Slow Learners
Slow Learners is a 2015 American romantic comedy film directed by Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce and starring Adam Pally, Sarah Burns, Reid Scott, Catherine Reitman, and Kevin Dunn. An indie, romantic comedy film, it follows two friends who embark on a journey of self-discovery when they decide to help each other become "bad" and "crazy."[1]
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| Directed by | Don Argott Sheena M. Joyce |
| Screenplay by | Matt Serword |
| Produced by | Tammy Tiehel-Stedman Tommy Joyner Jamie Lokoff Brian O'Connor |
| Starring | Adam Pally Sarah Burns Reid Scott Catherine Reitman Kate Flannery Kevin Dunn |
| Cinematography | Chase Bowman |
| Edited by | Demian Fenton |
| Music by | The Wellspring |
| Distributed by | Sundance Selects |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Adam Pally as Jeff Lowry
- Sarah Burns as Anne Martin
- Reid Scott as Max
- Catherine Reitman as Julia
- Mary Grill as Beth
- Kate Flannery as Principal Miller
- Kevin Dunn as Darren Lowry
- Marceline Hugot as Joyce Lowry
- Frances Callier as Robin
- Ursula Parker as Little Miss Trooper
- Angela Shelton as Michelle
- Gil Ozeri as Dan
- Cecily Strong as The Ex
- Bobby Moynihan as Lenny
- Peter Grosz as Dr. Mark Sonderskov
Production
In October 2011, producer O'Connor provided the seed money for the movie to get started while O'Connor and the other producers spent 2012 trying to acquire the funding necessary to begin filming.[2]
Casting
On April 16, 2014, Adam Pally was cast in the lead role.[3][1]
Filming
Principal photography began in May 2014 and was conducted in and around Media, Philadelphia.[4]
Filming commenced on May 28, 2014, after a month-long shoot.[5]
Release
Tiehel-Stedman said of producers: "they will have the task to shop the film to festivals and look for distribution opportunities. It will take nearly 18 months in post production before general audiences have their chance to laugh"[6] thus suggesting theatrical release of Bad Boys Crazy Girls in late 2015.
References
- Ford, Rebecca (April 16, 2014). "Adam Pally to Star in Indie 'Bad Boys Crazy Girls' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
- Bradley, Michael (April 16, 2013). "Brian O'Connor's First Foray in Hollywood with "Bad Boys Crazy Girls"". Mainline Today. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
- Evans, Bradford (April 16, 2014). "Adam Pally to Star in the Indie Comedy 'Bad Boys Crazy Girls'". Splitsider.com. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
- "'Bad Boys, Crazy Girls'". Backstage.com. May 11, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
- Amorosi, A. D. (May 28, 2014). "Boldface May 28: A.D. Amorosi rounds up the local gossip". Metro. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
- Serbin, Susan L. (May 28, 2014). "Media takes on 'Bad Boys, Crazy Girls'". Delco Times. Retrieved November 23, 2022.