Torrey Pines
Synopsis
Torrey Pines is a stop-motion animated feature film by director Clyde Petersen. Based on a true story, the film is a queer punk coming-of-age tale, taking place in Southern California in the early 1990's. Raised by a schizophrenic single mother, Petersen's life story unfolds in a series of baffling and hallucinated events. With a mother fueled by hallucinations of political conspiracy and family dysfunction, twelve-year-old Petersen is taken on a cross-country adventure that will forever alter the family as they know it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 18, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clyde Petersen
- Original Score
- Kimya Dawson, Jacob Jaffe, Chris Icasiano, Corey J. Brewer, Luke Bergman, Don Gunn, Lori Goldston, Chris Walla, Chris Looney, Zach Burba
- Original Title
- Torrey Pines
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clyde Petersen
Kimya Dawson, Jacob Jaffe, Chris Icasiano, Corey J. Brewer, Luke Bergman, Don Gunn, Lori Goldston, Chris Walla, Chris Looney, Zach Burba
Clyde Petersen, Chris Looney, Jenny Asarnow, Theo Hilton, Keith Bacon
Department Leadership Roster
Clyde Petersen
Director
Clyde Petersen
Producer
Chris Looney
Producer
Jenny Asarnow
Producer
Theo Hilton
Producer
Keith Bacon
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Torrey Pines
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What is Torrey Pines about?
Torrey Pines is a stop-motion animated feature film by director Clyde Petersen. Based on a true story, the film is a queer punk coming-of-age tale, taking place in Southern California in the early 1990's. Raised by a schizophrenic single mother, Petersen's life story unfolds in a series of baffling and hallucinated events. With a mother fueled by hallucinations of political conspiracy and family dysfunction, twelve-year-old Petersen is taken on a cross-country adventure that will forever alter the family as they know it.
Who directed Torrey Pines?
Torrey Pines was directed by Clyde Petersen.
Who stars in Torrey Pines?
The principal cast of Torrey Pines includes Kimya Dawson.
When was Torrey Pines released and how long is it?
Torrey Pines was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Torrey Pines?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Torrey Pines was composed by Kimya Dawson, Jacob Jaffe, Chris Icasiano, Corey J. Brewer, Luke Bergman, Don Gunn, Lori Goldston, Chris Walla, Chris Looney, Zach Burba.