New Strains
Synopsis
This cheerfully humdrum rom-com presents a very homemade slice of first-lockdown life. But can its squabbling couple make it through a mysterious pandemic? Co-writers and filmmakers Artemis Shaw and Prashanth Kamalakanthan play Kallia and Ram: young lovers vacationing to New York just as the pandemic unfolds. They’ve already descended into petty name-calling when the travel ban prolongs their trip indefinitely, trapping them in Kallia’s uncle’s apartment.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 36 DaysInternational Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
June 13, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 19, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Artemis Shaw, Prashanth Kamalakanthan
- Screenplay & Story
- Prashanth Kamalakanthan, Artemis Shaw
- Original Score
- Will Epstein
- Original Title
- New Strains
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Parori Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Artemis Shaw, Prashanth Kamalakanthan
Prashanth Kamalakanthan, Artemis Shaw
Will Epstein
Prashanth Kamalakanthan
Prashanth Kamalakanthan
Artemis Shaw, Kate Stahl
Department Leadership Roster
Prashanth Kamalakanthan
Screenplay
Prashanth Kamalakanthan
Editor
Artemis Shaw
Director
Prashanth Kamalakanthan
Director of Photography
Prashanth Kamalakanthan
Director
Artemis Shaw
Screenplay
Artemis Shaw
Producer
Kate Stahl
Producer
Will Epstein
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About New Strains
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What is New Strains about?
This cheerfully humdrum rom-com presents a very homemade slice of first-lockdown life. But can its squabbling couple make it through a mysterious pandemic? Co-writers and filmmakers Artemis Shaw and Prashanth Kamalakanthan play Kallia and Ram: young lovers vacationing to New York just as the pandemic unfolds. They’ve already descended into petty name-calling when the travel ban prolongs their trip indefinitely, trapping them in Kallia’s uncle’s apartment.
Who directed New Strains?
New Strains was directed by Artemis Shaw, Prashanth Kamalakanthan.
Who stars in New Strains?
The principal cast of New Strains includes Artemis Shaw, Prashanth Kamalakanthan, Cynthia Talmadge, Olivier Sherman.
When was New Strains released and how long is it?
New Strains was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for New Strains?
The original motion picture soundtrack for New Strains was composed by Will Epstein.