Greg Vrotsos on His Cassavetes-Inspired Film 'Situations' and Its Unconventional Roadshow Release
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Jim Hemphill
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Actor-turned-filmmaker Greg Vrotsos discusses his John Cassavetes-inspired debut feature 'Situations' and its unconventional punk-rock roadshow release strategy through Utopia. After being introduced to Cassavetes' work by screenwriter George Gallo, Vrotsos spent 20 years building his career before making a personal character study in the Cassavetes tradition. The article explores his DIY approach to distribution, bypassing traditional models to bring the film directly to audiences.
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