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'''PERIODS.''' is a comedy film series and collective created by Victor Quinaz and Anna Martemucci. Semi-improvised and cinematic in their approach, their anachronistic style has been applied to various epochs (''VIKING WIVES'', ''PILGRIMS'') and adaptations of literary classics such as ''[[East of Eden]]'', ''[[Ethan Frome]]'', ''[[Little Women]]'', and ''[[Bright Lights, Big City]]''.
'''''Periods.''''' is a [[comedy film]] series and collective created by [[Victor Quinaz]] and Anna Martemucci. Semi-improvised and cinematic in their approach, their anachronistic style has been applied to various epochs (''Viking Wives'', ''Pilgrims'') and adaptations of literary classics such as ''[[East of Eden (novel)|East of Eden]]'', ''[[Ethan Frome]]'', ''[[Little Women]]'', and ''[[Bright Lights, Big City (novel)|Bright Lights, Big City]]''.


==Production==
==Production==
The series is primarily directed by Victor Quinaz, edited by Charlie Porter and Giovanni P Autran, with cinematography by Giovanni P Autran. '''PERIODS''' is co-produced with '''[http://www.rfinyc.com/ Robinson Films Inc.]''', '''[http://www.nomadic-films.com/ Nomadic Films]''', and '''[http://www.beforethedoor.com/ Before the Door Pictures]'''.<ref>[http://www.periodsfilms.com/about]</ref>
The series is primarily directed by Victor Quinaz, edited by [[Charlie Porter]] and Giovanni P Autran, with cinematography by Giovanni P Autran. ''Periods'' is co-produced with Robinson Films, Nomadic Films and Before the Door Pictures.<ref>{{cite web|title=About the film|url=http://www.periodsfilms.com/about|publisher=www.periodsfilms.com|accessdate=19 January 2016}}</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==
The shorts have featured a variety of celebrity cameos including [[Zachary Quinto]] (who also is credited as Executive Producer), [[Penn Badgley]], [[YouTube]] star [[Grace Helbig]], [[Pablo Schreiber]], and [[Willie Garson]].
The shorts have featured a variety of celebrity cameos including [[Zachary Quinto]] (who also is credited as executive producer), [[Penn Badgley]], [[YouTube]] star [[Grace Helbig]] [[Pablo Schreiber]], and [[Willie Garson]].


