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Directed by | Morrisa Maltz |
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Cinematography | Andrew Hajek |
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Music by | Alexis Marsh |
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Running time | 86 minutes [1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Jazzy is an upcoming American drama film directed and produced by Morrisa Maltz, from a screenplay by Maltz, Lainey Bearkiller Shangreaux, Vanara Taing and Andrew Hajek. The film serves as a follow up to The Unknown Country by Maltz. [2] It stars Jasmine Bearkiller Shangreaux, Syriah Foohead Means, Richard Ray Whitman, Raymond Lee and Lily Gladstone. Gladstone, Mark Duplass and Jay Duplass serve as executive producers.
It will have its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2024.
Jazzy navigates the challenges of growing up. When her best friend moves away, she experiences feelings of loss and independence.
In February 2024, it was announced Jasmine Bearkiller Shangreaux, Syriah Foohead Means, Richard Ray Whitman, Raymond Lee and Lily Gladstone had joined the cast of the film, with Gladstone,Mark Duplass and Jay Duplass set to serve as executive producers, and Marissa Maltz directing from a screenplay she co-wrote alongside Lainey Bearkiller Shangreaux, Vanara Taing and Andrew Hajek. [3]
Production concluded in July 2023, with SAG-AFTRA granting an interim agreement for the film. [4]
The film will have its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2024. [5]
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