Tonight, April 3, at Allen Theatre’s Cineport 10 in Las Cruces, the Las Cruces International Film Festival lifts off with four showings of Little Brother, directed by Korean American writer and director Sheridan O’Donnell. (Photo: Courtesy NMSU)
Show times are: 6:30 pm, 6:45 pm, 7:00 pm and 7:15 pm.
From NMSU News Release:
The film follows Jake and Pete, estranged brothers who embark on a road trip together from Albuquerque to Seattle. Starring Daniel Diemer as Jake, Philip Ettinger as Pete and J.K. Simmons and Polly Draper as their overbearing parents, the story explores the strained relationship between the two brothers as they travel for 1,400 miles following Pete’s most recent suicide attempt.
“We are looking forward to the filmmakers and stars of the film who will attend and greet the audience and host a question-and-answer session after the screenings,” said Ross Marks, executive director of the festival and professor in NMSU’s Creative Media Institute.
O’Donnell, Ettinger, executive producer Mary Haarmeyer and producer Kegan Karnes will be on hand to engage with the audience after the showings to briefly discuss the making of the film.
There will be a VIP After Party at La Posta de Mesilla starting at 9:00 pm.
Tickets to attend the screening of “Little Brother” are on sale now for $25. Other tickets for the April 3-7 festival include VIP Passes for $150, All-Access Passes for $75 and Day Passes for $25 at lascrucesfilmfest.com.
