Uptown East Coast Premiere

Brian Ackley's critically acclaimed debut feature film Uptown , co-written by lead actors Chris Riquinha and Meissa Hampton, and Ackley himself - which was produced by One Way or Another Productions ,will have its East Coast Premiere on Wedsnesday night, June 2nd, 2010, at 8pm, at the Anthology Film Archives in NYC as part of the 2010 NewFilmmakers NY Winter Series.

This year NewFilmmakers NY has partnered with B-Side Entertainment to create an interactive program guide and screening schedule on their website where audience members can create customized calendars, write reviews, and learn more about upcoming films. Make sure to check it out.

Based on a true story, Uptown is a character piece about a man who falls in love with a married woman. Ben has been single for a long time. For his part, he is a loner but as well a romantic: he enjoys the solitude of his simple being but appreciates intelligent and witty company just the same. By yielding to both extremes, Ben remains caught between reason and arousal.

Isabel has been married for a year. The passion that had once carried her 5-year relationship has lost its pulse. Passive, protective, and without poise, it now threatens to claim hers. Waiting in abeyance, Isabel is lost between loyalty and loneliness.

Uptown is where they come together.

"Easily relatable and filmed with a reverence for naturalism, Uptown is heightened by the fact that it comes from a true story. A gorgeous work that seems like it relishes in shooting during magic hour for the most exquisite effect."
- Jen Johans - FilmIntuition.com

"A simple yet intelligent storyline, rich and authentic dialogue, solid character development and strong performances across the board. Rather than explode with emotions and manufactured drama, 'Uptown' exists squarely in the awkward state of unknowing."
- Richard Propes - TheIndependentCritic.com

"I won't give away the end, but it'll make you rethink your relationships and give you a renewed hope in humanity."
- RogueCinema.com

Heres the official trailer:


For more about Uptown, the official site is HERE.

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