https://runnerfilm.com Runner Mon, 27 Apr 2020 21:29:54 +0000 https://runnerfilm.com en https://runnerfilm.com/Runner-Main Mon, 27 Apr 2020 21:29:54 +0000 Runner https://runnerfilm.com/Runner-Main R U N N E R SYNOPSIS After the sudden death of her father, Haas meets Will. Runner is the story of two young strangers finding each other across the vast American landscape. CAST Hannah SchillerDarren HouleGene JonesJonathan Eisley CREWWritten & Directed by Marian MathiasProduced by Joy Jorgensen Cinematography by Jomo Fray Casting by Kate Antognini Costumes by Suzie Ford Production Design by Sydney Buchan Music by Para One Assistant Directed by Joe Sackett PRODUCTION COMPANIES Man AliveKilljoy FilmsPigasus PicturesEasy Riders Films SUPPORT Cannes Cinéfondation Residency 2018 Torino Feature Lab 2019 Creative Media EuropeA Post Lab 2019 Venice Film Festival Production Bridge New York Foundation for the Arts Women in Media Grant FILM FESTIVALS Toronto International Film FestivalSan Sebastian International Film Festival (Special Jury Prize)Bogota International Film FestivalChicago International Film FestivalLos Cabos Film FestivalThessaloniki International Film FestivalTaipei Golden Horse Film FestivalCineuropa Santiago De Compostela (Best Director)Torino Film FestivalCairo International Film FestivalKerala International Film Festival Goteborg International Film Festival (Ingmar Bergman Award) Uruguay International Film Festival Shanghai International Film Festival Art Film Festival Film Independent Festival Visions Bergman Week Faro Galway Film Fleadh American Film Festival Deauville Motivation from the Bergman Jury: The winner is a film with a clear vision, integrity and unique sense of visual narration. Originating with the end of life, the picture is at the same time a catalyst for the beginning of a new life. Every frame of this minimalist masterpiece is a cinematic experience and every character is carefully depicted. Behind this film there is a true artist and a wonderful promise for the future of cinema. CONTACT maremathias@gmail.comjoy@killjoyfilms.de