Contrivances threaten to derail the screenplay by rookie director Amman Abbasi, although the film offers a raw yet sincere portrait of adolescence — thanks to expressive newcomer Blackmon — with a firm grasp on its characters and setting. (cinemalogue.com)
In fact, she's now shooting a dark indie comedy with Isla Fisher, «Bachelorette,» based on rookie director Leslye Hedland's play. (indiewire.com)
Rookie director Cedric Nicolas - Troyan earned an Oscar nomination as a visual effects supervisor on the first «Huntsman.» (kansascity.com)