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LIKE SPINAL TAP... BUT WITH CATS Makes World Premiere At Dances With Films In Hollywood

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LIKE SPINAL TAP... BUT WITH CATS Makes World Premiere At Dances With Films In Hollywood Image

We Are The Prototypes, a female-directed mockumentary about a synthpop band that becomes famous thanks to a cat video, will Premiere at Dances With Films in Hollywood.

We Are The Prototypes is a narrative comedic short that is sure to be a favorite with music lovers and cat lovers alike. With heavy nods to the mockumentary style of Christopher Guest, We Are The Prototypes marks itself as This Is Spinal Tap for the YouTube generation. A combination of interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and concert performances gives an inside look at The Prototypes' journey from metal band obscurity to synthpop stardom as the trailblazing founders of I.F.E. (Intelligent Feline Electronica). With its fun and colorful fast-paced comedic style, the film cleverly addresses changes in the music industry, the phenomenon of Internet fame, and the waning interest in musicians who actually play instruments-but it's all in good fun.

The premiere screening will take place in Hollywood at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on Friday June 8th at 2:45pm inside Hollywood & Highland at 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028. The screening will be followed by a talkback with all of the filmmakers in the block. Tickets can be purchased in advance at: https://danceswithfilms.com/schedule/ (click the green ticket next to screening times)

The principal cast of We Are The Prototypes includes Ayesha Adamo, Bryce Churchill, Vin Scialla, J.J. Phillips, Dana Marisa Schoenfeld, and Jessica Sherr. The film was written and produced by Ayesha Adamo and Vin Scialla, and directed by Ayesha Adamo. Original music for We Are The Prototypes was written and recorded by Ayesha Adamo, Bryce Churchill, and Vin Scialla.

We Are The Prototypes was shot on location in New York City, with post-production completed in Brooklyn and Los Angeles.

Dances With Films, now in its 21st year, champions fiercely independent film and has been a bold leader in discovering the future talent of Hollywood for decades. With over 100 world premiere films, DWF is notable as a coveted first stop on the festival circuit and is known for the exceptional quality of its selections.

The trailer and more info for We Are The Prototypes can be found at www.wearetheprototypes.com

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