Fresno
Synopsis
Fresno is a comedy about co-dependent sisters who work as hotel maids in Fresno, CA. Shannon (Judy Greer) is fresh out of sex rehab when her younger, overly optimistic lesbian sister Martha (Natasha Lyonne) lands her a job as a maid at Fresno Suites, the local hotel. When Shannon jeopardizes her fresh start by accidentally killing a hotel guest after a post-rehab relapse, Martha goes to great lengths to help her sister cover up the crime. Shannon finally learns to take responsibility for her actions, and the sisters begin to resolve their tortured relationship.
Section: Narrative Spotlight
Premiere Status: World Premiere
Country: USA
Year: 2015
Runtime: 85min
Credits
Director: Jamie Babbit
Executive Producer: Mynette Louie, Julie Parker Benello, Dan Cogan, Geralyn Dreyfous, Wendy Ettinger, Patty West, Nick Horbaczewski
Producer: Andrea Sperling, Stephanie Meurer
Screenwriter: Karey Dornetto
Cinematographer: Jeffrey Waldron
Editor: Suzanne Spangler
Production Designer: Theresa Guleserian
Sound Designer: Paul Hollman
Music: Nathan Matthew David
Additional Credits: Co-Executive Producers: Steven Cohen, Abigail Disney, Regina K. Scully, Associate Producers: Derek Nguyen, Tracy Shao, Casting Director: Richard Hicks, c.s.a., Music Supervisor: Tiffany Anders, Costume Designer: Charlese Antoinette Jones
Principal Cast: Natasha Lyonne and Judy Greer, Malcolm Barrett, Jessica St. Clair, Fred Armisen, Molly Shannon, Michael Hitchcock, Ron Livingston, Allison Tolman, and Aubrey Plaza
Director Bio
In 2000, Babbit directed her first feature, But I’m a Cheerleader, starring Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall. That movie was sold to Lions Gate and released worldwide. Other films: The Quiet, The Itty Bitty Titty Committee (Won Grand Jury Prize, SXSW 07) and Breaking the Girls. Jamie also directs television shows including Girls and Looking.
Contact
Distributor: N/A
Public Film Contact
Andrea Sperling
andreasperling@gmail.com
Publicity Contact
Rene Ridinger
rridinger@mprm.com