"His sole occupation at present is meticulously taking measurements for the grand red carpet." Tribeca Films has unveiled an official trailer for an intriguing indie flick titled "The Premiere," a meta-comedy that delves into the ambitious endeavors of a director hell-bent on transforming his beloved movie into a mesmerizing stage musical. Hailing from filmmakers Christopher Bouckoms and Sam Pezzullo, this quirky gem premiered last year and is set to captivate audiences on VOD this month.
"The Premiere" serves as a mockumentary that skewers the egotistical theater producer, Sam (portrayed by Pezzullo himself), as he embarks on a documentary chronicling his quest to adapt the iconic 1996 slasher horror classic, "Scream," into a musical spectacle. Along his tumultuous journey, he bumps into an eclectic ensemble of quirky characters, played by actual Hamptons locals, leading to an array of cringe-worthy and hilarious outcomes. Drawing inspiration from the golden age of cringe comedies and crafted predominantly through improvisation, "The Premiere" offers a keen satirical glimpse into the Hamptons, wrapped in a biting yet affectionate love letter to the community.
Starring Sam Pezzullo, Kristen Curcie, Mohna Hoppe, Ruby Jackson, and Alan Ceppos, the film is as much about the unique fabric of the Hamptons community as it is about staging a musical and paying homage to "Scream." There's a myriad of elements at play here, promising a delightfully chaotic experience.
Inspired by the cringe comedy greats, "The Premiere" blurs the boundaries between reality and fiction with its largely improvised humor. Sam, a painfully narcissistic and utterly delusional theater producer, endeavors to bring a musical adaptation of his favorite film, "Scream," to life at a local theater in Sag Harbor, New York. Along the way, he encounters an array of awkward and outrageous scenarios, all while being supported by a colorful cast of quirky characters and real-life Hamptons locals. The film stands as both a heartfelt tribute and a sharp satirical commentary on the Hamptons, breaking free from conventional storytelling confines. Simply put, it's a mockumentary about a documentary about making a musical about a movie.
Written and directed by indie filmmaking duo Christopher Bouckoms and Sam Pezzullo, who make their feature directorial debut with this project, "The Premiere" is also produced by Bouckoms and Pezzullo. It premiered at the 2024 Hamptons Film Festival and is set to be released by Tribeca Films on VOD starting August 19th, 2025. Are you ready to embark on this quirky cinematic adventure?
