Puppy Love (2020 film)
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| Puppy Love | |
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| Directed by | Michael Maxxis |
| Written by | Michael Maxxis |
| Produced by | David Michaels George Parra Nicolette Saina |
| Starring | Hopper Penn Paz de la Huerta |
Release date |
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Running time | 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.[2] It is based on a year in the life of Maxxis’ male cousin Morgan Fairchild.[2][3]
Cast
- Hopper Penn as Morgan
- Paz de la Huerta as Carla
- Michael Madsen as Wesley
- Donald Cerrone as Danny
- Rosanna Arquette as Deb
- Mickey Avalon as Kenny
- Wayne Newton as Marshall
Production
The film was shot in Edmonton in March 2017.[4] Elle King was attached to appear in the film.[2][3]
When preparing for the role Penn lived with Morgan Fairchild in the latter’s apartment.[1][4]
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]
References
- ^ a b Griwkowsky, Fish (March 15, 2017). "$3-million feature starring Hopper Penn to shoot in Edmonton". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c Hipes, Patrick (March 15, 2017). "Hopper Penn & Paz De La Huerta To Topline Indie 'Puppy Love'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ a b McNary, Dave (March 15, 2017). "Hopper Penn, Paz de la Huerta to Star in Dramatic Comedy 'Puppy Love'". Variety. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ a b Morrison, Kent (March 23, 2017). "'Puppy Love' feature film based in Edmonton". Global News. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (August 27, 2020). "'Puppy Love' to Open Oldenburg Festival". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Gomez, Adrian (October 9, 2020). "'Raw and gritty': 'Puppy Love' tells story of prophetic young dishwasher with brain damage". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Rotter, Joshua (February 2, 2021). "Rosanna Arquette, Hopper Penn team up in 'Puppy Love'". San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Griwlowsky, Fish (September 23, 2020). "Edmonton-made Puppy Love wins twice at Oldenburg Film Festival". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (September 22, 2020). "Oldenburg: 'Puppy Love' Takes Independence Award, Actress Honor for Paz de la Huerta". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
External links
- Puppy Love at IMDb
