Broken Diamonds

2021 American film

Thad Luckinbill
Trent Luckinbill
Molly Smith
Rachel Smith
Trina Wyatt

Starring

Ben Platt
Lola Kirke
Alphonso McAuley
Yvette Nicole Brown
Chad Willett
Lynda Boyd

CinematographyBryce FortnerEdited byRobert HoffmanMusic byKeegan DeWitt
Dabney Morris

Production
company

Black Label Media

Distributed byFilmRise

Release dates

April 1, 2021 (2021-04-01) (Santa Barbara)
July 23, 2021 (2021-07-23) (United States)

CountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

Broken Diamonds is a 2021 American drama film directed by Peter Sattler from a screenplay by Steve Waverly. It stars Ben Platt, Lola Kirke, Yvette Nicole Brown, Alphonso McAuley, and Lynda Boyd.

The film had its world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on April 1, 2021. It was released on July 23, 2021, by FilmRise.

Premise

In the wake of his father's death, a twenty-something writer sees his dream of moving to Paris put in jeopardy when he's forced to temporarily take in his wildly unpredictable, mentally ill sister.^[1]

Cast

Ben Platt as Scott
Lola Kirke as Cindy
Yvette Nicole Brown as Cookie
Alphonso McAuley
Lynda Boyd as Mom
Chad Willett as Leeland Weaver
Amanda Fix as Young Cindy
Debs Howard as Julia

Production

In March 2018, it was announced Ben Platt had been cast in the film, which was originally titled Love and Oatmeal, with Peter Sattler directing from a screenplay by Steve Waverly. Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill, Trent Luckinbill, and Trina Wyatt will produce the film, while Jon Schumacher will executive produce the film under their Black Label Media banner.^[2] In May 2018, Lola Kirke joined the cast of the film.^[3] In June 2018, Yvette Nicole Brown and Alphonso McAuley joined the cast of the film.^[4]

Filming

Principal photography began on June 4, 2018, in Vancouver.^[5]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on April 1, 2021.^[6] Prior to, FilmRise acquired global distribution rights to the film.^[7]

It was released on July 23, 2021.^[8]

References

^ "Dear Evan Hansen Tony Winner Ben Platt Nabs Feature Film Lead in Love & Oatmeal".
^ Kroll, Justin (March 1, 2018). "Ben Platt Lands First Film Lead Post 'Dear Evan Hansen' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
^ N'Duka, Amanda (May 2, 2018). "Lola Kirke Joins Ben Platt In 'Love & Oatmeal'; Isabella Kai Rice Cast In 'Cutman'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
^ Kroll, Justin (June 4, 2018). "Yvette Nicole Brown and Alphonso McAuley Join Ben Platt in 'Love & Oatmeal' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
^ Mirchandai, Amar (May 30, 2018). "15 MOVIES FILMING IN VANCOUVER THIS JUNE". 604now.com. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
^ Hipes, Patrick (March 9, 2021). "Santa Barbara Film Festival Sets Lineup For Hybrid Edition; 'Invisible Valley' Is Opener". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
^ Wiseman, Andreas (March 31, 2021). "Black Label Media Drama 'Broken Diamonds', With Ben Platt & Lola Kirke, Gets Worldwide Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
^ Billington, Alex (June 9, 2021). "Lola Kirke & Ben Platt in Official Trailer for Indie 'Broken Diamonds'". FirstShowing. Retrieved June 9, 2021.