Kick Me
Kick Me is a nightmare comedy about a school counselor whose compassion, generosity and dedication destroy the lives of everyone around him.
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G. HugginsDirectorSundance, SXSW and Clermont-Ferrand short films
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G. HugginsWriter
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Betsy GranWriter
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G. HugginsProducer
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Leone ReevesProducer
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Betsy GranProducer
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Santiago VasquezKey Cast"Santiago Vasquez"
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Josh FademKey CastTwin Peaks, Better Call Saul
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Jeff FrelingMusic
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Michael WilsonCinematographer
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Project Type:Feature
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Runtime:1 hour 26 minutes
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Completion Date:March 15, 2023
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Production Budget:0 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Another Hole in the HeadSan Francisco
United States
December 6, 2022
North American Premiere
Audience Award - Best Comedy -
MidWest WeirdFestEau Claire, WI
United States
March 3, 2023
Midwest Premiere
Best Director -
FantaspoaPorto Alegre
Brazil
April 26, 2023
Latin American premiere
Best Feature (low budget) -
Kansas City International FilmFestKansas City, MO
United States
March 27, 2023
Best Actor -
Panic FestKansas City, MO
United States
April 19, 2023 -
Kanazawa FIlm FestivalKanazawa
Japan
September 8, 2023
Japanese Premiere -
TOhorror Fantastic Film FestTurin
Italy
September 9, 2023
Italian Premiere -
Sydney Underground Film FestivalSydney
Australia
Australian Premiere
Distribution Information
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Reel Suspects (worldwide except US & Japan)Sales AgentRights: All Rights
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Cine-magoDistributorCountry: JapanRights: All Rights
Named one of Filmmaker Magazine’s “25 New Faces of Independent Film”, Gary Huggins is a Kansas City based filmmaker whose prize-winning shorts have screened at Sundance, Outfest, SXSW and Clermont-Ferrand. KICK ME is his first feature.
"One of the most singular debut films of 2023... Kick Me is a cult film waiting to be discovered by its cult." - Filmmaker Magazine
"Kick Me is a triumph!" - Birth.FIlms.Death
"One of the best films I've seen in 2023" - Bands About Movies
"Four stars, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED....Loaded with suspense, quirky characters, offbeat humor, and more than a few surprises!" - Scariest Things