The feature debut of directors Pasqual Gutierrez and Ben Mullinkosson, Serious People sees Gutierrez play a fictional version of himself. When an upcoming gig directing a major music video coincides with the due date of his firstborn child, Gutierrez hires a lookalike to take his place on set.
The film also stars Christine Yuan, RJ Sanchez and Miguel Huerta.
Serious People is in US cinemas from November 14th and on VOD from December 16th. A UK/ROI release has yet to be announced.
Check out the trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
Successful Music Video director Pasqual Gutierrez is faced with a dilemma on the due date of his first-born child: a job offer for his biggest video yet. Frustrated with his poor work/life balance, Gutierrez casts a doppelgänger named Miguel to take over his work duties in his director duo Cliqua as he prepares to take an extended paternity leave. But as Pasqual starts to spend more time with Miguel to teach him how to step into this new role, Pasqual's relationship and his work suffer, ending with a disastrous music video shoot. SERIOUS PEOPLE explores what it means to be a “director,” a parent, and the replaceability of people in clout-heavy Los Angeles.
