Stars: Phoebe Tonkin, Lamorne Morris, Christopher Denham, Madison Hu, Lauren Bowles, Patrick Fischler | Written and Directed by The China Brothers
Up until recently I worked the night shift in a hotel, so I know how creepy it can feel at times, especially when you’re getting used to the place with all of the building’s odd little noises and quirks. That’s the position Gwen finds herself in.
Recently moved into the area and in need of money, she’s answered an ad for a temporary overnight position at the All Tucked Inn. The owner Teddy, who seems to be making his story up as he goes along, tells her the woman who regularly does the job has been sidelined with medical issues. He’d love to stay and help, but he has a date. But there’s nothing to worry about, this is a quiet, peaceful place where nothing ever happens.
Up until recently I worked the night shift in a hotel, so I know how creepy it can feel at times, especially when you’re getting used to the place with all of the building’s odd little noises and quirks. That’s the position Gwen finds herself in.
Recently moved into the area and in need of money, she’s answered an ad for a temporary overnight position at the All Tucked Inn. The owner Teddy, who seems to be making his story up as he goes along, tells her the woman who regularly does the job has been sidelined with medical issues. He’d love to stay and help, but he has a date. But there’s nothing to worry about, this is a quiet, peaceful place where nothing ever happens.
- 3/19/2024
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Exclusive: Jeff Friday Media (Jfm) has landed writer/director Khaled Ridgeway’s second film project Lucid Summer. Jfm, which has a motion picture development deal with Sony Pictures, has signed on to produce the film that follows Ridgeway’s award-winning comedy-drama Death of a Telemarketer recently acquired by Sony Pictures.
With a script by Ridgeway and Noah Cooper, Lucid Summer is a dramatic psychological thriller about how a family navigates a hidden world of secrets while managing to keep secrets from one another. The film will be directed by American Black Film Festival (ABFF) alum Ridgeway. ABFF founder and Jfm CEO Jeff Friday will serve as executive producer along with Nicole Friday, ABFF Ventures president and Gm. The film marked Jfm’s first production with Sony Pictures as a result of the company’s distinct motion picture partnership. Production will begin in Summer 2022.
“Great relationships play an integral part in any artist’s success,...
With a script by Ridgeway and Noah Cooper, Lucid Summer is a dramatic psychological thriller about how a family navigates a hidden world of secrets while managing to keep secrets from one another. The film will be directed by American Black Film Festival (ABFF) alum Ridgeway. ABFF founder and Jfm CEO Jeff Friday will serve as executive producer along with Nicole Friday, ABFF Ventures president and Gm. The film marked Jfm’s first production with Sony Pictures as a result of the company’s distinct motion picture partnership. Production will begin in Summer 2022.
“Great relationships play an integral part in any artist’s success,...
- 12/19/2021
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
"Rise & shine, let's play a game." Sony has revealed the official trailer for Death of a Telemarketer, a dark comedy about an ambitious telemarketer who calls someone he shouldn't have. This is arriving on VOD next month, if anyone is interested in watching a comedy about those people you can't stand to talk to on the phone. A smooth-talking telemarketer finds himself at the mercy of the man he tried to swindle. Death of a Telemarketer stars Lamorne Morris as a telemarketer who meets his match calling Jackie Earle Haley. Thankfully this trailer doesn't really reveal what happens next after the caller gets him, but at the same time, I have no idea how they're going to fill an entire film with this story. It doesn't look as creative or as crazy as Boots Riley's Sorry to Bother You, but I'm still curious to see where this goes. Check it out below.
- 11/2/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Exclusive: The Lamorne Morris and Jackie Earle Haley movie Death of a Telemarketer has landed at Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions.
The comedy-drama, which also stars Alisha Wainwright, Haley Joel Osment and Woody McClain, won the Fan Favorite Film Award at the American Black Film Festival last year.
Written and directed by recent University of Southern California Cinematic Arts graduate Khaled Ridgeway, Death of a Telemarketer follows a smooth-talking telemarketer (Morris) who finds himself at the mercy of the man he tried to swindle (Earle Haley) and must pass a twisted test on ethics if he wants to live to sell another day.
Matt McGorry, Gil Ozeri, Sujata Day, David So, Ian Verdun, Gwen Gottlieb, and Starletta DuPois round out the cast.
Datari Turner produced the film for Datari Turner Productions along with James J. Yi., and Meagan Good.
EPs are Jeff Friday, Phil Thornton, Leah Daniels-Butler, H.M. Coakley, Seth Gottlieb,...
The comedy-drama, which also stars Alisha Wainwright, Haley Joel Osment and Woody McClain, won the Fan Favorite Film Award at the American Black Film Festival last year.
Written and directed by recent University of Southern California Cinematic Arts graduate Khaled Ridgeway, Death of a Telemarketer follows a smooth-talking telemarketer (Morris) who finds himself at the mercy of the man he tried to swindle (Earle Haley) and must pass a twisted test on ethics if he wants to live to sell another day.
