AWARDS
Short listed for IFP’s Gotham Audience Award
Film of the Festival (Raindance Film Festival)
Dan Harkins Breakthrough Filmmaker Award – Gary King (Phoenix Film Festival)
Cox Audience Award (Phoenix Film Festival)
Best Director (Flyway Film Festival)
Best Film (Idyllwild Film Festvial)
Best Director (Idyllwild Film Festvial)
Best Soundtrack (Idyllwild Film Festvial)
“Passionate, humorous…a crowd-pleaser…the latest film from New York director Gary King will win your heart…” – indieWIRE
“a delightful film….divine music, charming performances…a hidden treasure…” – TWITCH
“…full of catchy tunes and clever lyrics…good old-fashioned entertainment” – EMPIRE MAGAZINE
“a witty and extremely well performed musical that incorporates elements of CHICAGO, DREAM GIRLS, and ALL THAT JAZZ into an entertaining look at the complicated personal life of a New York City songwriter…the songs are catchy, the actors are charismatic, and the dance numbers are first rate.” – JAMES SANFORD, WMUK (102.1 FM)
“…the stunningly beautiful Rose has a beguiling, captivating screen presence…” – NERD REPOSITORY
“…utterly fantastic…the film finds King at his most playful, while also at his most inventive and introspective…” – CRITERIONCAST
“.. a proper virtuoso piece of indie filmmaking – a joyous, toe-tapping musical that razzles and dazzles with the best of them…” - I-FLICKS
“…it is this film that will stand out far and above the rest by the time the smoke clears, as the most unique and entertaining.” - TXT MOVIECLUB
“…a wildly original experience..” – EXAMINER
“The film is an emotional rollercoaster that will have you under its spell days after you leave the cinema” – SEX IN A SUBMARINE
“Shining in her role as Evey is Christina Rose. This pretty, dazzling performer trips the lights fantastic and the film showcases her great voice. But it is her acting chops that really make this film a hit.” – FORT LAUDERDALE FILM FESTIVAL
“All round strong, emotive performances in this delicious love triangle make for a sensory experience you won’t forget.” – Jean Lynch (RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL)
“…plays out like a fantastic Broadway musical. Amazing catchy songs, and beautiful performances from the entire cast. It definitely has the staying power to stand up with the existing greats out there. Musicals are back!” – TICKETS STUBS ENTERTAINMENT
INTERVIEWS AND ARTICLES
DEN OF GEEK | Music in Film
THE KID IN THE FRONT ROW | Five Question Interview With Writer/Director GARY KING
FAST, CHEAP MOVIE THOUGHTS | Gary King on “How Do You Write a Joe Schermann Song”
DARK OF THE MATINEE | Gary King’s Top 5 Musicals
THE FILM STAGE | Watch: Exclusive Clip From Gary King’s ‘How Do You Write a Joe Schermann Song
SUN SAILOR | Wayzata High School grad makes his debut on the silver screen
BBC NEWS | Kickstarter Films and the Oscars
RAINDANCE | 10 Films That Changed My Life: Elliot Grove (Festival Director)
IDYLLWILD TOWN CRIER | Featured Filmmaker Gary King
RADIO CALISTOGA | Napa Valley Film Festival Interview with Gary & Susie King (begins approx at the 18:25 mark) (11.11.12)
ROW THREE | Flyway Pubcast (Joe Schermann & Mark DiConzo) (10.21.12)
FLIFF | Christina Rose Interview (10.22.12)
FLIFF | Red Carpet Interview (10.20.12)
FILM CONFESSIONAL | Flyway Film Festival 2012 – Joe Schermann and Mark DiConzo Interview (10.21.12)
CRITERION CAST | Gotham Award Nominees Include The Master And Moonrise Kingdom; Gary King’s Schermann Song Up For Audience Award (10.18.12)
RUSHES SOHO SHORTS | Raindance 2012 Winners (10.11.12)
UK SCREEN | Raindance boasts record audiences in 20th year (10.09.12)
MY WALK OF FAME | Raindance Festival : Winners of the 20th Anniversary Film Festival (10.07.12)
SEX IN A SUBMARINE | Raindance Winners (10.06.12)
TWITCH | Interview: Lead Actress Christina Rose (10.10.12)
RAINDANCE | 2012 Winners
I-FLICKS | 6 films from Raindance 2012 I’d love to see get UK distribution (10.08.12)
BROADWAY WORLD | Schermann Song Premieres in NYC Nov 1
RAINDANCE TV | Raindance Video Interview (10.04.12)
RAINDANCE VIDEO | European Premiere Screening Q&A Video (09.27.12)
I-FLICKS | Raindance Interview: (Gary King, Christina Rose, Ken Lampl) (10.01.12)
I-FLICKS | 20 films you should see at the 20th Raindance Film Festival (09.15.12)
