No script. First-time actors. Shot on Film.
From Academy Award® Nominated filmmaker Sam Davis, The Singers is a genre-bending film adaptation of a 19th-century short story written by Ivan Turgenev, in which a lowly pub full of downtrodden men connect unexpectedly through an impromptu sing-off.
With a cast comprised of first-time actors from the unlikeliest corners of TikTok and YouTube, the film is a celebration of diamonds in the rough and a testament to the power of vulnerability through art.
Reviews On
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"A lump in my throat as I watched this and imagined that this bar existed at the edge of the world and at the end of time, with this feeling that if this all goes to shit then the last and most human thing we will do is sing."
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"Incredibly enjoyable and sweet. I could totally see this being nominated for an Oscar."
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“...one of the best short films I’ve ever seen, holy shit.”
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"This is the best short film I’ve ever seen in my life. I laughed, but mostly I cried. It was so incredibly moving and full of beautiful melancholy. It’s incredible how a 17min short can change your life!"
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"One of the best short films I’ve ever seen. It had such an immersive set, amazing acting that sent me back to my hometown bar in rural countryside, and really fought toxic masculinity in a profound and unexpected way."
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"A bold, brilliant, and innovative take on masculinity and its complexities."
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"This short film deserves an Academy Awards nomination. Recommend going into it blindly."
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"Genuinely one of the best shorts I’ve ever seen. Cinematography and lighting was incredible, and the concept was great. It was clear that it was made with passion. I would definitely watch a full length by this director."
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"equal parts artful, hilarious, heartfelt, and utterly chaotic. really a testament to the bonding nature of music. this is true cinema."
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"...While the music is wonderfully performed, it’s the moments of emotional depth with their softness on display amongst the masculinity to show a kindness to one another that really set me to teary eyes."
Publicity Contact
David Breschel
info@highwaywestent.com
For screener requests and general inquires:
Upcoming Screenings
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Twin Cities Film Festival
October 19th
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Hawai'i International Film Festival
October 19th & 26th
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Newport Beach Film Festival
October 20th
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AFI Fest
October 24th
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Chilliwack Independent Film Festival
October 26th
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Naples Interntional Film Festival
October 23rd
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FilmQuest
November 1st
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SCAD Savannah Film Festival
November 1st
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Denver Film Festival
October 31st - November 9th
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Coronado Island Film Festival
November 9th
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Maryland Film Festival
November 5th - 9th
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St. Louis International Film Festival
November 6th - 16th
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Ojai Film Festival
November 6th - 10th
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Round Top Film Festival
November 6th - 9th
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Big Apple Film Festival
November 10th
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Hollyshorts London
November 15th
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International Film Gala London
November 17th
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Pittsburgh Shorts
November 22nd