Matt McGorry, Gil Ozeri, Sujata Day, David So, Ian Verdun, Gwen Gottlieb, and Starletta DuPois round out the cast.
Datari Turner produced the film for Datari Turner Productions along with James J. Yi., and Meagan Good.
EPs are Jeff Friday, Phil Thornton, Leah Daniels-Butler, H.M. Coakley, Seth Gottlieb,...
- 10/29/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Woody McClain, who currently appears in the Starz Power spinoff, Power Book II: Ghost, has been added to the cast of The Harder They Fall. The Netflix western stars Idris Elba, Jonathan Majors, Zazie Beetz, Lakeith Stanfield, Delroy Lindo, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi, Rj Cyler, and Oscar winner Regina King. Jeymes Samuel, who co-wrote the screenplay with Boaz Yakin, is directing the pic. It’s about an outlaw Nat Love (Majors) who discovers that the man (Elba) who killed his parents two decades ago is being released from prison, he reunites with his gang to track his enemy down and seek his revenge. Jay-Z, James Lassiter, Lawrence Bender, and Samuel are producing. McClain’s other credits include The Bobby Brown Story, The New Edition Story, and indie comedy Death of a Telemarketer.
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Faith Based star Luke Barnett has signed on for two indie dramas, the Waheed AlQawasmi-directed Arabic/English-language drama Jacir,...
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Faith Based star Luke Barnett has signed on for two indie dramas, the Waheed AlQawasmi-directed Arabic/English-language drama Jacir,...
- 12/15/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sony Pictures Entertainment (Spe) is changing the game with its latest venture. The studio has revealed that they have inked a unique first-look deal with Jeff Friday Media (Jfm), the newly-formed production house launched by the company CEO Jeff Friday, founder of the annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), which has become a leading festival and touchstone for Black content creators.
Under the multi-year deal, Sony will be offered first consideration for narrative feature films submitted to the Festival, and year-round access and introductions to emerging filmmakers discovered by Friday. In a time when Hollywood is actively seeking diverse and inclusive voices in front of and behind the camera, the deal will broaden Spe’s pipeline, ushering in the next generation of storytellers, and accelerating exposure and opportunity for filmmaking talent of color. Friday will serve as producer of the original films created by the talent he discovers.
“Diverse...
Under the multi-year deal, Sony will be offered first consideration for narrative feature films submitted to the Festival, and year-round access and introductions to emerging filmmakers discovered by Friday. In a time when Hollywood is actively seeking diverse and inclusive voices in front of and behind the camera, the deal will broaden Spe’s pipeline, ushering in the next generation of storytellers, and accelerating exposure and opportunity for filmmaking talent of color. Friday will serve as producer of the original films created by the talent he discovers.
“Diverse...
- 10/19/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
American Black Film Festival (ABFF) wrapped its 24th annual celebration with The Best Of The ABFF Awards. Taking place virtually and via the newly launched ABFF Play platform, the award ceremony was hosted by Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker with a simulcast on IMDb.
Presenters included Oscar nominated director Lee Daniels, Laz Alonso (The Boys), Bevy Smith (Bevelations), Logan Browning (Dear White People), Sinqua Walls (American Soul), La La Anthony (Power) and Spike Lee (Da 5 Bloods).
The jury award for Best U.S. Feature went to Curtis, directed and written by Chris Bailey, while Hisonni Johnson was named Best Director for Take Out Girl, and Best Ccreenplay went to Addison Henderson for G.O.D – Givers of Death.
The first annual John Singleton Director Award for Best First Feature for a director of African descent went to Solomon Onita, Jr for Tazmanian Devil, while the Khaled Ridgeway-helmed comedy...
Presenters included Oscar nominated director Lee Daniels, Laz Alonso (The Boys), Bevy Smith (Bevelations), Logan Browning (Dear White People), Sinqua Walls (American Soul), La La Anthony (Power) and Spike Lee (Da 5 Bloods).
The jury award for Best U.S. Feature went to Curtis, directed and written by Chris Bailey, while Hisonni Johnson was named Best Director for Take Out Girl, and Best Ccreenplay went to Addison Henderson for G.O.D – Givers of Death.
The first annual John Singleton Director Award for Best First Feature for a director of African descent went to Solomon Onita, Jr for Tazmanian Devil, while the Khaled Ridgeway-helmed comedy...
- 8/31/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
The 24th American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach has wrapped its virtual edition, with Chris Bailey’s basketball drama Curtis picking up the best U.S. narrative feature prize.
Bailey’s drama stars Dwight Henry as a former basketball star searching the streets of Detroit for his lost championship ring as he battles mental illness.
The fan favorite award went to Khaled Ridgeway’s comedy drama Death of A Telemarketer, which follows Lamorne Morris’ telephone salesman as he’s held hostage after attempting to con a man to win an employee sales contest. Jackie Earle Haley, Alisha Wainwright and Haley Joel ...
Bailey’s drama stars Dwight Henry as a former basketball star searching the streets of Detroit for his lost championship ring as he battles mental illness.
