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'''''Straight Up''''' is a 2019 [[independent film]] written, produced and directed by James Sweeney. Sweeney stars in the film with [[Katie Findlay]], Dana Drori, [[James Scully (actor)|James Scully]], [[Tracie Thoms]], [[Betsy Brandt]] and [[Randall Park]]. The film premiered at the [[Outfest]] on July 23, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/straight-up-review-1224334|title='Straight Up': Film Review {{!}} Outfest 2019|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en|access-date=2020-02-21}}</ref> The film will be released in a [[limited release]] by [[Strand Releasing]] on February 28, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/08/strand-releasing-james-sweeney-comedy-straight-up-katie-findlay-randall-park-betsy-brandt-1202662663/|title=Strand Releasing Acquires James Sweeney Comedy ‘Straight Up’|last=Ramos|first=Dino-Ray|date=2019-08-06|website=Deadline|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-02-21}}</ref>
'''''Straight Up''''' is a 2019 [[independent film]] written, produced and directed by James Sweeney. Sweeney stars in the film with [[Katie Findlay]], Dana Drori, [[James Scully (actor)|James Scully]], [[Tracie Thoms]], [[Betsy Brandt]] and [[Randall Park]]. The film premiered at the [[Outfest]] on July 23, 2019.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/straight-up-review-1224334|title='Straight Up': Film Review {{!}} Outfest 2019|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en|access-date=2020-02-21}}</ref> The film will be released in a [[limited release]] by [[Strand Releasing]] on February 28, 2020.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/08/strand-releasing-james-sweeney-comedy-straight-up-katie-findlay-randall-park-betsy-brandt-1202662663/|title=Strand Releasing Acquires James Sweeney Comedy ‘Straight Up’|last=Ramos|first=Dino-Ray|date=2019-08-06|website=Deadline|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-02-21}}</ref>


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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== Production ==
== Production ==
''Straight Up'' was partly funded through a [[crowdfunding]] campaign on [[Seed&Spark]] which raised $23,340 for production.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pride.com/movies/2018/4/18/can-gay-man-and-lonely-girl-fall-love-new-film-straight-explores-sexual-fluidity|title=Can a Gay Man and a Lonely Girl Fall in Love? New Film 'Straight Up' Explores Sexual Fluidity|date=2018-04-18|website=www.pride.com|language=en|access-date=2020-02-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.seedandspark.com/fund/straight-up|title=Straight Up|website=Seed&Spark|access-date=2020-02-21}}</ref> The film was shot in a 4:3 frame.<ref name=":0" />


== Release ==
== Release ==
The film had its world premiere at the 2019 Outfest on July 23, 2019.<ref name=":0" /> Shortly after, [[Strand Releasing]] acquired U.S distribution rights.<ref name=":1" /> The film will be released in a limited release on February 28, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ifccenter.com/films/straight-up/|title=IFC Center - Straight Up|website=IFC Center|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-21}}</ref>


== Reception ==
== Reception ==

Revision as of 04:25, 21 February 2020

Straight Up
Directed byJames Sweeney
Written byJames Sweeney
Produced by
  • David Carrico
  • Ross Putman
  • James Sweeney
Starring
CinematographyGreg Cotten
Edited byKeith Funkhouser
Music byLauren Fay Levy
Distributed byStrand Releasing
Release dates
  • July 23, 2019 (2019-07-23) (Outfest)
  • February 28, 2020 (2020-02-28) (United States)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Straight Up is a 2019 independent film written, produced and directed by James Sweeney. Sweeney stars in the film with Katie Findlay, Dana Drori, James Scully, Tracie Thoms, Betsy Brandt and Randall Park. The film premiered at the Outfest on July 23, 2019.[1] The film will be released in a limited release by Strand Releasing on February 28, 2020.[2]

Cast

Production

Straight Up was partly funded through a crowdfunding campaign on Seed&Spark which raised $23,340 for production.[3][4] The film was shot in a 4:3 frame.[1]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the 2019 Outfest on July 23, 2019.[1] Shortly after, Strand Releasing acquired U.S distribution rights.[2] The film will be released in a limited release on February 28, 2020.[5]

Reception

References

  1. ^ a b c "'Straight Up': Film Review | Outfest 2019". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
  2. ^ a b Ramos, Dino-Ray (2019-08-06). "Strand Releasing Acquires James Sweeney Comedy 'Straight Up'". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-02-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Can a Gay Man and a Lonely Girl Fall in Love? New Film 'Straight Up' Explores Sexual Fluidity". www.pride.com. 2018-04-18. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
  4. ^ "Straight Up". Seed&Spark. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
  5. ^ "IFC Center - Straight Up". IFC Center. Retrieved 2020-02-21.

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