THEATRICAL RELEASE BEGINNING AUGUST 5; DIGITAL RELEASE FOLLOWS AUGUST 13
Following its festival journey that saw the film pick up thirty awards around the world, North American distribution rights to writer/director/producer Mick Davis’
heartwarming family/music industry dramedy TRUST IN LOVE have been acquired by Gravitas Ventures, an Anthem Sports and Entertainment company and a leading all-rights distributor of independent feature films and documentaries. The film will debut on all major VOD platforms August 13, following a theatrical roadshow expected to take the film Following its festival journey that saw the film pick up thirty awards around the world, North American distribution rights to writer/director/producer Mick Davis’ heartwarming family/music to ten or more markets around the US in early/mid-August. The Apple TV preorder link is HERE.
Directed by Mick Davis, the director of MODIGLIANI and WALDEN, the film stars Natasha Wilson (Once Upon a Time, Commander in Chief, Huff); Logan Arditty (STAY OUT, PROGENY: CAMP PATHWAY); Sydney Bullock (Stranger Things, Dynasty, Goosebumps); Tim Hazelip; Miljenko Matijevic (SteelHeart); (Robby Krieger (The Doors); Eric Roberts (THE DARK KNIGHT, THE EXPENDABLES, Entourage) and Jimi Petulla (The Fall of America and the Western World, Reversal, All the Kings Men).
Diving deep into the heart of resilience and love, TRUST IN LOVE—based on a true story—is a film that promises to move and inspire viewers. Mickey Ferrara (Jimi Petulla) teeters at life’s crossroads: his record producing career is going down the tubes, his estranged wife wants a divorce, and his son is struggling with his sexuality. His only wingman is his beach bum brother Bobby (Tim Hazelip). Although plunged into adversity, Mickey is above all else a warrior and he’s poised to make a valiant stand, get in the trenches, and “trust in love” to try to keep his family together and maybe—just maybe—make one more good record.
Mick Davis is a Scottish-born, Los Angeles-based writer, director, and producer who has been making films for the past 30 years. As a teenager, he befriended legendary singer Rod Stewart, who encouraged him to move to Hollywood and begin his career in entertainment. Davis has written, developed, and directed films and television shows starring Pierce Brosnan, Mickey Rourke, Richard Harris, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Amanda Plummer, Ian Holm, Andy García, Richard E. Grant, John Cleese, Emile Hirsch, Shane West, and more. Jimi Petulla is an American actor, writer, producer, and entertainment industry entrepreneur. He began his career as a radio DJ, which led to him teaching broadcasting courses and eventually founding the media education companies Radio Connection, Recording Connection, and Film Connection. Petulla has written, produced, and starred in three feature films, with more to come from his production company Petulla Pictures.
“Gravitas is proud to be bringing TRUST IN LOVE to both theaters and homes this August,” said Gravitas Senior Vice President of Acquisitions & Operations Bill Guentzler. “There couldn’t be a better movie for late summer—Malibu, music and more—the cast and team behind the film have created a heartwarming family dramedy with twists, tension, and tenderness.
We’re certain audiences will share our enthusiasm for this film.”
Guentzler negotiated the deal on behalf of Gravitas Ventures with producers Jon Sheinberg and Matt Feige of SFO Entertainment along with lawyer Evan Kraus of Eisner LLP.
About Gravitas Ventures
Gravitas Ventures is a leading all-rights distributor of independent feature films and documentaries. Founded in 2006, Gravitas connects independent filmmakers and producers with distribution opportunities across the globe. Working with talented directors and producers, Gravitas Ventures has distributed thousands of films into over a hundred million homes in North America—over one billion homes worldwide. Recent releases include BAD BEHAVIOUR starring Jennifer Connolly; THE PRESENT starring Greg Kinnear and Isla Fisher, and MACK AND RITA, starring Diane Keaton. For more information, please visit
www.gravitasventures.com or follow @GravitasVOD on Twitter and @gravitasventures on Instagram.
About Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc.
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. is a global multi-platform media company with offices and studios in Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, New York, Kansas City, Cleveland and Toronto. Anthem portfolio includes AXS TV, a leading music, entertainment and lifestyle television channel and digital media company; global film distribution company Gravitas Ventures; Fight Network, the world premier combat sports channel; IMPACT Wrestling, one of the world leading wrestling organizations specializing in original programming and live events; Invicta Fighting Championships, the world’s premier all-women mixed martial arts promotion; Game+, the leader in Esports and gaming content; Game TV, the home of game shows and competition-based reality series; and HDNet Movies, which features theatrically released films and documentaries.
Anthem also has a significant ownership interest in Pursuit Channel, one of the top outdoor channels in the U.S.
TRUST IN LOVE
A Petulla Pictures Production
Running Time: 99 minutes | Language: English | Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 | Audio: Stereo and 5.1
Director/Producer: Mick Davis
Writer/Producer/Executive Producer: Jimi Petulla
Executive Producers: Inna Petulla, Matt Feige, Jon Sheinberg, Susan Sheinberg
Director of Photography: Viorel Sergovici
Editor: Chris Cibelli
Music Supervisor: Mason Cooper
Music by Jack Douglas, Daniel J. Coe
Cast: Logan Arditty, Sydney Bullock, Natasha Wilson, Tim Hazelip,
Miljenko Matijevic, Robby Krieger, Eric Roberts, and Jimi Petulla