The fan favorite award went to Khaled Ridgeway’s comedy drama Death of A Telemarketer, which follows Lamorne Morris’ telephone salesman as he’s held hostage after attempting to con a man to win an employee sales contest. Jackie Earle Haley, Alisha Wainwright and Haley Joel ...
- 8/31/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
The 24th American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach has wrapped its virtual edition, with Chris Bailey’s basketball drama Curtis picking up the best U.S. narrative feature prize.
Bailey’s drama stars Dwight Henry as a former basketball star searching the streets of Detroit for his lost championship ring as he battles mental illness.
The fan favorite award went to Khaled Ridgeway’s comedy drama Death of A Telemarketer, which follows Lamorne Morris’ telephone salesman as he’s held hostage after attempting to con a man to win an employee sales contest. Jackie Earle Haley, Alisha Wainwright and Haley Joel ...
Bailey’s drama stars Dwight Henry as a former basketball star searching the streets of Detroit for his lost championship ring as he battles mental illness.
The fan favorite award went to Khaled Ridgeway’s comedy drama Death of A Telemarketer, which follows Lamorne Morris’ telephone salesman as he’s held hostage after attempting to con a man to win an employee sales contest. Jackie Earle Haley, Alisha Wainwright and Haley Joel ...
- 8/31/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: The 27th annual Austin Film Festival (Aff) has unveiled their first wave of programming for its virtual edition for the fest which takes place October 22-29.
In addition to panels, the writers-driven fest will feature the world premiere of Anne Rapp’s Horton Foote: The Road to Home, which puts the spotlight on the work of the titular Oscar-winning screenwriter of the 1962 adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Aff will also feature world premieres from second-round writers through the Festival’s Screenplay competitions, including The Catch from first-time director Matthew Ya-Hsiung Balzer as well as Paper Tiger, which also marks the directorial debut of Paul Kowalski. Khaled Ridgeway will also debut the Texas Premiere of his film Death of a Telemarketer starring Larmorne Morris, Haley Joel Osment, and Jackie Earle Haley.
Aff will spotlight Texas filmmakers with the North-American premiere of Blinders, directed by former Terrence Malick...
In addition to panels, the writers-driven fest will feature the world premiere of Anne Rapp’s Horton Foote: The Road to Home, which puts the spotlight on the work of the titular Oscar-winning screenwriter of the 1962 adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Aff will also feature world premieres from second-round writers through the Festival’s Screenplay competitions, including The Catch from first-time director Matthew Ya-Hsiung Balzer as well as Paper Tiger, which also marks the directorial debut of Paul Kowalski. Khaled Ridgeway will also debut the Texas Premiere of his film Death of a Telemarketer starring Larmorne Morris, Haley Joel Osment, and Jackie Earle Haley.
Aff will spotlight Texas filmmakers with the North-American premiere of Blinders, directed by former Terrence Malick...
- 8/27/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
The 24th iteration of the American Black Film Festival has announced the lineup for its virtual fest.
The program, which will run from Aug. 21-30, will feature projects across competitive categories including U.S. narrative, international narrative, documentary features, web series and HBO short film.
Projects in the U.S. narrative category include the True to the Game sequel True to the Game 2: Gena's Story, starring Vivica A. Fox; She Ball, from writer-director Nick Cannon; and Death of a Telemarketer, starring Lamorne Morris, who will be also speaking at Abff about upcoming Hulu series Woke.
The doc category includes features that ...
The program, which will run from Aug. 21-30, will feature projects across competitive categories including U.S. narrative, international narrative, documentary features, web series and HBO short film.
Projects in the U.S. narrative category include the True to the Game sequel True to the Game 2: Gena's Story, starring Vivica A. Fox; She Ball, from writer-director Nick Cannon; and Death of a Telemarketer, starring Lamorne Morris, who will be also speaking at Abff about upcoming Hulu series Woke.
The doc category includes features that ...
- 7/23/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 24th iteration of the American Black Film Festival has announced the lineup for its virtual fest.
The program, which will run from Aug. 21-30, will feature projects across competitive categories including U.S. narrative, international narrative, documentary features, web series and HBO short film.
Projects in the U.S. narrative category include the True to the Game sequel True to the Game 2: Gena's Story, starring Vivica A. Fox; She Ball, from writer-director Nick Cannon; and Death of a Telemarketer, starring Lamorne Morris, who will be also speaking at Abff about upcoming Hulu series Woke.
The doc category includes features that ...
The program, which will run from Aug. 21-30, will feature projects across competitive categories including U.S. narrative, international narrative, documentary features, web series and HBO short film.
Projects in the U.S. narrative category include the True to the Game sequel True to the Game 2: Gena's Story, starring Vivica A. Fox; She Ball, from writer-director Nick Cannon; and Death of a Telemarketer, starring Lamorne Morris, who will be also speaking at Abff about upcoming Hulu series Woke.
The doc category includes features that ...
- 7/23/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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