QUIVER to Release Mayim Bialik’s Directorial Debut as They Made Us
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- Published on Friday, 11 February 2022 08:42
- Written by A&E Contributing Editor
Quiver Distribution announced they have acquired and will release Mayim Bialik's directorial debut feature, As They Made Us, a dysfunctional family dramedy starring Dianna Agron and Simon Helberg, on April 8 in theaters and on all Video-on-Demand platforms.
Starring Dianna Agron and Simon Helberg, with Candice Bergen and Dustin Hoffman, the project was written and directed by "The Big Bang Theory" star Mayim Bialik and wrapped production in New Jersey last year. Additional cast includes Justin Chu Cary, Charlie Weber, and Julian Gant.
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As They Made Us follows Abigail (Agron), a divorced mother of two, who is struggling to balance the dynamic forces within her dysfunctional family as she attempts to cultivate new love.
"We are thrilled to be able to share Mayim's feature film debut with audiences," said Quiver Distribution Co-Presidents and Executive Producers Berry Meyerowitz and Jeff Sackman. "With a stellar cast in an intelligent and funny film, this relatable family story and Mayim's touching script will surely hit home with viewers across many generations."
"As a first-time director, it is nothing short of a dream to write for and direct a cast this accomplished, passionate, and intellectually committed to this film. As They Made Us is about a family's tumultuous and hilarious journey from chaos to serenity. Making one's first film is also that journey," said Bialik.
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Producers include Yale Productions' Jordan Beckerman and Jordan Yale Levine, in addition to Anne Clements, Michael Day, Mark Maxey, and the late Ash Christian.
Lawrence Greenberg negotiated the deal on behalf of Quiver with Clay Epstein at Film Mode Entertainment representing the filmmakers.
About Quiver Distribution
Quiver Distribution is a film production, acquisition and distribution company operating in the U.S., Canada and international markets. Founded by entertainment industry veterans Berry Meyerowitz and Jeff Sackman, Quiver Distribution focuses on curating a highly selective film slate from both established and emerging talent, allowing for distinctly tailored campaigns and a filmmaker first approach.
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Past releases include: disaster thriller 13 Minutes with Amy Smart, Thora Birch, and Paz Vega; The Survivalist starring John Malkovich and Jonathan Rhys Meyers; Crisis starring Gary Oldman and Evangeline Lily, which opened in theaters on February 26 to the #1 spot in the independent box office and quickly rose to the top of the VOD charts following its debut on March 5; the iTunes and Amazon bestseller "Paradise City" starring Andy Biersack, Bella Thorne and Cameron Boyce; Viggo Mortensen's directorial debut Falling starring Viggo Mortensen, Lance Henriksen and Laura Linney; Chick Fight starring Malin Akerman, Alec Baldwin and Bella Thorne; I Am Woman starring Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Danielle McDonald and Evan Peters; Becky starring Kevin James and Lulu Wilson; and The Lost Husband starring Josh Duhamel and Leslie Bibb.
