Wild Nights With Emily

Molly Shannon plays Emily Dickinson in the humorous drama 'Wild Nights with Emily." The poet’s persona, popularized since her death, became that of a reclusive spinster – a delicate wallflower, too sensitive for this world. This film explores her vivacious, irreverent side that was covered up for years — most notably Emily’s lifelong romantic relationship with another woman (Susan Ziegler). After Emily died, a rivalry emerged when her brother's mistress (Amy Seimetz) along with editor T.W. Higginson (Brett Gelman) published a book of Emily's poems. Unique and surreal, this seriously Independent film was the Winner of the US-In-Progress award in Paris.

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Credits

Director:

Madeleine Olnek

Executive Producer:

Todd Remis, David Moscow, Jennifer Kriz, Co-EP's Rufus Parker & Kunal Rajan

Producer:

Casper Andreas, Anna Margarita Albelo, Max-Rifkind Barron, Madeleine Olnek

Screenwriter:

Madeleine Olnek

Cinematographer:

DP Anna Stypko; 2nd Unit DP Mika Altskan

Editor:

Lee Eaton, Anthony Clemente; Add'l Editors: Ali Muney, Curtis Grout, Ravi Kiran

Production Designer:

Allison Frye, Eimi Imanishi

Sound Designer:

Bumi Hidaka

Music:

Frid & Frid

Principal Cast:

Molly Shannon, Amy Seimetz, Susan Ziegler, Brett Gelman, Jackie Monahan, Kevin Seal, Dana Melanie, Sasha Frolova, Lisa Haas, Al Sutton

Additional Credits:

Associate Producer: Anthony Faure, Costumes: Linda Gui, Costumes: Christine Casaus, Line Producer: Alex Peace, Costumes: Courtney Leigh Newman, Sound: Franz Brun, Dramaturg: Deb Margolin, Associate Producer: Lisa Franklin, Associate Producer: Jasmine Presson, Musical Director: Kenny Wang

Contact

Distributor:

John Sloss
sales@cineticmedia.com

Public Film Contact:

Casper Andreas
Embrem Entertainment
casper@embrem.com
9178068720.

Publicity Contact:

Adam Kersh
adam@brigademarketing.com
9177717021

Sales Agent:

John Sloss, Cinetic

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2018
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84:07 mins