Butterfly Caught (2017)

Three beautiful aspiring actresses embark on a mission to break into the competitive Los Angeles acting scene, only to discover the road leading to stardom comes at a price.

Director:

Manny Rodriguez Jr.

Writer:

Manny Rodriguez Jr.

Stars:

Alex Sgambati, Jess Jacobs, Abigail Klein

12 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alex Sgambati	...	Naomi
Jess Jacobs	...	Joe Jennings
Abigail Klein	...	Elsa
Johnathon Schaech	...	Brandon Banks
Tony Plana	...	Michael Channis (Acting Coach)
Grant Liffmann	...	Damian
Adam Ambruso	...	Randy
Jake Olson	...	Will
Chandler Massey	...	Terry
Jay DeMarcus	...	Bar Manager
Wolfgang Bodison	...	Sergeant Barnes
Dominic Bogart	...	Arlo
Will Wallace	...	Anthony
Bob Telford	...	Director
Janet Craig	...	Palm Reader

Storyline

Three aspiring actresses set out to break into the cut-throat world of acting in Los Angeles. Naomi is on the verge of stardom, Joe struggles to keep her head above water and Elsa is a fresh face on the scene. As each young woman is forced to face her deepest fears and insecurities, they all discover the lengths to which they will go to fight against failure. The promise of Hollywood is tempting, but what will they do when that promise is broken? How will they cope when pushed to their breaking points? Butterfly Caught offers a glimpse into the darker side of Hollywood's bright facade, exposes the seduction of fame and captures the thirst for relevance in a city that cycles through talent and destroys ambitions.

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Did You Know?

Trivia

Damian has the Latin word "perditus" tattooed on his neck. This has various possible translations, including "lost", "ruined", "outcast" or "wretch", all of which foreshadow his eventual fall.

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Goofs

Tony Plana's character is named "Michael Channis" on the poster advertising his classes, but "Michael Chance" in the credits.

User Reviews

A Must See...

Went to the premiere last night and absolutely recommend it. This film navigated the heavy internal conflicts of the struggling actor poignantly and gives its viewer pause as to what's really important in life. A great reminder not to lose our sense of self and our values in our fight to get ahead, no matter what profession. Great composition, all around. Thank you for telling this story

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 October 2017 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Toward The Sun Productions, Heckfire Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Color:

Color