Slipaway is an official consideration for the 90th Academy Awards in all categories, including:
- Best Original Song (Julia Butler & Daniel Mentz)
- Best Original Score (Tao Liu)
- Best Actress in a Leading Role (Elaine Partnow)
- Best Actor in a Leading Role (Jesse Pepe)
The Malibu Times interviews Julia Butler & Daniel Mentz
Malibu's most circulated paper published an interview with co-writers/directors Julia Butler and Daniel Mentz ahead of the Awards Season Screening of Slipaway at the Malibu Film Society.
Julia talks about the making of the film, the inspiration behind it, and her battle with cancer.
For the full article, please go to:
http://www.malibutimes.com/malibu_life/article_911ed550-f63b-11e7-8935-f388f449beb7.html
Elaine Partnow
Elaine just booked a national commercial, and two feature films. She stars in the upcoming indie comedy Misfits, and you can also catch her on the Merci Chocolates ad.
Jesse Pepe
Catch Jesse performing in Spamilton now at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, Los Angeles. Jesse also successfully completed a crowdfunding campaign to finance another full year of his music YouTube channel.
Sadie Johannsson
Sadie recently graduated from Groundlings, performed precision driving in a car commercial, and wrapped a lead role in a dark comedy.
Lydia Muijen
Lydia recently played a bald soothsayer in the movie The Young Messiah - written by Anne Rice (Interview with the Vampire). Lydia underwent six hours of makeup every day, and played opposite Sean Bean. The film is now available everywhere.