"This new film will resonate with every struggling musician you know." - TheMusic.com.au
http://www.playitsafemovie.com
PLAY IT SAFE is the debut feature film from writer/director Chris Pahlow. The film follows Jamie, a 26-year-old musician, who is out of work and down on his luck. When Jamie's band breaks up, he's left with no money, no career and no girlfriend. Now he teaches piano at a soul-destroying music school. Will he take a risk and follow his dreams? Or will he surrender to his new-found unhappiness and play it safe?
Trailer Editor:
Chris Brown for The Trace House (http://thetracehouse.com)
Featured Songs:
Nathan Liow - Opening (http://www.nathanliowpiano.com)
Aoi, DOS4GW, & Yes/No/Maybe - Floral Foam Three The Hard Way Remix (http://lburnill.bandcamp.com)
Ron Rude - Josephine Magdalene (https://www.facebook.com/the.Ron.Rude.Renaissance)
“A sharp-witted and effortlessly quirky dramatic comedy that’s deftly judged and hugely likeable... With “Play It Safe” Pahlow marks himself out as a director to watch and an exciting new talent who’s not afraid to follow a curve ball. ”
““Play it Safe” is what I want other Australian films to aspire to. Pahlow has created a film that is refreshingly real and startlingly engaging... there’s an authenticity that a lot of films struggle to achieve, with all the emotion, conflict and woes that come along with being twenty-something.”
“First time director Chris Pahlow is a talent to watch... “Play It Safe” is a film to relish – something fresh and brave but with likeable characters you’ll easily engage with, and a heartfelt connection to the city of Melbourne and its vibrant music scene.”
“There is a sense of immediacy and a fresh rawness to this style of filmmaking that reminds me of John Cassavetes’ films... Chris is a terrific director, and it was a pleasure to be part of the first of what I think will be many great films from a great talent.”