The River
New York Premiere

The River

Shorts in Competition: Narrative
| USA | 13 MINUTES | English | English subtitles
Comedy, Relationships
The River is a comedic journey to the river on a sweltering hot day with a pregnant Maria. Her loving-kindness practice is tested by work schedules, mechanical failures and complex human relationships, all conspiring against a desperately needed cooling dip.

Screening in Shorts Program: Skin Deep

Cast & Credits
Directed by
Sam Handel
SAM HANDEL wrote and directed the 2011 short I’m Coming Over, which recently concluded an extensive festival run. He is also an editorial photographer whose work has appeared in Time, Venice, Elle, Redbook, People, Fade-In and more.
Director
Sam Handel
Screenwriter
Sam Handel
Producer
Lauren Ambrose, Sam Handel, Brandon Taylor, Julie Webster
Editor
Sam Handel
Cinematographer
Eric Branco
Composer
Rob Sanzone
Cast
Lauren Ambrose, Jay O. Sanders, Adam Driver, Ron McLarty, Kate Skinner, Michael C. Hall

Contacts
Print Source
Sam Handel
Great Barrington, 01230
Phone: 413 854 3264
sam.handel@gmail.com
US Sales Contact
Sam Handel
Great Barrington, 01230
Phone: 413 854 3264
sam.handel@gmail.com
International Sales Contact
Sam Handel
Great Barrington, 01230
Phone: 413 854 3264
sam.handel@gmail.com
Press Contact
Sam Handel
Great Barrington, 01230
Phone: 413 854 3264
sam.handel@gmail.com
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