{"id":491885,"date":"2020-06-23T19:14:01","date_gmt":"2020-06-23T19:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=491885"},"modified":"2020-06-23T19:14:01","modified_gmt":"2020-06-23T19:14:01","slug":"rock-salt-releasing-acquires-fried-barry-ryan-krugers-dark-and-twisted-thrill-ride-virtual-cannes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/rock-salt-releasing-acquires-fried-barry-ryan-krugers-dark-and-twisted-thrill-ride-virtual-cannes_491885.html","title":{"rendered":"Rock Salt Releasing acquires \u2018FRIED BARRY\u2019 – Ryan Kruger\u2019s Dark and Twisted Thrill Ride (Virtual Cannes)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FRIED BARRY \/\/ ROCK SALT RELEASING<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
An alien assumes control of deadbeat Barry\u2019s body and takes it on a bizarre joyride through Cape Town.<\/div>\n

Los Angeles, CA – June 23, 2020 –<\/strong> ROCK SALT RELEASING<\/em> acquires highly celebrated South African writer \/ director, Ryan Kruger<\/em>’<\/em>s <\/em>intense cult<\/em>horror, <\/em>‘<\/em>FRIED BARRY<\/em>’<\/em>, launching <\/em>international sales and virtual screening at the <\/em>2020 online Cannes Film Festival<\/em>, learned Deadline <\/em>exclusively<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Produced by James C. Williamson and based upon Ryan Kruger’s 2017 short film of the same name, which earned 59 official selections and 13 wins at festivals around the world, FRIED BARRY<\/em> is a first in the history of South African cinema. The short release garnered much interested, with brilliant fan work spanning across social media and horror fans demanding the expansion into a feature film.<\/p>\n

As a bizarre tale told in a genre-bending onslaught of sex, drugs and violence, FRIED BARRY<\/em> is spectacle that pulls you in and won’t let go, as every expectation is subverted in this boundary-pushing tale of alien abduction.<\/p>\n

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“FRIED BARRY<\/em> is a first for South Africa cinema,” said director, Ryan Kruger. “It combines elements of horror, comedy and sci-fi into a unique, hard-hitting narrative that’s destined for cult status.”<\/p>\n

Starring Gary Green in his debut role as ‘Barry’ and six-time award-winning actor, Sean Cameron Michael (Shooter<\/em>, 24<\/em>, Blood Drive<\/em>), FRIED BARRY<\/em> swept awards at South Africa’s RapidLion Film Festival, receiving three wins for ‘Best Cinematography’, ‘Best Editing’ and ‘Best of South Africa’, as well as two nominations for ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role’ (Gary Green) and ‘Best Director’. The feature received its USA premiere at the recent Cinequest Film Festival in March and will compete in this year’s 24th<\/sup> Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, Canada from August to September summer 2020.<\/p>\n

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FRIED BARRY<\/em> will screen at the virtual online Cannes film festival on Wed., June 24th<\/sup> at Olympia #15 (18:00) and Thurs., June 25th<\/sup> at Riviera Sunset (19:30).<\/p>\n

Slated for release in 2021, prepare for an unforgettable alien abduction ride with the trailer here:https:\/\/deadline.com\/video\/rock-salt-releasing-fried-barry-sales-debut-trailer-cannes\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Alongside Gary Green and Sean Cameron Michael, FRIED BARRY<\/em> stars Jonathan Pienaar (Blood Diamond<\/em>, Cape Town<\/em>), Chanelle De Jager (Format<\/em>, Konneksies<\/em>) and Bianka Hartenstein (Imagine<\/em>, La Mis Carne<\/em>).<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit: http:\/\/friedbarry.com\/<\/a>, or follow us on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For press inquiries, please contact jenna@tricoast.com and for more information, please contact Sales@RockSalt.com<\/p>\n

For more information about Ryan Kruger, please visit www.ryankruger.tv or connect on social media: Facebook (@RyanKrugerOfficial), Twitter (@RyanKrugerThing) and Instagram (@aryankrugerthing).<\/p>\n

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FRIED BARRY<\/strong> (2020, 99 min.) Directed and written by: Ryan Kruger. Producers: James C. Williamson, Ryan Kruger, Nicolai Fuglsig. Editor: Stephen Du Plessis. Cinematographer: Gareth Place. Original Music: HAEZER. South Africa, English. The Department of Special Projects, Rock Salt Releasing.<\/p>\n

Production <\/strong>C<\/strong>ompany: <\/strong>The Department of Special Projects.<\/p>\n

ABOUT ROCK SALT RELEASING: <\/strong>Daisy Hamilton curates artistic, award winning auteur films for worldwide theatrical release: www.rocksaltreleasing.com<\/p>\n

About TriCoast Worldwide: <\/strong><\/p>\n

TriCoast Worldwide is a premium international sales agent, representing the best of US and international films at all the major film markets. Sister company to TriCoast Entertainment and TriCoast Studios, the company is located at the Studio facility in Culver City, Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

Founded by<\/strong>: Strathford Hamilton and Marcy Levitas Hamilton.<\/p>\n

Media Contact<\/span>
Company Name:<\/strong> TriCoast Entertainment <\/a>
Contact Person:<\/strong> Jenna Wilen
Email:<\/strong> Send Email<\/a>
Phone:<\/strong> 3104587707
Address:<\/strong>11124 Washington Blvd.
City:<\/strong> Culver City
State:<\/strong> California
Country:<\/strong> United States
Website:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.tricoastworldwide.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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