The acclaimed independent feature film Layover, written and directed by Joshua Caldwell, released via VOD on October 13th through their self-release platform at www.layoverfilm.com. The film is available as a streaming rental, a download or several levels of ‘DIY Filmmaker Bundle,’ which includes the film plus bonus content, interviews, commentary, filmmaking apps, software and more. Layover premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival where it was nominated for the prestigious FIPRESCI New American Cinema Award. The film stars Nathalie Fay (Hangover), Karl E. Landler (Syfy’s Metal Hurlant Chronicles), Bella Dayne, and Hal Ozsan (NBC’s The Black List) and was recorded in English and French with English subtitles.
About Layover:
Simone, a cynical, young Parisian on her way to Singapore to get married, is forced to spend the night in Los Angeles when her connecting flight is cancelled. After contacting Juliette, an old friend with marital issues, the two head out for a night of fun with some of Juliette’s friends. When Juliette leaves the club with a stranger, Simone finds herself alone, downtown with no ride. The arrival of a handsome and mysterious motorcyclist changes everything. With his help, Simone navigates her way through the Los Angeles night-light of after-parties, beautiful people and endless lights. Over the course of her adventure, Simone begins to question whether or not the life she is leading is the one she actually wants. Will she make her connection?
About Joshua Caldwell:
Joshua Caldwell is an accomplished director, writer, producer, and MTV Movie Award winner. He has worked with a number of high-profile producers, including CSI: creator Anthony E. Zuiker, for whom he produced ‘Cybergeddon’, the online global motion picture event for Yahoo!, and directed all of the film’s ancillary content for its immersive website. His award-winning short film ‘Dig’, starring Mark Margolis of ‘Breaking Bad’, was featured in numerous film festivals, and his latest short ‘Resignation’ screened at Comic-Con. His debut feature film ‘Layover’ World Premiered at the 2014 Seattle International Film Festival where it was nominated for the New American Cinema Award. Joshua currently resides in Los Angeles, CA with his wife Danielle, son Austin, and rescue dog Hadley.