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Uptown
Directed byBrian Ackley
Written byBrian Ackley
Meissa Hampton
Chris Riquinha
Produced byPrinceton Holt
Brian Ackley
StarringChris Riquinha
Meissa Hampton
Derek McAllister
Music byDayva Segal
Rosemary's Garden
Distributed byCelebrity Video Distribution
Release date
July 20, 2010
Running time
75 minutes
LanguageEnglish

Uptown is a 2009 drama film written and directed by Brian Ackley.

Cast

Actor Role
Chris Riquinha Ben
Meissa Hampton Isabel
Derek McAllister Kasheem

Crew

Person Position
Monica Trombley Production Manager
J. Lynn Menzel Art Director
Daniel Green Editor
Romain Battaglia Sound Designer/Mixer
Kasheem Daniels Production Assistant

Story

A solitary man and a married woman reawaken passions in one another that neither knew still existed in this reflective drama. Romantic loner Ben enjoys being a single guy in New York City, but he can't help but feeling like something is missing from his life. Unhappily married Isabel has forgotten what it's like to feel wanted, and longs for intimate companionship. When Ben meets Isabel, it seems like the perfect match. Before long, the two lonely souls begin meeting uptown, their bond strengthening as they begin baring their hearts to one another and grow increasingly close. But is this true love, or just something to pass the time before they move on with their lives, and their fleeing romance becomes just a distant memory?

About the Film

Shot in 8 days with 2 cameras, using only available light and "stolen" Manhattan locations, including the chunk of the film that takes place in Central Park. After a 2 week production hiatus it was discovered that one of the cameras was damaged, rendering everything that was shot on it unusable. Some of those scenes were reshot. The budget is reported to have been less than $1000. The film was noted for its strong performances and its cinematography, although there is no cinematographer credited. Despite these limitations the film won some festival awards and was picked up for distribution in less than a year of its festival premiere. It was released on DVD and internet television on July 20, 2010.

Reception - Awards

References

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