Colin Fitz Lives!
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Colin Fitz Lives!, also known simply as Colin Fitz is a 1997 Independent film
directed by Robert Bella
. Though it received many film festival
awards, it was never released to theatres. In August 2010, IFC Films
released a newly remastered version of the film as part of its Video On Demand platform: Sundance Selects – Colin Fitz Lives!.
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
directed by Robert Bella
Robert Bella
Robert Bella is an American film writer, playwright, producer, director and actor. He has worked on over 50 plays at the Atlantic Theater Company, of which he is a founding member. He has a B.F.A. from NYU's Undergraduate Drama Department, where he is currently an adjunct faculty member...
. Though it received many film festival
Film festival
A film festival is an organised, extended presentation of films in one or more movie theaters or screening venues, usually in a single locality. More and more often film festivals show part of their films to the public by adding outdoor movie screenings...
awards, it was never released to theatres. In August 2010, IFC Films
IFC Films
IFC Films is an American film distribution company based in New York, owned by AMC Networks. It distributes independent films and documentaries under the IFC Films, Sundance Selects and IFC Midnight. It operates the IFC Center....
released a newly remastered version of the film as part of its Video On Demand platform: Sundance Selects – Colin Fitz Lives!.
Cast
- Colin Fitz – himself
- John C. McGinleyJohn C. McGinleyJohn Christopher McGinley is an American actor, most notable for his roles as Perry Cox in Scrubs, Bob Slydell in Office Space, Sergeant Red O'Neill in Oliver Stone's Platoon and Marv in Stone's Wall Street. He has also written and produced for television and film...
– Groundskeeper - Matt McGrathMatt McGrath (actor)Matt McGrath is an American actor.McGrath's film appearances include roles in The Notorious Bettie Page, Boys Don't Cry, The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy, and The Impostors. On television, McGrath has appeared in episodes of Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Now and Again, and New York...
– Paul - William H. MacyWilliam H. MacyWilliam Hall Macy, Jr. is an American actor and writer. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Jerry Lundegaard in Fargo. He is also a teacher and director in theater, film and television. His film career has been built mostly on his appearances in small, independent films, though...
– Mr. O'Day - Andy Fowle – Grady
- Julianne PhillipsJulianne PhillipsJulianne Phillips is an American model and actress. She is the ex-wife of Bruce Springsteen.-Biography:Born in Chicago, Illinois, Phillips was raised in the Portland suburb of Lake Oswego, Oregon, the daughter of insurance broker, William Phillips, and wife, Ann Phillips. She was the youngest of...
– Justice Fitz - Robert BellaRobert BellaRobert Bella is an American film writer, playwright, producer, director and actor. He has worked on over 50 plays at the Atlantic Theater Company, of which he is a founding member. He has a B.F.A. from NYU's Undergraduate Drama Department, where he is currently an adjunct faculty member...
– Pepe - Will McCormackWill McCormackWill McCormack is an American television and film actor.McCormack, who graduated Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, is the younger brother of actress Mary McCormack, who stars in the hit USA TV series In Plain Sight....
– Todd - Erik Jensen – Dean
- Martha PlimptonMartha PlimptonMartha Campbell Plimpton is an American actress and singer and former model. Plimpton is a screen, stage and television actress. She first appeared as Jonsy in the feature film River Rats before rising to prominence in the Richard Donner film The Goonies portraying the character Stef...
– Ann - Mary McCormackMary McCormackMary Catherine McCormack is an American actress. Best known for her work in television, she has had leading roles as Justine Appleton in the series Murder One , as Deputy National Security Adviser Kate Harper in The West Wing and as Mary Shannon in In Plain Sight .Her film roles include Private...
– Moira - Chris BauerChris BauerMark Christopher "Chris" Bauer is an American film and television actor.-Early life:Bauer was born in Los Angeles, California and attended high school at Miramonte High School in Orinda, California. He played on Miramonte Championship football team his senior year, 1984...
– Tony Baby Shark - Ajax – The Dog
- Casper Andreas – Mats (as Casper Andreasson)
- Toni PearenToni PearenToni Pearen is an Australian actress, singer, songwriter and TV presenter born in Cronulla, Sydney on 5 June 1972. She initially became recognisable through her role on soap opera E Street from 1989 until 1992. She had a pop music career in the early 1990s which included the release of an album and...
– Pandemonium Fan - Craig Collington Bator – Fan
- Kristen JohnstonKristen JohnstonKristen Johnston is an American stage, film, and television actress. She may be most famous for her role as Sally Solomon in the television series 3rd Rock from the Sun...
– Stalker Fan
Awards and nominations
- Sundance Film Festival
- Nominated, 1997, Grand Jury Prize for Dramatic (Robert Bella)
- Austin Film Festival
- Nominated, 1997, Feature Film Award (Tom Morrissey (writer)/Robert Bella (director))
- Won, 1997, Feature Film Award for Cinematography (Henry Cline)
- Won, 1997, Feature Film Award for Best Feature (Robert Bella)
- Won, 1997, Audience Award (Robert Bella)
- Florida Film Festival
- Nominated, 1997, Grand Jury Award for Narrative (Robert Bella)
- Long Island Film Festival
- Won, 1997, Best of Fest (Robert Bella)
- WorldFest Houston awards
- Won, 1997, Gold Award for Comedy (Robert Bella)
Sources
- http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/movie-talk-sundance-favorite-finally-gets-released.html
- movies.nytimes.com
- www.hollywood.com
- www.the-numbers.com
- www.nycmovieguru.com