Broken Diamonds

Broken Diamonds is a 2021 American drama film directed by Peter Sattler from a screenplay by Steve Waverly. It stars Ben Platt, Lola Kirke, Yvette Nicole Brown, Alphonso McAuley, and Lynda Boyd.

Broken Diamonds
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPeter Sattler
Written bySteve Waverly
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBryce Fortner
Edited byRobert Hoffman
Music byKeegan DeWitt
Dabney Morris
Production
company
Distributed byFilmRise
Release dates
  • April 1, 2021 (2021-04-01) (Santa Barbara)
  • July 23, 2021 (2021-07-23) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film had its world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on April 1, 2021. It was released on July 23, 2021, by FilmRise.

Premise

In the wake of his father's death, a twenty-something writer sees his dream of moving to Paris put in jeopardy when he's forced to temporarily take in his wildly unpredictable, mentally ill sister.[1]

Cast

Production

In March 2018, it was announced Ben Platt had been cast in the film, which was originally titled Love and Oatmeal, with Peter Sattler directing from a screenplay by Steve Waverly. Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill, Trent Luckinbill, and Trina Wyatt will produce the film, while Jon Schumacher will executive produce the film under their Black Label Media banner.[2] In May 2018, Lola Kirke joined the cast of the film.[3] In June 2018, Yvette Nicole Brown and Alphonso McAuley joined the cast of the film.[4]

Filming

Principal photography began on June 4, 2018, in Vancouver.[5]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on April 1, 2021.[6] Prior to, FilmRise acquired global distribution rights to the film.[7]

It was released on July 23, 2021.[8]

References
  1. "Dear Evan Hansen Tony Winner Ben Platt Nabs Feature Film Lead in Love & Oatmeal".
  2. Kroll, Justin (March 1, 2018). "Ben Platt Lands First Film Lead Post 'Dear Evan Hansen' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  3. N'Duka, Amanda (May 2, 2018). "Lola Kirke Joins Ben Platt In 'Love & Oatmeal'; Isabella Kai Rice Cast In 'Cutman'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  4. Kroll, Justin (June 4, 2018). "Yvette Nicole Brown and Alphonso McAuley Join Ben Platt in 'Love & Oatmeal' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  5. Mirchandai, Amar (May 30, 2018). "15 MOVIES FILMING IN VANCOUVER THIS JUNE". 604now.com. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  6. Hipes, Patrick (March 9, 2021). "Santa Barbara Film Festival Sets Lineup For Hybrid Edition; 'Invisible Valley' Is Opener". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  7. Wiseman, Andreas (March 31, 2021). "Black Label Media Drama 'Broken Diamonds', With Ben Platt & Lola Kirke, Gets Worldwide Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  8. Billington, Alex (June 9, 2021). "Lola Kirke & Ben Platt in Official Trailer for Indie 'Broken Diamonds'". FirstShowing. Retrieved June 9, 2021.

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