Distancing Socially is an American comedy film written and directed by Chris Blake. The film stars Rory Scovel, Jessika Van, Alan Tudyk, Melanie Chandra, Sarah Levy, Connor Paolo, Andy Buckley, and Jim O'Heir.
The film was shot remotely on the iPhone 11 Pro at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Variety premiered the film's trailer on August 18, 2021, and announced that Cinedigm had acquired the North American rights to the film. It was released on October 5, 2021, by Cinedigm.
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Premise
Composed of a series of short vignettes that share a telecommunications application as a common thread, Distancing Socially focuses on loosely connected human interactions taking place virtually across a world in lockdown. The film is said to explore love, friendship, and the idea that a world of increased connectivity ironically leads to greater miscommunication.
Cast
The cast includes:
Rory Scovel
Jessika Van
Alan Tudyk
Melanie Chandra
Sarah Levy
Connor Paolo
Andy Buckley
Jim O'Heir
Emma Fitzpatrick
Blythe Howard
Sierra Katow
Jay Larson
Dawan Owens
Willie Macc
Ted Welch
Graham Outerbridge
Matthew Hancock
Release
It was released on October 5, 2021, by Cinedigm.