In Reality, from Super Deluxe, Wins the U.S. Fiction Special Mention Jury Award at 2018 LA Film Festival
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- Published on Saturday, 29 September 2018 08:56
In Reality, Ann Lupo's unconventional exploration of love, the first feature film from Super Deluxe's won Special Jury Mention in U.S. Fiction at the 2018 LA Film Festival on Friday, making its fourth film festival win.
This summer, the film also won Best Narrative Feature at the Port Townsend Film Festival in Washington State as well as Best Actress and the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Woods Hole Film Festival in Massachusetts.
Written and directed by and starring Ann Lupo, and produced by Holly Meehl, In Reality is an autobiographical rollercoaster ride through the fantastical mind of a young woman falling in and out of love.
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"Its inherently independent spirit, coupled with an endearing lead and surprising plot from first-time director Ann Lupo set itself apart from its competition," writes the PT Leader.
"Ann Lupo's feature debut is an example of what happens when you refuse to let adulthood destroy your creativity... Ann Lupo manages to reach an auteur status on par with Anna Biller as she functions as not only the lead actress, but also director, writer, producer, and editor of her own feature," writes CC2K.
The first trailer for In Reality debuted on Friday.
Ann Lupo is also the recipient of the 2018 TikTok Real Short Award, winning $10,000 for making a 30-second about this year's theme: "Why I'm a filmmaker."
About The LA Film Festival
The LA Film Festival is a key part of the exhibition arm of the nonprofit arts organization Film Independent. Showcasing new American and international cinema that embraces diversity, innovation and unique perspectives, the Festival produces one-of-a-kind events featuring critically acclaimed filmmakers, industry professionals and award-winning talent from Los Angeles and around the world.
Presenting Media Sponsor is Los Angeles Times. Official Host Venue is ArcLight Cinemas. Platinum Sponsors are American Airlines, EFILM | Deluxe, HBO and TikTok. The University Sponsor is Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television. Official Screening Partner is Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Festival Supporters are Directors Guild of America, eTech Rentals, Kona Productions, TREETI and Visit Seattle. Festival Affiliates are 21st Century Fox Global Inclusion, ATK Audiotek, Konsonant Music, SAGindie and Writers Guild of America West.
About Super Deluxe
Super Deluxe is a premium, multi-platform entertainment company with the most engaging and fastest-growing channels targeted at creative youth. Known for developing culturally-relevant characters and story formats that resonate with loyal fan bases, the company produces an ecosystem of content, from scripted and unscripted TV shows to Webby Award-winning short-form videos and social media, interactive live programming, creative tech products, and branded campaigns.
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In 2018, Super Deluxe will have seven TV shows on Netflix, TBS, Facebook, AMC's Sundance Now, and more. The Los Angeles Times has described the company as shaping the future of television and Fast Company has named it one of Hollywood's 10 Most Innovative Companies.
In Reality, from Super Deluxe, Wins the U.S. Fiction Special Mention Jury Award at 2018 LA Film Festival
In Reality, Ann Lupo's unconventional exploration of love, the first feature film from Super Deluxe's won Special Jury Mention in U.S. Fiction at the 2018 LA Film Festival on Friday, making its fourth film festival win.
This summer, the film also won Best Narrative Feature at the Port Townsend Film Festival in Washington State as well as Best Actress and the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Woods Hole Film Festival in Massachusetts.
Written and directed by and starring Ann Lupo, and produced by Holly Meehl, In Reality is an autobiographical rollercoaster ride through the fantastical mind of a young woman falling in and out of love.
"Its inherently independent spirit, coupled with an endearing lead and surprising plot from first-time director Ann Lupo set itself apart from its competition," writes the PT Leader.
"Ann Lupo's feature debut is an example of what happens when you refuse to let adulthood destroy your creativity... Ann Lupo manages to reach an auteur status on par with Anna Biller as she functions as not only the lead actress, but also director, writer, producer, and editor of her own feature," writes CC2K.
The first trailer for In Reality debuted on Friday.
Ann Lupo is also the recipient of the 2018 TikTok Real Short Award, winning $10,000 for making a 30-second about this year's theme: "Why I'm a filmmaker."
About The LA Film Festival
The LA Film Festival is a key part of the exhibition arm of the nonprofit arts organization Film Independent. Showcasing new American and international cinema that embraces diversity, innovation and unique perspectives, the Festival produces one-of-a-kind events featuring critically acclaimed filmmakers, industry professionals and award-winning talent from Los Angeles and around the world.
Presenting Media Sponsor is Los Angeles Times. Official Host Venue is ArcLight Cinemas. Platinum Sponsors are American Airlines, EFILM | Deluxe, HBO and TikTok. The University Sponsor is Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television. Official Screening Partner is Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Festival Supporters are Directors Guild of America, eTech Rentals, Kona Productions, TREETI and Visit Seattle. Festival Affiliates are 21st Century Fox Global Inclusion, ATK Audiotek, Konsonant Music, SAGindie and Writers Guild of America West.
ABOUT SUPER DELUXE
Super Deluxe is a premium, multi-platform entertainment company with the most engaging and fastest-growing channels targeted at creative youth. Known for developing culturally-relevant characters and story formats that resonate with loyal fan bases, the company produces an ecosystem of content, from scripted and unscripted TV shows to Webby Award-winning short-form videos and social media, interactive live programming, creative tech products, and branded campaigns. In 2018, Super Deluxe will have seven TV shows on Netflix, TBS, Facebook, AMC's Sundance Now, and more. The Los Angeles Times has described the company as shaping the future of television and Fast Company has named it one of Hollywood's 10 Most Innovative Companies.
