Hari Nef will lead the cast of the psychological drama 'Situation #64,' alongside Louisa Jacobson and director Oliver Edwin, marking Edwin's feature debut. The film, based on Edwin's original script, recently wrapped production in upstate New York. It explores the blurring lines between art and personal relationships among performers.
Overview
'Situation #64' is a high-concept psychological drama that delves into the complexities of performance art and past relationships. The story centers on a performance artist, played by Hari Nef, who reunites with her former collaborator and romantic partner, portrayed by Oliver Edwin, to prepare their last joint project. Tensions rise when Edwin's new partner, played by Louisa Jacobson, enters the scene, uncovering hidden aspects of their shared history and causing the boundaries between their artistic creation and real life to dissolve.
Cast Highlights
Hari Nef takes on the lead role while also producing for the first time, building on her recent appearances in Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' and HBO's 'The Idol.' She is preparing to portray Candy Darling in an upcoming biopic she wrote and will produce. Her past work includes the series 'Transparent' and 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,' as well as the film 'Assassination Nation.'
Louisa Jacobson, known for her role in the Emmy-nominated HBO series 'The Gilded Age'—renewed for a fourth season—recently appeared in Celine Song's 'The Materialists' with Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans.
Oliver Edwin, making his directorial bow, has prior acting credits in Rob Reiner's 'LBJ' and HBO's 'Divorce.' He has also created short films, essays, fiction, and photography. The project was selected for the 2024 Tribeca Creator’s Market.
Production Notes
Filming concluded quietly last month in Skaneateles, New York. Producers include Lizzie Shapiro and Lexi Tannenholtz from The Space Program, whose recent film 'The Plague' premiered at Cannes. Additional producers are Jason De Beer of Escape Route Films and Jake Casey of The Dazey Phase. A roster of executive producers supports the independent effort, including representatives from The Space Program, 2801 Productions, and others.
UTA Independent Film Group handles worldwide sales. The cast and crew are represented by agencies such as Gersh, CAA, and Untitled Entertainment.
Insights from the Team
Nef shared her excitement: 'I finally get to say that I’m making a movie with my friends. Oliver is a young auteur of rare precision and sensitivity. Louisa is deeply talented and kind. Lizzie and Lexi are among the most intrepid, discerning indie producers I have ever worked with. “Situation #64” is the kind of film I have always wanted to do, and unlike any I’ve done yet.'
This collaboration promises a fresh take on interpersonal dynamics in the art world, with the film's future distribution pending.