Persimmon Pictures Acquires Katy Chevigny's Debut Feature 'The Easy Kind' for Oscar-Qualifying Run
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Persimmon Pictures has acquired 'The Easy Kind,' the narrative feature debut of Emmy-winning documentarian Katy Chevigny. The film, starring country singer Elizabeth Cook as a fictionalized version of herself, will begin an Oscar-qualifying theatrical run in New York on June 3, with a wider rollout and digital release to follow in August.
Facts First
- Persimmon Pictures has acquired the rights to Katy Chevigny's debut feature film, 'The Easy Kind'.
- An Oscar-qualifying theatrical run begins June 3 at New York's IFC Center, with a wider rollout and August digital release planned.
- The film stars country singer Elizabeth Cook as a fictionalized artist navigating midlife and industry challenges.
- An original song by Cook, also titled 'The Easy Kind', will be campaigned for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
- The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and features a supporting cast including Susie Essman and David Letterman.
What Happened
Persimmon Pictures has acquired 'The Easy Kind,' the narrative feature debut of Emmy-winning documentarian Katy Chevigny. The film will begin an Oscar-qualifying theatrical run at New York's IFC Center on June 3, with a wider rollout and an August digital release to follow. The film stars country singer Elizabeth Cook as a fictionalized version of herself, an artist navigating midlife and an industry that has not fully embraced her. Cook contributed an original song, also titled 'The Easy Kind,' which will be campaigned for Best Original Song at next year's Academy Awards. The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of independent cinema or country music, you may soon have access to a new film that blends both worlds. The planned theatrical and digital release schedule means you could have the opportunity to see the film in a theater this summer or stream it from home later in the year. The film's focus on an artist forging her own path could offer a relatable story about creative perseverance.
What's Next
The film's Oscar-qualifying run begins June 3 at the IFC Center in New York, where select screenings will include Q&As with special guests. Following this limited engagement, a wider theatrical rollout and an August digital release are planned. The campaign for Elizabeth Cook's original song 'The Easy Kind' for an Academy Award is likely to begin in earnest later this year.