Sleep paralysis is the most terrifying thing about narcolepsy, so I am lucky that it doesn't happen to me that often. While I was imprisoned in my mind, my body had been cast adrift. It was as though my body and brain had been completely severed from each other. I was awake, yet paralysed and still dreaming. But when I looked down at my hand, I realised I hadn't called anyone. I knew I had my phone near me, so I grabbed it and started dialling for help. Metz is repped by Tracy Brennan at CAA and Lena Roklin at Luber Roklin Entertainment Oleff by Alexander Yarosh at Gersh and Margot Menzel at Luber Roklin Entertainment and Argus by Jordan Gorelick and Brian Nossokoff at UTA and Elissa Leeds at Reel Talent Management.The last time it happened, I remember trying to scream but no sound came out of my mouth. In addition to contributing several executive producers, MarVista Entertainment will handle global sales and co-represent the film with Endeavor Content. Heidi Castelein, Nion McEvoy, Adam Kirszner, Nancy Stephens, Ozo Jaculewicz, Barbara Perry, Yoshinobu Tsuji, Shannon Akegarasu and Saaz Haque all executive produce as well. Schultz is keeping plenty busy over the summer, with his feature directorial debut “ Minor Premise” being sold at the Marché du Film by MPI Media Group and produced “Long Days,” participating at the Frontiéres Proof of Concept platform.Įxecutive producers of “Stay Awake” are Christopher Columbus, Eleanor Columbus, Rick Rosenthal and Chrissy Metz, with Jennifer Westin, Hannah Pillemer, and Fernando Szew are executive producing for MarVista Entertainment. “Stay Awake” is produced by Dialectic’s Shrihari Sathe (“Slow Machine,” “It Felt Like Love”), a 2021 addition to the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, and Relic Pictures’ Eric Schultz (“Minor Premise,” “James White”). I especially want the film to challenge perceptions about prescription drug abuse and expand the discussion to include the families who suffer along with the addicts.” I want ‘Stay Awake’ to humanize addiction instead of villainize it. “While trying to support her recovery, I have always been impressed by the courage that addicts and their families show while trying to overcome this disease. “My mother has fought an addiction to prescription drugs and opioids for most of her life,” explained Sisley. Sisley’s debut feature is an expansion of his eponymous 2015 short film which world premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in the Generation 14plus short film competition and won the National Board of Review Award. Amy Lippens and Rebecca Birstock were responsible for the film’s casting. Iglesias”), Albert Jones (“Mindhunter”), Quinn McColgan (“Non-Stop”) and Lorrie Odom (“Isn’t It Romantic”). The lead trio are joined by an impressive ensemble of familiar faces including Cree Cicchino (“Mr. “’Stay Awake’ is the most important story I have had the opportunity to tell,” summed up Oleff. I am sure this film will help bring humanity and awareness to the unfortunately very present opioid epidemic that is currently affecting many American families of all kinds.” I am so looking forward to people getting a look at the love and strong familial bonds that prevail despite dealing with something as tragic as a family member experiencing an opioid addiction. It is an honor to be a part of this project,” she finished.Īrgus added: “It’s been an honor to bond through telling this story with such incredible and talented people from our cast to crew. “Jamie’s script is heartbreakingly timely and imperative in understanding the uncertainty, fear, and frustration when it comes to addiction. “Not only because we rarely see the child’s perspective and how deeply they are affected when taking care of an addicted parent, but I believe we owe it to the lives lost, those who are forever changed and still battling this crisis. “There was no doubt after meeting Jamie I wanted to take on this role,” said Metz after the film’s shooting had wrapped.
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