Surviving New Year's

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.