Break Point (film)

Break Point is a U.S. comedy film directed by Jay Karas. The film stars Jeremy Sisto and David Walton as two estranged brothers (and former tennis partners) who reunite and decide to make a run at a grand slam tournament.[1]

Break Point
Promotional movie poster
Directed byJay Karas
Produced byGabriel Hammond
Devin Adair
Jeremy Sisto
Screenplay byGene Hong
Story byGene Hong
Jeremy Sisto
StarringJeremy Sisto
David Walton
Amy Smart
Joshua Rush
Vincent Ventresca
Adam DeVine
J. K. Simmons
Music byTim Anderson
CinematographyJim Frohna
Edited byBrad Wilhite
Seth Clark
Distributed byBroad Green Pictures
Release date
  • March 8, 2014 (2014-03-08) (SXSW)
  • September 4, 2015 (2015-09-04) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film first premiered at South by Southwest Film Festival on March 8, 2014.[2] The film was released on July 21, 2015 on video on demand prior to the film being released in a limited release on September 4, 2015.[3]

Plot

Brash man-child Jimmy Price knows his days as a doubles tennis player are nearly finished. Since he's burned practically all of his bridges on the pro circuit, it's a huge blow when his latest partner drops him. With no other option, he tries to revive his career by convincing his estranged brother (and former tennis partner) Darren to join him on the court. With the help of an unusual 11-year-old named Barry, the duo make a go at a grand slam tournament.[4]

Cast

Release

The film had its world premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival on March 8, 2014.[5] The film went on to premiere at the Dallas International Film Festival on April 11, 2014.[6] Newport Beach International Film Festival on April 25, 2014.[7] and the Nantucket Film Festival on June 25, 2014.[8] in April 2015, it was announced Broad Green Pictures had acquire distribution rights to the film.[9] The film was released on July 21, 2015 on video on demand prior to the film being released in a limited release on September 4, 2015.[10]

References
  1. "Jeremy Sisto And David Walton To Star In Indie Comedy 'Break Point' For First-Time Feature Helmer Jay Karas". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
  2. Jagernauth, Keith. "SXSW Exclusive: Jeremy Sisto Wants To Be A Better Tennis Partner In Clip From Comedy 'Break Point'". Indiewire. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
  3. McClintock, Pamela. "Broad Green Sets Release Dates for First Six Films". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  4. Thurmond, Sarah. "SXSW 2014: Q&A With Jeremy Sisto and David Walton". Austin Monthly. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
  5. "Schedule - sxsw.com". SXSW Schedule 2014.
  6. "2014 Dallas International Film Festival: Break Point @ Angelika Film Center & Cafe (Dallas) in Dallas - GuideLive". GuideLive.
  7. "Break Point – Friday Night Spotlight 2014". newportbeachfilmfest.com. Archived from the original on 2015-07-10.
  8. "An Interview with Break Point Star Jeremy Sisto". Nantucket Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2014-06-07.
  9. Mike Fleming Jr. "Broad Green Acquires 'The Dark Horse' And Sets First Slate - Deadline". Deadline.
  10. Ethan Sapienza (17 June 2015). "Watch: Jeremy Sisto Battles With J.K. Simmons in Trailer - Indiewire". Indiewire.
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