:90 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

The Outfield is an American sports comedy-drama film written by Lydia Genner and directed by Michael Goldfine & Eli Gonda. The film stars Nash Grier, Cameron Dallas, and Joey Bragg.

The film was released through video on demand on November 10, 2015, by Fullscreen Films.

Plot

Three varsity baseball players, who have been best friends since childhood, enter their final year of high school and must make difficult choices on and off the baseball field. They have to decide between what they want and what their parents want.

Cast

Production

In January 2015, it was announced that Fullscreen, a popular YouTube network, would be launching a division to focus on films and that The Outfield, starring Cameron Dallas and Nash Grier, would be one of the first films produced; the film marked Grier's acting debut.[1] On January 28, 2015, it was announced that Joey Bragg and Caroline Sunshine had joined the cast of the film.[2] On February 4, 2015, it was announced that Olivia Stuck had joined the cast of the film.[3] The casting of Burnie Burns was announced on February 15, 2015.[4]

Filming

Principal photography on the film began on January 24, 2015,[5] and concluded on February 21, 2015.[6] Filmed at Ramona Convent Secondary School.

Release

On July 24, 2015, the first 9 minutes of the film were screened at VidCon.[7] The film was released through video on demand on November 10, 2015.[8] [9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fullscreen Launches Film Division To Develop Feature-Length Movies With YouTube Stars. Tubefilter.com. Bree. Brouwer. January 23, 2015. July 29, 2015.
  2. Web site: Joey Bragg & Caroline Sunshine Working On "The Outfield" January 28, 2015. Dis411.net. Amy. Crooks. January 28, 2015. July 29, 2015.
  3. Web site: Joey Bragg & Caroline Sunshine Working On "The Outfield" January 28, 2015. Dis411.net. Amy. Crooks. January 28, 2015. July 29, 2015.
  4. Web site: ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: Burnie Burns (@burnie) has joined the cast of #TheOutfield!. Twitter.com. February 15, 2015. January 23, 2015.
  5. Web site: THAT'S A WRAP on @Nashgrier for Day 1 of #TheOutfield! . Twitter.com. January 24, 2015. July 29, 2015.
  6. Web site: AND THAT'S A WRAP on filming #TheOutfield!! Thank you all so much for your support. It means the world to us. Now onto editing. GO TEAM!!!. Twitter.com. February 21, 2015. July 29, 2015.
  7. Web site: Vine star Nash Grier talks acting debut in The Outfield trailer. Entertainment Weekly. Shirley. Li. May 4, 2015. July 29, 2015.
  8. Web site: 'The Outfield' Starring Nash Grier, Cameron Dallas to Premiere on iTunes. Variety.com. Todd. Spangler. October 16, 2015. October 16, 2015.
  9. Web site: See the Emotional Trailer for Nash Grier, Cameron Dallas & Joey Bragg's New Movie 'The Outfield'. https://web.archive.org/web/20151104061911/http://www.twistmagazine.com/posts/the-outfield-movie-see-the-trailer-for-the-baseball-film-starring-nash-grier-cameron-dallas-and-joey-bragg-74222. dead. November 4, 2015. Twist Magazine. October 16, 2015. October 16, 2015.