Jazzy is a 2024 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.

Jazzy
Directed byMorrisa Maltz
Written by
  • Morrisa Maltz
  • Lainey Bearkiller Shangreaux
  • Vanara Taing
  • Andrew Hajek
Produced by
  • Morrisa Maltz
  • Lainey Bearkiller Shangreaux
  • Miranda Bailey
  • Natalie Whelan
  • Eliott Whitton
  • John Way
  • Vanara Taing
  • Tommy Heitkamp
Starring
CinematographyAndrew Hajek
Edited by
  • Vanara Taing
  • Laura Colwell
Music byAlexis Marsh
Production
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Release date
Running time
86 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

It had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2024.

Premise

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Jazzy navigates the challenges of growing up. When her best friend moves away, she experiences feelings of loss and independence.

Cast

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Production

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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]

Release

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The film had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2024.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Jazzy". Tribeca Festival. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  2. ^ Lopez, Kristen (February 14, 2024). "Lily Gladstone Reteams With Director Morissa Maltz in 'Jazzy'". The Wrap. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  3. ^ Grobar, Matt (February 14, 2024). "Lily Gladstone Reteaming With 'The Unknown Country's Morrisa Maltz On 'Jazzy,' Will Exec Produce Alongside Duplass Brothers Productions". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  4. ^ Bergeson, Samantha (February 14, 2024). "Lily Gladstone Expands Her Empire with 'The Unknown Country' Sequel and Doc 'Bring Them Home'". IndieWire. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  5. ^ Goldsmith, Jill (April 17, 2024). "Tribeca Festival Unveils 2024 Film Slate With Kristen Stewart, Jenna Ortega World Premieres, Trey Parker & Matt Stone Doc, More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
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