Distancing Socially is an American comedy film directed and written by Chris Blake. The film stars Rory Scovel, Jessika Van, Alan Tudyk, Melanie Chandra, Sarah Levy, Connor Paolo, Andy Buckley, and Jim O'Heir.[1]

Distancing Socially
Official release poster
Directed byChris Blake
Screenplay by
  • Chris Blake
Produced byChris Blake
Milan Chakraborty
Josh Moody
Dave Moody
Starring
CinematographyJosh Moody
Music byBryan Arata
Production
company
MonkeyRat Productions
Distributed byCinedigm
Release date
  • October 5, 2021 (2021-10-05)
Running time
96 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film was shot remotely on the iPhone 11 Pro at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Variety premiered the film's trailer on August 18, 2021, and announced that Cinedigm had acquired the North American rights to the film.[2] It was released on October 5, 2021, by Cinedigm.

Premise

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Composed of a series of short vignettes that share a telecommunications application as a common thread, Distancing Socially focuses on loosely connected human interactions taking place virtually across a world in lockdown.[3] The film is said to explore love, friendship, and the idea that a world of increased connectivity ironically leads to greater miscommunication.[4]

Cast

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The cast includes:

Release

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It was released on October 5, 2021, by Cinedigm.

References

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  1. ^ Marc Malkin (October 7, 2020). "Oct 7, 2020 'Schitt's Creek' Actor Sarah Levy Cast in COVID-Inspired Indie 'Distancing Socially' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  2. ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (August 18, 2021). "Alan Tudyk, Sarah Levy Navigate Quarantine Life in 'Distancing Socially' Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  3. ^ "First trailer for Schitt's Creek and Parks and Recreation stars' new movie". digitalspy.com. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  4. ^ Alan Tudyk, Sarah Levy Navigate Quarantine Life in ‘Distancing Socially’ Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)/
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