VHS Camera Coming-of-Age Comedy Film ‘The Moon & Back’ Trailer

VHS Camera Coming-of-Age Comedy Film ‘The Moon & Back’ Trailer

by Alex Billington
March 12, 2024
Source: YouTube

“Direct engagement with the camera can add a lot.” Lionsgate has unveiled the official trailer for an indie comedy titled The Moon and Back, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Leah Bleich. This initially premiered in 2022 at a few small regional film festivals, and is finally set for a VOD release in April this spring after a two year wait. A year after her father’s death, high schooler Lydia Gilbert feels completely lost – until she discovers something: a space opera script in need of a blockbuster budget, written by her father. She picks up an old VHS camcorder and whatever else she can find to try & actually make the movie. A nerdy coming-of-age comedy starring Isabel May as Lydia, along with Nat Faxon, Missi Pyle, P.J. Byrne, and Miles Gutierrez-Riley. Despite the heartfelt story, this film looks rather messy & forgettable.

Here’s the main official trailer (+ poster) for Leah Bleich’s The Moon & Back, direct from YouTube:

One year after her father’s death, high school senior Lydia Gilbert (Isabel May) still feels completely lost… until she discovers something unexpected: a space opera screenplay needing a blockbuster-sized budget, written by her dad. Equipped with just a VHS camera and pocket change, Lydia decides to honor her late father and make this script a reality. The Moon & Back is written and directed by indie filmmaker Leah Bleich, making her feature directorial debut after a number of other short films previously. Produced by Tessa Byford. This initially premiered at the 2022 Heartland Film Festival a few years back. Lionsgate will debut Bleich’s The Moon & Back direct-to-VOD starting April 23rd, 2024 this spring. Anyone interested?

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