Odd Brodsky (2014)

A quirky dramedy about a woman who quits her steady job to become an actress.

Director:

Cindy Baer

Writers:

Cindy Baer, Matthew Irving

Stars:

Tegan Ashton Cohan, Matthew Kevin Anderson, Scott Deckert

19 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tegan Ashton Cohan	...	Audrey
Matthew Kevin Anderson	...	Camera One
Scott Deckert	...	Spuds (Steve) (as Scotty Dickert)
Cindy Baer	...	Sammy
Elana Krausz	...	Zoey
Christina Moses	...	Kitty (as Christina Marie Moses)
Leigh Sill Forrest	...	Susan
John Alton	...	Audrey's father, Joe
Jesse Meriwether	...	Audrey's Mother, Mary
Ilana Klusky	...	Audrey, Age 9
Jim Hanks	...	Actor Playing God
Jolie Adamson	...	Actress playing Sarah
Mark Chaet	...	Rex
Darrin Glesser	...	Office Worker 1 (Ted)
Whitney Goin	...	Office Worker 2 (Tracy)

Storyline

Audrey Brodsky quits her dreary desk job to follow her childhood dream of becoming an actress. When she meets an aspiring cameraman on the internet and moves in with a sexy new roommate, the adventure of her life finally begins. Insider jokes about living in Los Angeles bring forth social commentary about the importance we place on celebrity. But below the jokes lie a bittersweet story that is both inspiring and realistic. We are reminded that happiness has little to do with fame, and that we long to be connected; connected to ourselves, each other and the world. Winner of 20 festival awards, this quirky, Wes Anderson inspired large-scale, micro-budget comedy boasts over 30 locations, 80 music cues including a mandolin score, and a cast of more than 50 speaking roles, the majority of whom are women. The Hollywood Times declares "You will fall in love with the characters and laugh to the end.

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Plot Keywords:

actress | mandolin | f rated | quitting a job | hollywood california | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Did You Know?

Trivia

At the 46 minute mark, the actor playing God asks Audrey if she's related to anyone famous, then says he's related to Martin Sheen. Actually, he's Jim Hanks - brother of Tom Hanks.

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Soundtracks

When You Want
Written and Performed by Robin Brodsky
Published by Robin Brodsky (BMI) Tony Savarino (ASCAP)

User Reviews

Exactly what is needed in todays world

This director was spot on all the way through, from the casting to the writing I was captured. A feel good movie with substance. Waiting for the director's next film.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 November 2016 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Free Dream Pictures, Metahara Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color