But Not for Me (2015 film)
But Not for Me is a 2015 American musical romantic drama film written and directed by Ryan Carmichael, and starring Marcus Carl Franklin and Elena Urioste.[1]
But Not for Me | |
---|---|
Directed by | Ryan Carmichael |
Produced by | Jason Stefaniak |
Written by | Ryan Carmichael |
Starring | Marcus Carl Franklin Elena Urioste |
Music by | Rafaƫl Leloup |
Cinematography | Josh Fisher |
Edited by | Christopher Emanuel Smith |
Production company | Impolite Company |
Distributed by | Turn Key Films |
Release date |
|
Running time | 108 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Cast
- Marcus Carl Franklin as Will
- Elena Urioste as Hope
- Maria Vermeulen as Grace
- Roger Guenveur Smith as Raymond Little
- Tony Crane as Rod
- Gregory Lay as Alonzo Donovan
- Brett Epstein as Manny
Production
In a 2013 interview with IndieWire, Ryan Carmichael said of the project: "The aim of this film is to fuse different artistic and intellectual elements to create a unique and dynamic dramatic experience. Starting with hip hop, I wanted to tap into the 'conscious' and improvisatory elements of the music in order to shine a light on some of the socioeconomic issues in America today. Existentialist philosophy comes into play as a mechanism to underscore the experience of Millenials who feel lost in a world where nothing is as they planned it. A 'Postmodernist' narrative structure is employed to frame the revolutionary spirit of the characters hoping to shape the world."[2]
References
- Logan, Elizabeth (13 May 2015). "Duplass Brothers' 'Manson Family Vacation' To Open 18th Annual Brooklyn Film Fest". IndieWire. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
- "Project of the Day: 'But Not for Me', A Hip Hop Musical Love Story". IndieWire. 10 October 2013. Retrieved 29 July 2016.