New films from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, India and South Africa
February 13-20, 2020
Valentine's Day Romances
Say My Name
This amusing screwball comedy, set on a picturesque island off the coast of southern Wales, is a fast-paced rom-com that twists and turns at a dizzying pace. A one-night stand turns into quite the bumpy ride for Mary (Lisa Brenner) and Statton (Nick Blood). She’s confident and clever. Him? Not so much. A botched robbery leads to mishaps and mayhem, forcing the accidental couple to work together to stay alive. Deborah Frances-White, a British-Australian comedian (of the Guilty Feminist podcast), penned the script, and it was directed by an American, Jay Stern.
UK 2018 (83 minutes)
Guests: Lisa Brenner and Jay Stern
Lisa Brenner not only stars in “Say My Name,” but she is also the producer. She is best known for her role in “The Patriot,” and also was in “Finding Home,” “Cesar Chavez” and “The Remains.” She has guest starred in “Criminal Minds,” “The Mentalist” and all three “CSIs.”
Jay Stern is a writer, director and producer based in New York. “Say My Name” is the fourth feature he has directed. He is also the founder and co-host of the Iron Mule Short Comedy Screening Series, screening since 2002.
Interviewed by Festival Co-Director Ruthe Stein
5:00 PM
Friday, February 14, 2020
Playing at: Vogue Theatre
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Discounts go to SFFILM, the Fromm Institute, the San Francisco Neighborhood Theater Foundation, the Calvary Presbyterian Church and persons 65 and over.