Novel Romance

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Novel Romance
Novel Romance poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Emily Skopov
Written by Emily Skopov
Eddie Richey
Produced byJohn Scherer
Greg Spence
Starring Traci Lords
Paul Johansson
Sherilyn Fenn
Mariette Hartley
Cinematography Dave Klein
Edited byMatt Friedman
Kenn Kashima
Music by Raney Shockne
Distributed bySpotlight Pictures
Release date
  • October 8, 2006 (2006-10-08)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget US$1.5 million

Novel Romance is a 2006 art-house romantic comedy film directed by Emily Skopov in her feature film directorial debut. It stars Traci Lords, Paul Johansson and Sherilyn Fenn. The film was shot in 2004 in Venice, Los Angeles, and premiered on October 8, 2006, at the 2nd Annual LA Femme Film Festival.

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Plot summary

The film follows Max Normane, a successful literary editor, who wants to have a child alone. She offers to publish Jake Buckley (Paul Johansson), a struggling writer, in exchange for his sperm for artificial insemination.

Cast

Festivals

Novel Romance was selected to screen at the following film festivals:

Awards

LA Femme Film Festival
2007: won Honorable Mention for Outstanding Achievement Emily Skopov


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