Easier with Practice


1h 43m 2009

Brief Synopsis

In an effort to promote his unpublished novel, Davy Mitchell sets out on a road trip with his younger brother. However, the idealism of being on the road wears off and it quickly proves to be a lonely and unfulfilling experience for Davy. One night in a motel room he gets a random phone call from a

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Forty Second Productions
Distribution Company
Axiom Films; Breaking Glass Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 43m

Synopsis

In an effort to promote his unpublished novel, Davy Mitchell sets out on a road trip with his younger brother. However, the idealism of being on the road wears off and it quickly proves to be a lonely and unfulfilling experience for Davy. One night in a motel room he gets a random phone call from a mysterious woman named Nicole. They start a funny and intimate long distance relationship that leaves Davy happier than he has been in years. Hoping there is more to the relationship than a voice and a phone bill, Davy decides he wants to meet Nicole. Ultimately, he will have to face not only the truth about their relationship, but also about himself.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Forty Second Productions
Distribution Company
Axiom Films; Breaking Glass Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 43m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the 2009 Spirit Awards' Acura Someone to Watch Award; also nominated for Best First Feature by Film Independent (FIND).

Winner of the award for Best New International Feature at the 2009 Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2009 CineVegas Film Festival.

Released in United States Winter February 26, 2010

Released in United States on Video April 6, 2010

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States June 2009

Shown at CineVegas Film Festival (Jackpot Premieres) June 10-15, 2009.

Shown at Edinburgh International Film Festival (Rosebud) June 17-28, 2009.

Feature directorial debut for Kyle Patrick Alvarez.

Released in United States Winter February 26, 2010

Released in United States on Video April 6, 2010

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (New Lights Competition) October 30-November 7, 2009.)

Released in United States June 2009 (Shown at CineVegas Film Festival (Jackpot Premieres) June 10-15, 2009.)

Released in United States June 2009 (Shown at Edinburgh International Film Festival (Rosebud) June 17-28, 2009.)