ARTHOUSE DRAMA FILM "PERIDOT" BY SHAYNE PAX IS ABOUT INTIMACY AND DEEP CONNECTIONS
Love and loss are explored through a unique friendship in the new arthouse drama feature film, Peridot. Helmed by filmmaker-actor Shayne Pax, the film released TVOD on October 4th by Gravitas Ventures, an Anthem Sports & Entertainment company, after making its World Premiere at CINFEST on September 29th .
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Written by Pax, Peridot reveals the story of Gabriel, a young male prostitute in Los Angeles working on Skid Row in order to send money back home to his mother. When he forms the most unlikely friendship with Martha, an elderly woman and renowned author, the two become fiercely intertwined and find unconditional love in the process.
This journey of self-discovery stars Pax (This Is Us, American Crime) and Susan Harmon (The Dropout, Insecure) in the leading roles, along with Carole Ita White (Laverne and Shirley, 90210) and Harry Hains (American Horror Story, The OA), in his final performance.
“This film took 5+ years to come to fruition. The quarantine period completely altered our original timeline. I’m so thankful we took this time to take inventory and shape the film into what it became. The film is the culmination of so many people putting their passion into this. Seeing the film land worldwide distribution and begin its festival run is a dream come true," explains Pax.
"I think this is a film for everyone, all ages, all genders, etc. At the core, this is a film about human intimacy and connection. All the glossy, provocative exteriors lure you in only to realize all the characters are screaming into the void for love and for a chance. I think anyone can receive something from this film," says Pax.
Originally from Massachusetts, Shayne Pax graduated from UCLA, where he studied acting, filmmaking, and writing. He landed his first feature film role at age 19. PERIDOT marks the first time Pax has written, directed, and starred in the same project.