2015 body-swap comedy The Heckler is set to get a remake after Mexican company Avanti Pictures picked up the Spanish language rights.
The original film, director Ben Plazzer’s feature debut, follows a self-obsessed comedian on the fast track to fame who has his body hijacked by the spirit of a jealous heckler. The ensemble cast includes Simon Mallory, Cj Fortuna, Kate Jenkinson, Emily Tahney, Scott Harrison, Dave Lawson, Tony Martin and Jeff Green.
The Heckler premiered in late 2014 at the LA Comedy Festival where it won Best Ensemble, before getting a limited theatrical run via cinema-on-demand platform Tugg (now Demand Film). Pinnacle Films released in locally on DVD/iTunes, and sales agent Odin’s Eye Entertainment sold Chinese streaming rights.
At the time, writer-producer Steve Mitchell was disappointed it didn’t get more interest locally.
“We had a fantastic cast with solid TV experience, but no box-office drawcards to interest distributors or broadcasters.
The original film, director Ben Plazzer’s feature debut, follows a self-obsessed comedian on the fast track to fame who has his body hijacked by the spirit of a jealous heckler. The ensemble cast includes Simon Mallory, Cj Fortuna, Kate Jenkinson, Emily Tahney, Scott Harrison, Dave Lawson, Tony Martin and Jeff Green.
The Heckler premiered in late 2014 at the LA Comedy Festival where it won Best Ensemble, before getting a limited theatrical run via cinema-on-demand platform Tugg (now Demand Film). Pinnacle Films released in locally on DVD/iTunes, and sales agent Odin’s Eye Entertainment sold Chinese streaming rights.
At the time, writer-producer Steve Mitchell was disappointed it didn’t get more interest locally.
“We had a fantastic cast with solid TV experience, but no box-office drawcards to interest distributors or broadcasters.
- 3/4/2021
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Benson Jack Anthony, who played Erik Thomson.s son Arlo in the Seven Network hit drama 800 Words, has won the lead role in Emo (the musical).
In his feature debut Neil Triffett is writing and directing the irreverent high school musical satire inspired by his 2013 short film. Shooting starts in Melbourne on November 30.
Anthony is Ethan, who is desperate to fit in to his new school and quickly finds a place in the Emo band that aims to win the state school rock competition. When the Christian band enters the competition, the two groups are set to go to war. That.s awkward for Ethan as he falls in love with Trinity (newcomer Jordan Hare), the lead vocalist in the Christian band.
Rahart Adams, who plays the lead in David Caesar's feature Nowhere Boys The Book of Shadows after starring in Nickelodeon.s telemovie Liar Liar, Vampire and series Every Witch Way,...
In his feature debut Neil Triffett is writing and directing the irreverent high school musical satire inspired by his 2013 short film. Shooting starts in Melbourne on November 30.
Anthony is Ethan, who is desperate to fit in to his new school and quickly finds a place in the Emo band that aims to win the state school rock competition. When the Christian band enters the competition, the two groups are set to go to war. That.s awkward for Ethan as he falls in love with Trinity (newcomer Jordan Hare), the lead vocalist in the Christian band.
Rahart Adams, who plays the lead in David Caesar's feature Nowhere Boys The Book of Shadows after starring in Nickelodeon.s telemovie Liar Liar, Vampire and series Every Witch Way,...
- 11/12/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The Victorian government.s 2015-2016 budget provides $4.9 million in new funding for the State.s screen sector.
That includes $3.5 million for Film Victoria.s investment, development and skills programs. In addition, $1.4 million goes to the Melbourne International Film Festival Premiere Fund, the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and a new Chinese Film Festival in Melbourne.
The increase in screen funding is part of a creative industries package of $202 million which the Andrews government says is the largest since 2009-2010.
.The injection of $3.5 million into Film Victoria.s investment, development and skills programs will allow this agency to continue its support of Victorian screen businesses and practitioners across all platforms to innovate and excel at home and abroad,. CEO Jenni Tosi tells If.
.The additional $1.4 million for screen culture will enable the Melbourne International Film Festival to continue to secure the worldwide premiere of Victorian projects whilst the ongoing support of...
That includes $3.5 million for Film Victoria.s investment, development and skills programs. In addition, $1.4 million goes to the Melbourne International Film Festival Premiere Fund, the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and a new Chinese Film Festival in Melbourne.
The increase in screen funding is part of a creative industries package of $202 million which the Andrews government says is the largest since 2009-2010.
.The injection of $3.5 million into Film Victoria.s investment, development and skills programs will allow this agency to continue its support of Victorian screen businesses and practitioners across all platforms to innovate and excel at home and abroad,. CEO Jenni Tosi tells If.
.The additional $1.4 million for screen culture will enable the Melbourne International Film Festival to continue to secure the worldwide premiere of Victorian projects whilst the ongoing support of...
- 5/5/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The Victorian government.s 2015-2016 budget provides $4.9 million in funding for the State.s screen sector.
That includes $3.5 million for Film Victoria.s investment, development and skills programs. In addition, $1.4 million goes to the Melbourne International Film Festival Premiere Fund, the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and a new Chinese Film Festival in Melbourne.
The funding level is unchanged from the previous year's budget although the government. says it's part of a creative industries package of $202 million, the largest since 2009-2010.
.The injection of $3.5 million into Film Victoria.s investment, development and skills programs will allow this agency to continue its support of Victorian screen businesses and practitioners across all platforms to innovate and excel at home and abroad,. CEO Jenni Tosi tells If.
.The additional $1.4 million for screen culture will enable the Melbourne International Film Festival to continue to secure the worldwide premiere of Victorian projects whilst the ongoing...
