Filmmaker Evan Oppenheimer's ("A Little Game") new film, "Peas and Carrots," has its world premiere tonight at Dances With Films. Eric Holmes, co-host of CinemAddicts, spoke with Oppenheimer about the film. In a significant portion of the interview, Oppenheimer candidly reflects on the various challenges he faced during production.
The story centers on Joey Wethersby (Kirrilee Berger), a 16-year-old New Yorker whose parents formed a fleetingly successful band in the 1990s. That fact isn't the most surreal aspect of Joey's life, as he can travel to an alternate reality by uttering the words "Peas and Carrots." The cast includes Amy Carlson, Jordan Bridges, Andrew Polk, and Kelly McAndrew.
Director: Evan Oppenheimer
Writer: Evan Oppenheimer
Stars: Kirrilee Berger, Amy Carlson, Jordan Bridges
Although the premise seems unexpected, the project is actually a personal endeavor for filmmaker Evan Oppenheimer. “It’s partly about a family in New York,” said Oppenheimer, whose previous credits include “Lost in Florence” and “The Magnificent Meyersons.” “My life is centered around having a family in New York. So that was a big part of it, just learning from my own life. And what happens to the main character, this more fantastical element, I think came from the idea that when something dramatic happens in our lives, we imagine them as movies.
I had a great time with my niece watching Oppenheimer's chess film, “A Little Game,” and I'm also really looking forward to seeing “Peas and Carrots” later. If you're in New York, “Peas and Carrots” premieres at Dances With Films tonight.
Blue Harbor Entertainment is a distributor of independent titles. It is led by Amanda Sherwin, Mike Messina, and Seth Needle.
“I'm thrilled to be collaborating with Blue Harbor on this film,” says Oppenheimer. Amanda Sherwin and I worked together several years ago on “Lost in Florence,” and it was a wonderful experience. I have complete confidence that Amanda, Mike, and Seth are the best people to launch “Peas and Carrots” into the world.
Blue Harbor adds In his own statement: “We were immediately captivated by the humor, emotion, and originality of Peas and Carrots. Evan has created a family comedy as witty as it is heartwarming, and it’s a privilege to work with him again. We’re thrilled to bring this film to theaters and share its joy and energy with audiences around the world.”
Oppenheimer recalls meeting Ramone and the drummer asking him about the family band’s music in Peas and Carrots. “Marky asked me about the songs in the film,” says the filmmaker. “Marky, along with Roy Rosental, turned my minimalist chorus into a soulful anthem.”
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