Periods.

Periods. is a comedy film series and collective created by Victor Quinaz and Anna Martemucci. Semi-improvised and cinematic in their approach, their anachronistic style has been applied to various epochs (Viking Wives, Pilgrims) and adaptations of literary classics such as East of Eden, Ethan Frome, Little Women, and Bright Lights, Big City.

Periods.
GenreEntertainment
Created byVictor Quinaz
Anna Martemucci
Directed byVictor Quinaz
No. of episodes15
Production
ProducersRobinson Films Inc.
Nomadic Films
Before the Door Pictures

Production

The series is primarily directed by Victor Quinaz, edited by Charlie Porter and Giovanni P Autran, with cinematography by Giovanni P Autran. Periods is co-produced with Robinson Films, Nomadic Films and Before the Door Pictures.[1]

Cast

The shorts have featured a variety of celebrity cameos including Zachary Quinto (who also is credited as executive producer), Penn Badgley, YouTube star Grace Helbig Pablo Schreiber, and Willie Garson.

The main ensemble consists of Philip Quinaz, Alison Fyhrie, Anna Martemucci, Brian Shoaf, Mary Grill, Giovanni P. Autran, Matt Hobby, Julie Ann Dulude, Damian Lanigan, and Chris Manley.

Videos
Short Film Series
EP#TitleDateCast
1PilgrimsNov 17, 2009Alison Fyhrie, Philip Quinaz, Anna Martemucci, Giovanni Autran, Victor Quinaz and Yamin Segal
2Edith Wharton's Ethan FromeFeb 10, 2010Philip Quinaz, Alison Fyhrie, Anna Martemucci, Giovanni Autran, Yamin Segal, Lauren Weisstein
3ForefathersJune 30, 2010Damian Lanigan, Philip Quinaz, Pablo Schreiber, Brian Shoaf
4HagsOct 24, 2010Philip Quinaz, Corey Moosa, Alison Fyhrie, Anna Martemucci, Mary Grill
5Before AfterDec 14, 2010Zachary Quinto, Philip Quinaz
6Before After IIDec 16, 2010Zachary Quinto, Philip Quinaz, Alison Fyhrie, Brian Shoaf, Anna Martemucci, Lauren Weisstein, Yamin Segal, Wayne McElroy, Pooh Weisstein
7NamNov 14, 2011Chris Manley, Anna Martemucci, Mary Grill, Alison Fyhrie, Julie Ann Dulude, Brian Shoad, Giovanni P. Autran, Philip Quinaz, Mikey Palms, Lauren Weisstein, Andy Basore, Niccolo Vitelli, Jake Peron
8Dec. 26Dec 19, 2011Jessica Hong, Anna Martemucci, Philip Quinaz, Evan Leed, Matt Hobby, Alison Fyhrie, Brian Shoaf
9Viking WivesMarch 19, 2012Alison Fyhrie, Philip Quinaz, Anna Martemucci, Magnus Andersen, Mary Grill, Evan Leed
10Re: CreationMay 15, 2012Philip Quinaz, Alison Fyhrie, Chris Manely, Anna Martemucci, Damien Lanigan
11FopsJuly 10, 2012Matt Hobby, Philip Quinaz, Mary Grill, Brian Shoaf, Willie Garson
12East of Eden by John SteinbeckAug 10, 2012Penn Badgley, Brian Shoaf, Anna Martemucci, Philip Quinaz, Alison Fyhrie, Charlie Porter, Marc Reina, Dan Levin, Josh Hetzler, Wayne McElroy, Michael Charles Lidondici
13Lil WomenFeb 25, 2013Grace Helbig, Mary Grill, Anna Martemucci, Julie Ann Dulude, Evan Leed
14Big City Bright LightsJune 11, 2013Philip Quinaz, Anna Martemucci, Michael Lidondici, Brian Shoaf, Andrew Dickerson, Jeff Seal, Alison Fyhrie, Damian Lanigan, Julie Ann Dulude, Chris Manley, Ethan Fixell, Giovanni P Autran
15Snowden: Day 11July 5, 2013Matt Hobby

In addition, the Re: Creation and Lil Women short films both led to spin-off series Talking with God and Lil Women: THe Series produced and published to the Periods. Films YouTube channel.

Podcast

Periods. has only produced and recorded one podcast, "The Podcast of Anne Frank", which was published on December 14, 2012.

Feature

In the summer of 2013, Periods. Films released their first feature film in theaters and digital entitled Breakup At A Wedding produced by Before the Door Pictures and Anonymous Content distributed by Oscilloscope Laboratories.[2]

Press

The series has been featured on several blogs and news outlets such as New York Magazine,[3] Entertainment Weekly,[4] LA Times,[5] and was rated by Time Out NY as the #15 funniest web series.[6] The series has also been honored at the HollyShorts Film Festival[7] as well as featured at the Raindance Film Festival[8] in London and the Berkshire International Film Festival in conjunction with Edith Wharton's estate the Mount.[9]

References
  1. "About the film". www.periodsfilms.com. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  2. "You're Invited to BREAKUP AT A WEDDING with PERIODS. Films and Oscilloscope Labs". www.periodsfilms.com. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  3. "See 'Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome,' a Short Period Piece Done in the Gum-Snapping Style of The Hills". www.vulture.com. 10 February 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  4. "Check out a clip from the Zachary Quinto-produced comedy 'Breakup at a Wedding'". www.ew.com. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  5. "HollyShorts festival includes Zachary Quinto in 'Before After'". articles.latimes.com. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  6. "Time Out NY Ranks PERIODS. #15 in their "50 Funniest Web Series" List". www.periodsfilms.com. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  7. "Zachary Quinto's Before the Door Pictures to Open HollyShorts Film Festival (Exclusive)". www.thewrap.com. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  8. "RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL LAUNCHES WEB FEST". www.raindance.org. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  9. "THE MOUNT AND BIFF PRESENT: PERIODS". www.edithwharton.org. Archived from the original on 28 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
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