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A groundbreaking new metaphysical noir film from writer/director James Kerwin, YESTERDAY WAS A LIE combines "stunning black-and-white cinematography, a sultry jazz score and a refreshingly high-minded script" (Variety). Produced by a non-profit arts foundation, YESTERDAY WAS A LIE has gone on to receive over a dozen film festival Best Feature awards and critical praise. Kipleigh Brown "exudes Bacall" (Slice of SciFi) as Hoyle, a girl with a sharp mind and a weakness for bourbon who finds herself on the trail of a reclusive genius (John Newton). But her work takes a series of unforeseen twists as events around her grow increasingly fragmented... disconnected... surreal. With a sexy lounge singer (Chase Masterson) and a loyal partner (Mik Scriba) as her only allies, Hoyle is plunged into a dark world of intrigue and earth-shattering cosmological secrets. Haunted by an ever-present shadow (Peter Mayhew) whom she is destined to face, Hoyle discovers that the most powerful force in the universe- the power to bend reality, the power to know the truth- lies within the depths of the human heart. "This ambitious film is a stunner, nothing less than the arrival of a major filmmaker" (KGO Radio / Flick Nation). Also starring Nathan Mobley, Warren Davis, Megan Henning, Jennifer Slimko, and famed radio personality Robert Siegel.

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Bonus Materials

• Trailers (theatrical trailer, 60-second spot, and 30-second web spot)
• Audio commentary track by Kipleigh Brown, Chase Masterson, and James Kerwin
• Six short featurettes, including interviews with the cast & crew
• WonderCon panel
• Exclusive outtakes and camera tests (newly released)

Sales Points

• GOLDEN PALM AWARD WINNER, Mexico International Film Festival (2009)
• BEST OF SHOW, Accolade Film Awards (2009)
• BEST FEATURE, Foursite Film Festival (2009)
• BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE, Sunscreen Film Festival (2009)
• For fans of Peter Mayhew

Press Quotes

The stunning noir style of Sin City but with a hell of a lot more brains and class. A mesmerizing and sexy head trip.

     —Jeff Bond, editor-in-chief, Geek Monthly

This ambitious film from writer/director Kerwin is a stunner, nothing less than the arrival of a major filmmaker. Masterson and Brown bring the sexy, even as their conversations conjure up some brain-busting ideas.

     —Dennis Willis, KGO Radio / Flick Nation

Conceptually ambitious, [with] stunning black-and-white cinematography, a sultry jazz score and a refreshingly high-minded script. Kerwin and Cochard arrive at the genuine HD equivalent of the classical Hollywood aesthetic.

     —Peter Debruge, Variety

A cinematic masterpiece. One of the best films I have seen this year, if not this decade. Brown performs with grace and spirit... strong... feminine... sexy.

     —Jessica Guerrasio, Just Press Play

The most complex and thought-engendering time travel movie in a long time. Dense and entertaining. Watch it more than once... it's worth the effort.

     —Ray Sidman, Comics Buyer’s Guide

Donnie Darko meets film noir, with a heavy dash of Lost, Kiss Me Deadly, and pretty much anything from David Lynch. A cult gem waiting to be found.

     —R.L. Shaffer, IGN DVD

A brilliantly executed independent film. YESTERDAY WAS A LIE is a soulful and thought-provoking metaphysical journey.

     —Tony Toscano, Talking Pictures

Kerwin bravely mashes up genre conventions and styles to create his unique vision -- imagine mixing The Big Sleep with The Matrix. Thoughtfully produced and long on visual style.

     —Scott Weitz, FilmEdge

Very much worth watching by the SF fan looking for an interesting and challenging film experience. The actors [are] attractive and engaging, and the photography is outstanding.

     —Tom Powers, Cinefantastique

Brown exudes Bacall. Boldly filmed in black and white, the Kristopher Carter musical score Kerwin deftly uses only adds to the surreal atmosphere.

     —Samuel K. Sloan, Slice of SciFi