Echo Chamber: DWFLA - The Girl in the Backseat
This is it, people! It's last of @EchoChamberFP coverage of Dances With Films (22nd June - 2nd July 2023).
Today we're checking out a drama that takes place in the world of human trafficking, and really shows how people can get sucked in. THEN, we're joined by the director, writer, and stars who break everything down! We held it back a bit, cause things get deep into the film, no spoilers though!
'The Girl in the Backseat' is directed by Nick Laurant and written by Chris Marrone & Kika Magalhães. Inspired by True Events, a young immigrant, Sofia (Kika Magalhães), fights for her survival against her predator, Ryan (Chris Marrone), in an involuntary road trip through the vast and mysterious landscape of a worldwide human trafficking ring.
Watch the conversation: HERE!
Today we have:
The Girl in the Backseat - Poster
The Girl in the Backseat
Watch Review: Here.
Dances With Films
Thursday, 1st July 2023 at 17:00pm World Premiere
TCL Chinese 6 Theatres
Buy Tickets: Here.
Director: Nick Laurant
Cast: Kika Magalhães, Chris Marrone, Jasmine Akakpo, Helen Day, Travis Quentin, L. Jeffrey Moore, Brett Driver, Frank Forbes, Max Calder, Kerry Rhodes, Ana Lopes, Kim Ellis, David Dossett, Brooke Olivia Borges, Brian Foyster, Ashley Mangione
Credit: Calico Pictures, Lanterna de Pedra Filmes, Mind the GAP Productions
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Running Time: 85 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Twitter: @Calico_Pictures
Instagram: @calico_pictures
YouTube: Here.
Watch the conversation: HERE!
Nick Laurant
Nick Laurant
Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Showrunner
Nick's dream of directing films began at ten years old when he would cast his friends to star in his elaborate home-movies set in the rolling hills of Marin County, California. In 2011 he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in filmmaking and has written, produced and directed a variety of short films, including "The Tortured," (2012) "Stoker's Truth" (2015) and "Beverly," (2019) which have garnered awards in festival circuits. Alongside his passion for narrative filmmaking, he has also established himself in the new media realm as a core member of the acclaimed production company "Corridor Digital." As of 2020 he show-runs the "Corridor Crew" YouTube channel (5.9 million subscribers). In 2019 he pitched the now-popular video series "VFX Artists React," which aims to teach viewers about under-appreciated disciplines in the entertainment industry such as visual effects, stunt performers, and animators. Most recently Nick has co-produced and directed his debut feature film "The Girl in the Backseat " (2022) produced by Calico Pictures.
Follow Nick via:
IMDb: Here.
Linkedin: Here.
Twitter: @nick_laurant
Instagram: @nicklaurant
YouTube: Here.
Chris Marrone
Chris Marrone
Actor, Producer, Writer
Former University of Georgia Football player now actor, Chris Marrone is known for work on Westworld, Vampire Diaries, CryptTV's Fight night, The Internship and The Girl in the Backseat. Based out of Los Angeles. Chris was born in Tallahassee, Florida. His parents first met on an off Broadway play in New York. His father a stage, television and film actor and his mother a musical theater actor. Chris has always had a love for film making and storytelling. The idea of working in the entertainment industry was cultivated in him at a young age from hearing the stories from his parents about their experiences in the business. Chris played football all throughout high school and into College, he played from 2008-2010 at the University of Georgia. After the conclusion of his football career, he was contacted by Coach Van Halanger from UGA informing him of a casting director searching for real football players who could act. Taking the leap of faith, Chris headed to Atlanta to make the audition. Being his first audition, casting director Shay Griffin insisted he pursuit being an actor due to his raw talent, After getting the call back and landing the role as Murphy in the NBC film "Field of Vision" he knew this is what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. Since "Field of Vision" over the past several years he has worked on a multitude of studio features and television shows. Whenever he has down time, Chris keeps himself in class. And is in post production with his first feature film that he wrote, produced and acted in titled "The Girl in the Backseat"
Follow Chris via:
IMDb: Here.
Linkedin: Here.
Twitter: @chrismarrone_
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @chrismarrone_
Watch her on Prime Video: Here.
Watch her on Prime Video UK: Here.
Kika Magalhães
Kika Magalhães
Actress, Producer, Writer
Kika Magalhães is known for The Eyes of My Mother (2016), The Girl in the Backseat and Death on the Border.
Follow Kika via:
IMDb: Here.
Twitter: @Kicksintheflix
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @kicksintheflix
Watch her on Prime Video: Here.
Watch her on Prime Video UK: Here.
Dances With Films - Poster
26th Dances With Films
Dances With Films (DWF:LA & DWF:NYC), now in its 26th year, champions the unflinching spirit at the very core of the independent film scene. While the vast majority of film fests rely heavily on celebrity, we have relied on the innovation, talent, creativity and sweat equity that revolutionized the entertainment industry. And that reliance continues to prove successful with alumni moving on to write, direct and produce celebrity-studded vehicles, star in blockbuster movies and television series, produce multi-million dollar films and create hit TV shows. Oh…. and we even have several OSCAR® nominees… In a world of homogenized, formulaic film festivals, DWF:LA continues to defy the rules.
Film Information: Here.
Film Programme & Tickets: Here.
Panel + Special Events: Here.
Website: Here.
Twitter: @danceswithfilms
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @danceswithfilms
*(Music)
'I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You' by Black Kids - 2008