Puppy Love (2020 film)

Puppy Love is a 2020 Canadian comedy drama film written and directed by Michael Maxxis and starring Hopper Penn and Paz de la Huerta. It is Maxxis' feature directorial debut.[2] It is also based on a year in the life of Maxxis’ male cousin Morgan Fairchild.[2][3]

Puppy Love
Directed byMichael Maxxis
Written byMichael Maxxis
Produced byDavid Michaels
George Parra
Nicolette Saina
StarringHopper Penn
Paz de la Huerta
Release date
  • September 2020 (2020-09) (Oldenburg)
Running time
110 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish
Budget$3 million[1]

Cast

Production

The film was shot in Edmonton in March 2017.[4] Elle King was attached to appear in the film.[2][3]

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
  1. Griwkowsky, Fish (March 15, 2017). "$3-million feature starring Hopper Penn to shoot in Edmonton". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  2. Hipes, Patrick (March 15, 2017). "Hopper Penn & Paz De La Huerta To Topline Indie 'Puppy Love'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  3. McNary, Dave (March 15, 2017). "Hopper Penn, Paz de la Huerta to Star in Dramatic Comedy 'Puppy Love'". Variety. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  4. Morrison, Kent (March 23, 2017). "'Puppy Love' feature film based in Edmonton". Global News. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  5. Roxborough, Scott (August 27, 2020). "'Puppy Love' to Open Oldenburg Festival". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  6. 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.
  7. Rotter, Joshua (February 2, 2021). "Rosanna Arquette, Hopper Penn team up in 'Puppy Love'". San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  8. Griwlowsky, Fish (September 23, 2020). "Edmonton-made Puppy Love wins twice at Oldenburg Film Festival". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  9. 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.
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