''3 Backyards'' is a film written and directed by
Eric Mendelsohn
Eric Mendelsohn (born November 1, 1964) is an American film director and screenwriter.
Biography
Two of his films have been screened in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes: '' Through an Open Window'' in 1992 and '' Judy Berlin'' in 1999., ...
and starring
Embeth Davidtz. It premiered at the
2010 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Directing Prize, as did ''Mendelsohn''
's first feature, ''
Judy Berlin
''Judy Berlin'' is a 1999 American independent drama film directed by Eric Mendelsohn. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival. Mendelsohn won the directing prize for ''Judy Berlin'' at the 1999 Sundance ...
''; Mendelsohn is the only director to have won the prize twice.
The
independent film
An independent film, independent movie, indie film, or indie movie is a feature film or short film that is produced outside the major film studio system, in addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies (or, i ...
was released theatrically by
Screen Media Films
Screen Media Ventures, LLC. is an American-Canadian distribution company founded in 2001. In 2008, Screen Media selected The Creative Coalition as its exclusive nonprofit partner in launching the Spotlight Initiative. The partnership permits the p ...
in March 2011.
Plot
The story of three people from the same suburban town during the course of one curious autumn day.
Cast
*
Embeth Davidtz as The Actress
*
Edie Falco
Edith Falco (born July 5, 1963) is an American actress. She is best known for portraying Carmela Soprano on the HBO series ''The Sopranos'' (1999–2007), and Nurse Jackie Peyton on the Showtime series ''Nurse Jackie'' (2009–2015). She also ...
as Peggy
*
Elias Koteas
Elias Koteas (; el, Ηλίας Κοτέας; born March 11, 1961) is a Canadian actor. He is known for playing Alvin "Al" Olinsky in the ''Chicago'' franchise, as well as appearing in lead and supporting roles in numerous films. He won the Cana ...
as John
*
Rachel Resheff as Christina
*
Kathryn Erbe as John's Wife
See also
*
List of Sundance Film Festival award winners
This is a list of films that won awards at the American Sundance Film Festival.
__NOTOC__
1980s
1984 in film, 1984
*Grand Jury Prize Dramatic – ''Old Enough''
*Grand Jury Prize Documentary – ''Style Wars''
*Honorable Mention Documentary – ...
References
External links
*
2010s English-language films
2010 drama films
American drama films
Films directed by Eric Mendelsohn
American independent films
2010 films
2010 independent films
2010s American films
{{indie-drama-film-stub