Press Release // FREEFALL Prepares for Mainstream Debut!
The hit gay crime drama web series wraps up its first season with Red Carpet Screening in ATL!
WATCH the Mid-Season Trailer here:
Sexy. Edgy. Polarizing.
These are just some of the words used to describe the breakout web series FREEFALL (http://www.FreefallTVSeries.com).
The crime drama series is produced by BAND of ARTISTS and chronicles the lives of roommates Xavier, Cameron, and Nico as they navigate a complicated living situation. For these guys, their lives are enhanced, not defined by their sexuality. One by one the friends are pulled into the dark side of Atlanta life and must fight to stay afloat and keep their personal relationships from taking them under -- before the streets do.
Created by the controversial yet award-winning filmmaker Lamont Pierré on the heels of his acclaimed indie feature film debut, FREEFALL continues a lifelong commitment to using art to spark discussion.
"FREEFALL came on the heels of me promoting my feature film debut TALKING WITH THE TAXMAN ABOUT POETRY which stars Vanessa Simmons and Steph Jones," says director Lamont Pierré. "I wanted to do something different. And I think our fans attached themselves to our series because we are unapologetically different and committed to diversifying the images of Black gay men in media."
The series began with what is now called the Pre-Season which, after a brief hiatus, led to a major creative revamp in the vein of HBO's Emmy-winning series The Wire.
"I wanted to show "regular" gay Black guys, I know that's a loaded term, in non-stereotypical situations," continues Pierré. "At the same time, I wanted to be challenged. I'm primarily a dramatic writer, but I wanted to do something in a genre that was new to me and have stories that touch on street life but also offer complex relationship and identity commentary. Our show showcases learned, but somewhat lost, characters getting, and sometimes choosing, to get caught up in the darker side of life with interesting and sometimes deadly consequences. These types of stories are new to this core demographic."
FREEFALL filmed 10 episodes in Atlanta, GA and are gearing up for a premiere screening at 12pm on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at Landmark's Midtown Art Cinema (931 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308) as part of Atlanta's Labor Day Pride Festivities where they will exhibit their Season Finale episodes for the first time to fans and supporters. The cast and crew will make a post-screening appearance at Wassup 'N ATL's official Labor Day Weekend Party at The Georgia Freight Depot (65 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30303) hosted by Grammy-Award winning singer Brandy. Doors open at 10pm.
"Our biggest fan base is in Atlanta. We're excited to finally be able to present our never-before-seen Season Finale episodes while at the same time interact with the fans who, through their excitement and overwhelming engagement with our show, have gotten us this far. We are gearing up to screen in other cities as well as promote our fundraiser which will allow us to produce a Season 2. This is only the beginning!"
FREEFALL is produced by BAND of ARTISTS in association with El Cee Productions. The series is Created and Directed by LAMONT PIERRE and Executive Produced by GENO BROOKS, JARED WOFFORD and LAMONT PIERRE.
The series stars SHAMON GLASPY, JODY FULTON and DEANDRE LEMANS. The series also stars JOVANNI COLON, ALONZO FRI’ZON, DANTE SIMMONS, TONI BERNARD and J. TROY RICHARDSON as Oliver.
Directed, Edited and Cinematography by Lamont Pierré. Written by Lamont Pierré, Chris Saunders and Geno Brooks for BAND of ARTISTS,
LLC.
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