
Join us for a Q&A with Patrick Fabian at the Rowland Theatre on Saturday, November 6 for a discussion on Acting for the Camera.
"Teems with details that feel lived-through. Its outlook--optimistic about human nature yet cynical about the times--lingers.”
Leonard (Better Call Saul’s Patrick Fabian) is a 50-something stay-at-home dad in Los Angeles taking care of two young daughters while his wife Dawn works during the day. He’s been interviewing for jobs, but opportunities are slim for a “mature-aged” former record store owner. With their savings nearly gone, Leonard becomes desperate; in a process that takes less than 5 minutes, he signs up to drive for DriverX, a popular rideshare company. In an instant, Leonard is now part of the Gig Economy and driving at night.
More urgently, with his marriage fraying at home, he negotiates some twisty turns in the car as attractive, inebriated young women test his fidelity. 'DriverX' follows Leonard on a voyage through LA’s late-night, Tinder-fueled party scene, where you never know who’s going to get into your car next, all the while presenting the challenges facing many middle-aged Americans today in an economy disrupted by new technologies.
Director's Bio:
Born to Cuban parents in New York but raised in Miami, Henry Barrial attended the University of Montana where he received a B.A. in Psychology. While in Missoula, Barrial wrote and performed in several theatrical productions for the Montana Repertory Theatre and the Young Rep, including his original one-man show, A Night With-In Lenny Bruce.
Upon moving to Los Angeles, he directed his first film, a short entitled The Lonelys, which played in several festivals, winning top awards at the San Francisco International Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival, and Method Fest. In 2001 Barrial directed and co-wrote his first feature, the ultra low-budget Some Body. Some Body premiered at the
2001 Sundance Film Festival in Dramatic Competition, and was subsequently picked up for distribution by Lot 47 Films. It was released theatrically in 2002 in 15 cities across the U.S. including New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. In 2003 Barrial's script for the feature True Love was admitted into the prestigious Sundance Screenwriters Lab and was ultimately
produced on a micro-budget and received accolades on the festival circuit. Barrial's next feature Pig, a mystery sci-fi, was an official selection at over 35 international film festivals, winning 10 awards, including 7 Best Feature awards, and a Best Screenplay and Best Director award for Barrial. Kino Lorber released the film in the U.S. in March 2014.
- Year2018
- Runtime98 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorHenry Barrial
- CastPatrick Fabian
Join us for a Q&A with Patrick Fabian at the Rowland Theatre on Saturday, November 6 for a discussion on Acting for the Camera.
"Teems with details that feel lived-through. Its outlook--optimistic about human nature yet cynical about the times--lingers.”
Leonard (Better Call Saul’s Patrick Fabian) is a 50-something stay-at-home dad in Los Angeles taking care of two young daughters while his wife Dawn works during the day. He’s been interviewing for jobs, but opportunities are slim for a “mature-aged” former record store owner. With their savings nearly gone, Leonard becomes desperate; in a process that takes less than 5 minutes, he signs up to drive for DriverX, a popular rideshare company. In an instant, Leonard is now part of the Gig Economy and driving at night.
More urgently, with his marriage fraying at home, he negotiates some twisty turns in the car as attractive, inebriated young women test his fidelity. 'DriverX' follows Leonard on a voyage through LA’s late-night, Tinder-fueled party scene, where you never know who’s going to get into your car next, all the while presenting the challenges facing many middle-aged Americans today in an economy disrupted by new technologies.
Director's Bio:
Born to Cuban parents in New York but raised in Miami, Henry Barrial attended the University of Montana where he received a B.A. in Psychology. While in Missoula, Barrial wrote and performed in several theatrical productions for the Montana Repertory Theatre and the Young Rep, including his original one-man show, A Night With-In Lenny Bruce.
Upon moving to Los Angeles, he directed his first film, a short entitled The Lonelys, which played in several festivals, winning top awards at the San Francisco International Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival, and Method Fest. In 2001 Barrial directed and co-wrote his first feature, the ultra low-budget Some Body. Some Body premiered at the
2001 Sundance Film Festival in Dramatic Competition, and was subsequently picked up for distribution by Lot 47 Films. It was released theatrically in 2002 in 15 cities across the U.S. including New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. In 2003 Barrial's script for the feature True Love was admitted into the prestigious Sundance Screenwriters Lab and was ultimately
produced on a micro-budget and received accolades on the festival circuit. Barrial's next feature Pig, a mystery sci-fi, was an official selection at over 35 international film festivals, winning 10 awards, including 7 Best Feature awards, and a Best Screenplay and Best Director award for Barrial. Kino Lorber released the film in the U.S. in March 2014.
- Year2018
- Runtime98 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorHenry Barrial
- CastPatrick Fabian