Hot On The Line…

At Home Shoot Home we are proud to be a part of a new film that is being shot this summer starring Keira Knightley, Steve Carell and Adam Brody. The film is called “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” and was picked up by Focus Features. This film was written and is being directed by Lorene Scafaria who is perhaps most widely known for her film based off of Rachel Cohn and David Levithan’s book “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist”. “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” will be utilizing two of Home Shoot Home’s houses in the Southern California area in June of 2011.

“Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” takes place in the not so distant future. In this film, Scafaria explores the inherent human instincts and brings to life what individuals are capable of when they fear their life’s end is near. This romantic comedy unfolds as a woman in a fit of panic leaves her husband. The man (Carell) suddenly finds himself alone amidst the worlds greatest tragedy and sets out to find his high school sweetheart. His neighbor (Knightley) decides to set out with him on his journey to find his true love.

"This story has been many years in the making and I couldn't ask for a better team of people to help bring it to life," said Scafaria. Focus Features CEO James Schamus stated, "Lorene has created a very funny story about the human condition, and about how love is the only thing that can save us all. We're excited to be partnering with Indian Paintbrush and Mandate, and working with Lorene on her directorial debut - she's an extraordinary talent who is particularly adept at drawing interesting and dynamic characters and their worlds." “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” is set to release in 2011.

Links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorene_Scafaria

http://movies.about.com/b/2011/05/10/focus-acquires-seeking-a-friend-for-the-end-of-the-world-with-steve-carell.htm