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Surviving New Year's is a 2008 American comedy-drama movie written, directed and produced by David Beatty.
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Plot
Jerry and Marty have just bought a brand new house, and what better way to celebrate than by throwing a New Year's party. However, as the evening progresses, some threatening secrets surface that might jeopardize the course of their marriage and the lives of their closest friends. This universally significant evening unexpectedly alters the lives of twelve intertwining friends and evokes a provocative inspection into marriage, friendship and the bewildering possibilities of love. See how a seemingly conventional celebration can easily spiral out of control, making Surviving New Years a resolution in and of itself.
Cast
Gerry Katzman as Jerry
Dyan McBride as Marty
Katie Rubin as Sophie
Aaron Ramzi (credited as Ammar Ramzi) as Tony
Heather Williams as Veronica
Dennis O'Brien as Max
Nino Mancuso as Vincent
Emily Brideau as Denise
Albert Friedman Fox as Bernie
Glen Hardy as David
Sally Norton as Judith
Michael Perl as Reverend Mike
Soundtrack
Original music created by Daniel Westiner
Release
The film premiered at the 2008 SoCal Independent Film Festival in Huntington Beach, CA.
Critical Reception
Paul Booth from Influx Magazine says "Surviving New Year's is a refreshing film, that takes a unique look at what love is for a married couple and the friends they've invited to their New Year's Eve party. This ambitious indie-gem has a wonderful ability to jump between characters without losing the audience." and continues to say "Sometimes we need a movie to make us smile and occasionally that film will also capture the darker emotions of life."
Awards and Nominations
Surviving New Year's was an "official selection" and won Best Ensemble Cast at the 2008 SoCal Film Festival in Huntington Beach California.