TWITCH | Interview: A Conversation With SCHERMANN SONG Director Gary King (09.10.12)
TICKET STUBS ENTERTAINMENT | How Do You Write A Joe Schermann Song (09.10.12)
WMUK 102.1 FM (Radio Spot) | Arts & More in Southwest Michigan (06.12.12)
OKLAHOMA GAZETTE | 2012 deadCENTER Film Festival (06.06.12)
FILM THREAT | 2012 Phoenix Film Festival (04.03.12)
VIMooZ | 2012 Phoenix Film Festival Winners (04.03.12)
FESTIVAL GENIUS | Phoenix Film Fest Award Winners!(04.03.12)
POP ROX CULTURE | Phoenix Film Festival Day 3 (04.02.12)
TRAIN WRECK IN PROGRESS PODCAST | Ep.54: Return of the Movie Musical (King, Rose, Schermann Interview) (04.02.12)
PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL | 2012 Award Winners (04.02.12)
TRAIN WRECK IN PROGRESS PODCAST | Ep.53: Ken the Composer (04.01.12)
NERD REPOSITORY | Phoenix Film Festival Interview: Cast and Crew of Schermann Song (03.31.12)
THE EVERYTHING FILM SHOW | Podcast Interview Talking ‘Schermann Song” with Christina Rose (03.15.12)
AT THE CINEMA | Watch: New Trailer for Gary King’s Indie Musical (03.15.12)
THE FILM STAGE | New Trailer for Gary King’s ‘Schermann Song”; Exclusive Title Reveal For Next Film (03.14.12)
VIMooZ | 2012 Phoenix Film Festival Announces Ten Films in this year’s Feature Film Competition (02.21.12)
FILMMAKING STUFF | Gary King Talks Filmmaking (02.12.12)
/FILM | This Week in Trailers (02.11.12)
THE JADED VIEWER | How Do You Write A Joe Schermann Song (02.09.11)
LOWELL FILM COLLABORATIVE | King Reignites the Movie Musical in Schermann Song (02.04.12)
SHADOWPLANET BLOGSPOT | Movie Financier (Blog Post from a Kickstarter Backer) (02.04.12)
FILM COURAGE | Official Trailer & Interviews (02.03.12)
BROADWAY WORLD | Exclusive: How Do You Write A Joe Schermann Song Official Trailer (02.03.12)
GEEK NEW WAVE | New Wave Independents: ‘How Do You Write A Joe Schermann Song’ FIRST LOOK (01.30.12)
ROW THREE | How Do You Write A Joe Schermann Song Soundtrack Preview (01.12.12)
THE FILM STAGE | Exclusive: Gary King’s “How Do You Write A Joe Schermann Song” Teaser Trailer (02.25.11)
/FILM | This Week in Trailers (01.07.11)
GORDON AND THE WHALE | Indie Spotlight (01.06.11)
EVERYTHING FILM SHOW | Radio Interview with Gary King (10.08.10)
PULPMOVIES | First Teaser for How Do You Write A Joe Schermann Song (09.29.10)
GORDON AND THE WHALE | wonderful teaser for indie musical SCHERMANN SONG (09.28.10)
TRAILER ADDICT | Teaser Trailer (08.30.10)
GEEKS OF DOOM | First Teaser Trailer For King’s ‘How Do You Write A Joe Schermann Song’ Is Here (08.30.10)
MULTI-HYPHENATE | Gary King’s “HOW DO YOU WRITE A JOE SCHERMANN SONG?” Trailer (08.30.10)
ROW THREE | Newly Released Teaser for “How Do You Write a Joe Schermann Song” (08.30.10)
AN INDIE LIFE | Lessons Learned in Crowdfunding (06.11.10)
GEEKS OF DOOM | Want To Help Get An Independent Movie Made? Now You Can! (04.14.10)
CINEMATICAL | Can Kickstarter Save The Indie Film Industry (04.17.10)
ROW THREE | Want To Help Out A Good Director (04.09.10)
FILM THREAT | In Search of Indie $$$ (04.05.10)
FILM COURAGE | Radio Interview with Filmmaker Gary King and Actress Christina Rose (04.04.10)
MOVIE ADDICT HEADQUARTERS | Radio Interview with Filmmaker Gary King (03.16.10)
REELTALK REVIEWS | Gary King’s Film Musical (03.11.10)
MICROFILMMAKER MAGAZINE | Crowdfunding (03.01.10)
MULTI-HYPHENATE | The Kickstarter Effect by Gary King (02.25.10)
THE ENTERTAINMENT CORNER | Join the Campaign to Make “How Do You Write A Joe Schermann Song” (02.12.10)
CHANNEL APA | Help fund Gary King’s film “How Do You Write A Joe Schermann Song” (02.09.10)
SCREENINGS
PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL
deadCENTER FILM FESTIVAL
WATERFRONT FILM FESTIVAL
CALGARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
FLYWAY FILM FESTIVAL
FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
FLIFF ON-LOCATION: GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND
RIVER’S EDGE FILM FESTIVAL
NAPA VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
LANDMARK’S SUNSHINE CINEMA (New York)
LAEMMLE’S NOHO 7 (Los Angeles)
GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL
TITANIC FILM FESTIVAL (Hungary)
REQUEST A SCREENING
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