Must Come Down
Must Come Down is a 2012 independent feature film written and directed by Kenny Riches. It stars David Fetzer, Ashly Burch, and Dominic Fratto, and it’s Riches’ first feature film. The movie premiered at Cinequest in March 2012 and then played at the Phoenix Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival, and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Film Festival. In 2013 it was shown at the International Film Awards Berlin (ifab) as part of the official selection. At ifab, Ashly Burch was nominated for Best Actress and Bill Otto for Best Cinematography.
Plot: Holly (Ashly Burch) and Ashley (David Fetzer) are two twenty-somethings in the middle of personal crises who meet by chance at a bus stop. Ashley quit his job to travel in search of inner clarity and even visits his childhood home to experience a nostalgic thrill. Holly has just ended a short relationship with her restaurant manager, lost her job, and feels directionless and heartbroken. They share quirky, small adventures as they try to move on from their pasts.
Production and music: The film was shot in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2010 on a RED camera with anamorphic lenses. The original score was written by Andrew Shaw. A soundtrack featuring Shaw’s score and other Salt Lake City artists was released on March 28, 2013, including contributions from Cathy Foy, Palace of Buddies, Tolchock Trio, Secret Cities, and others.
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