That includes $3.5 million for Film Victoria.s investment, development and skills programs. In addition, $1.4 million goes to the Melbourne International Film Festival Premiere Fund, the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and a new Chinese Film Festival in Melbourne.
The funding level is unchanged from the previous year's budget although the government. says it's part of a creative industries package of $202 million, the largest since 2009-2010.
.The injection of $3.5 million into Film Victoria.s investment, development and skills programs will allow this agency to continue its support of Victorian screen businesses and practitioners across all platforms to innovate and excel at home and abroad,. CEO Jenni Tosi tells If.
.The additional $1.4 million for screen culture will enable the Melbourne International Film Festival to continue to secure the worldwide premiere of Victorian projects whilst the ongoing...
- 5/5/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The Victorian government.s 2015-2016 budget provides $4.9 million in funding for the State.s screen sector.
That includes $3.5 million for Film Victoria.s investment, development and skills programs.
In addition, $1.4 million goes to the Melbourne International Film Festival Premiere Fund, the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and a new Chinese Film Festival in Melbourne.
The government says that.s the largest allocation to the creative industries since 2009-2010, part of a creative industries package of $202 million.
Projects supported by Film Victoria directly spend more than $150 million in the State each year and provide more than 7,000 jobs.
In other Victorian news, Lee Matthews will work at the Cannes Film Festival Market from May 13-22 May in the Arclight Films booth. Matthews produced the short film Emo, (the musical), which screened in competition at the 2014 Berlin International Film Festival, and he was an associate producer on first-time feature director Ben Plazzer's comedy The Heckler.
That includes $3.5 million for Film Victoria.s investment, development and skills programs.
In addition, $1.4 million goes to the Melbourne International Film Festival Premiere Fund, the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and a new Chinese Film Festival in Melbourne.
The government says that.s the largest allocation to the creative industries since 2009-2010, part of a creative industries package of $202 million.
Projects supported by Film Victoria directly spend more than $150 million in the State each year and provide more than 7,000 jobs.
In other Victorian news, Lee Matthews will work at the Cannes Film Festival Market from May 13-22 May in the Arclight Films booth. Matthews produced the short film Emo, (the musical), which screened in competition at the 2014 Berlin International Film Festival, and he was an associate producer on first-time feature director Ben Plazzer's comedy The Heckler.
- 5/5/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The Heckler, an Australian comedy from first-time feature director Ben Plazzer and writer Steve Mitchell, has won the best ensemble award at the La Comedy Festival.
The privately-funded film stars Simon Mallory as Steve, a fame-hungry, self-absorbed stand-up comedian who is on the brink of cracking the big league when he accidentally kills Mike (Cj Fortuna), a heckler and jealous wannabe comic.
Mike.s spirit jumps into Steve.s body and sets out to ruin his reputation by performing disastrous, unfunny stand-up routines. Steve must try to repossess his body before Mike destroys his relationships, his finances and his one shot at fame, the Ultimate Funniest Comedian contest.
Mallory and Fortuna were on hand to accept the award on behalf of the cast, which includes Kate Jenkinson, Emily Taheny, Tony Martin, Jeff Green, Dave Lawson and Scott Harrison.
Hollywood comedy guru Steve Kaplan, author of The Hidden Tools of Comedy,...
The privately-funded film stars Simon Mallory as Steve, a fame-hungry, self-absorbed stand-up comedian who is on the brink of cracking the big league when he accidentally kills Mike (Cj Fortuna), a heckler and jealous wannabe comic.
Mike.s spirit jumps into Steve.s body and sets out to ruin his reputation by performing disastrous, unfunny stand-up routines. Steve must try to repossess his body before Mike destroys his relationships, his finances and his one shot at fame, the Ultimate Funniest Comedian contest.
Mallory and Fortuna were on hand to accept the award on behalf of the cast, which includes Kate Jenkinson, Emily Taheny, Tony Martin, Jeff Green, Dave Lawson and Scott Harrison.
Hollywood comedy guru Steve Kaplan, author of The Hidden Tools of Comedy,...
- 12/15/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The body-switch genre gets a novel twist in The Heckler, an Australian comedy from first-time feature director Ben Plazzer and writer Steve Mitchell.
Now in post, the privately-funded film stars Simon Mallory as Steve, a fame-hungry, self-absorbed stand-up comedian. Steve is on the brink of cracking the big league when he accidentally kills Mike (Cj Fortuna), a heckler and jealous wannabe comic.
Mike.s spirit somehow jumps into Steve.s body and sets out to ruin his reputation by performing disastrous, unfunny stand-up routines. Thus Steve must try to repossess his body before Mike destroys his relationships, his finances and his one shot at fame, the Ultimate Funniest Comedian contest.
Kate Jenkinson plays Steve.s girlfriend, Emily Taheny is his ex and Dave Lawson is a rival comedian.
Odin.s Eye Entertainment.s Michael Favelle has boarded the project and is pitching it to local and international distributors. .Australian comedy...
Now in post, the privately-funded film stars Simon Mallory as Steve, a fame-hungry, self-absorbed stand-up comedian. Steve is on the brink of cracking the big league when he accidentally kills Mike (Cj Fortuna), a heckler and jealous wannabe comic.
Mike.s spirit somehow jumps into Steve.s body and sets out to ruin his reputation by performing disastrous, unfunny stand-up routines. Thus Steve must try to repossess his body before Mike destroys his relationships, his finances and his one shot at fame, the Ultimate Funniest Comedian contest.
Kate Jenkinson plays Steve.s girlfriend, Emily Taheny is his ex and Dave Lawson is a rival comedian.
Odin.s Eye Entertainment.s Michael Favelle has boarded the project and is pitching it to local and international distributors. .Australian comedy...
- 9/2/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
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