The main ensemble consists of Philip Quinaz, Alison Fyhrie, Anna Martemucci, Brian Shoaf, Mary Grill, Giovanni P. Autran, Matt Hobby, Julie Ann Dulude, Damian Lanigan, and Chris Manley.
The main ensemble consists of Philip Quinaz, Alison Fyhrie, Anna Martemucci, Brian Shoaf, Mary Grill, Giovanni P. Autran, Matt Hobby, Julie Ann Dulude, Damian Lanigan, and Chris Manley.
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! EP# !! Title !! Date !! Cast
! EP# !! Title !! Date !! Cast
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| 1 || [http://www.periodsfilms.com/video/pilgrims PILGRIMS] || Nov 17, 2009 || Alison Fyhrie, Philip Quinaz, Anna Martemucci, Giovanni Autran, Victor Quinaz and Yamin Segal
| 1 || Pilgrims || Nov 17, 2009 || Alison Fyhrie, Philip Quinaz, Anna Martemucci, Giovanni Autran, Victor Quinaz and Yamin Segal
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| 2 || [http://www.periodsfilms.com/video/ethan-frome EDITH WHARTON'S ETHAN FROME] || Feb 10, 2010 || Philip Quinaz, Alison Fyhrie, Anna Martemucci, Giovanni Autran, Yamin Segal, Lauren Weisstein
| 2 || Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome || Feb 10, 2010 || Philip Quinaz, Alison Fyhrie, Anna Martemucci, Giovanni Autran, Yamin Segal, Lauren Weisstein
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| 3 || [http://www.periodsfilms.com/video/forefathers FOREFATHERS] || June 30, 2010 || Damian Lanigan, Philip Quinaz, [[Pablo Schreiber]], Brian Shoaf
| 3 || Forefathers || June 30, 2010 || Damian Lanigan, Philip Quinaz, [[Pablo Schreiber]], Brian Shoaf
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| 4 || [http://www.periodsfilms.com/video/hags HAGS] || Oct 24, 2010 || Philip Quinaz, Corey Moosa, Alison Fyhrie, Anna Martemucci, Mary Grill
| 4 || Hags || Oct 24, 2010 || Philip Quinaz, Corey Moosa, Alison Fyhrie, Anna Martemucci, Mary Grill
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| 5 || [http://www.periodsfilms.com/video/before-after BEFORE AFTER] || Dec 14, 2010 || [[Zachary Quinto]], Philip Quinaz
| 5 || Before After || Dec 14, 2010 || [[Zachary Quinto]], Philip Quinaz
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| 6 || [http://www.periodsfilms.com/video/before-after-ii BEFORE AFTER II] || Dec 16, 2010 || [[Zachary Quinto]], Philip Quinaz, Alison Fyhrie, Brian Shoaf, Anna Martemucci, Lauren Weisstein, Yamin Segal, Wayne McElroy, Pooh Weisstein
| 6 || Before After II || Dec 16, 2010 || [[Zachary Quinto]], Philip Quinaz, Alison Fyhrie, Brian Shoaf, Anna Martemucci, Lauren Weisstein, Yamin Segal, Wayne McElroy, Pooh Weisstein
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| 7 || [http://www.periodsfilms.com/major-works-season-2/nam NAM] || Nov 14, 2011 || Chris Manley, Anna Martemucci, Mary Grill, Alison Fyhrie, Julie Ann Dulude, Brian Shoad, Giovanni P. Autran, Philip Quinaz, Mikey Palms, Lauren Weisstein, Andy Basore, Niccolo Vitelli, Jake Peron
| 7 || Nam || Nov 14, 2011 || Chris Manley, Anna Martemucci, Mary Grill, Alison Fyhrie, Julie Ann Dulude, Brian Shoad, Giovanni P. Autran, Philip Quinaz, Mikey Palms, Lauren Weisstein, Andy Basore, Niccolo Vitelli, Jake Peron
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| 8 || [http://www.periodsfilms.com/major-works-season-2/dec-26 DEC. 26] || Dec 19, 2011 || Jessica Hong, Anna Martemucci, Philip Quinaz, Evan Leed, Matt Hobby, Alison Fyhrie, Brian Shoaf
| 8 || Dec. 26 || Dec 19, 2011 || Jessica Hong, Anna Martemucci, Philip Quinaz, Evan Leed, Matt Hobby, Alison Fyhrie, Brian Shoaf
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| 9 || [http://www.periodsfilms.com/major-works-season-2/viking-wives VIKING WIVES] || March 19, 2012 || Alison Fyhrie, Philip Quinaz, Anna Martemucci, Magnus Andersen, Mary Grill, Evan Leed
| 9 || Viking Wives || March 19, 2012 || Alison Fyhrie, Philip Quinaz, Anna Martemucci, Magnus Andersen, Mary Grill, Evan Leed
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| 10 || [http://www.periodsfilms.com/major-works-season-2/recreation RE:CREATION] || May 15, 2012 || Philip Quinaz, Alison Fyhrie, Chris Manely, Anna Martemucci, Damien Lanigan
| 10 || Re: Creation || May 15, 2012 || Philip Quinaz, Alison Fyhrie, Chris Manely, Anna Martemucci, Damien Lanigan
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| 11 || [http://www.periodsfilms.com/major-works-season-2/fops FOPS] || July 10, 2012 || Matt Hobby, Philip Quinaz, Mary Grill, Brian Shoaf, [[Willie Garson]]
| 11 || Fops || July 10, 2012 || Matt Hobby, Philip Quinaz, Mary Grill, Brian Shoaf, [[Willie Garson]]
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| 12 || [http://www.periodsfilms.com/major-works-season-2/east-of-eden-by-john-steinbeck EAST OF EDEN BY JOHN STEINBECK] || Aug 10, 2012 || [[Penn Badgley]], Brian Shoaf, Anna Martemucci, Philip Quinaz, Alison Fyhrie, Charlie Porter, Marc Reina, Dan Levin, Josh Hetzler, Wayne McElroy, Michael Charles Lidondici
| 12 || East of Eden by John Steinbeck || Aug 10, 2012 || [[Penn Badgley]], Brian Shoaf, Anna Martemucci, Philip Quinaz, Alison Fyhrie, Charlie Porter, Marc Reina, Dan Levin, Josh Hetzler, Wayne McElroy, Michael Charles Lidondici
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| 13 || [http://www.periodsfilms.com/the-masterworks-vol-3/lil-women LIL WOMEN] || Feb 25, 2013 || [[Grace Helbig]], Mary Grill, Anna Martemucci, Julie Ann Dulude, Evan Leed
| 13 || Lil Women || Feb 25, 2013 || [[Grace Helbig]], Mary Grill, Anna Martemucci, Julie Ann Dulude, Evan Leed
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| 14 || [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHR87YIvqZo&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PL86292EB5A0D05D0D BIG CITY BRIGHT LIGHTS] || June 11, 2013 || Philip Quinaz, Anna Martemucci, Michael Lidondici, Brian Shoaf, Andrew Dickerson, Jeff Seal, Alison Fyhrie, Damian Lanigan, Julie Ann Dulude, Chris Manley, Ethan Fixell, Giovanni P Autran
| 14 || Big City Bright Lights || June 11, 2013 || Philip Quinaz, Anna Martemucci, Michael Lidondici, Brian Shoaf, Andrew Dickerson, Jeff Seal, Alison Fyhrie, Damian Lanigan, Julie Ann Dulude, Chris Manley, [[Ethan Fixell]], Giovanni P Autran
|-
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| 15 || [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9HRND-p2xs SNOWDEN: DAY 11] || July 5, 2013 || Matt Hobby
| 15 || Snowden: Day 11 || July 5, 2013 || Matt Hobby
|}
|}


In addition, the ''RE:CREATION'' and ''LIL WOMEN'' short films both lead to spin off series' ''[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL512576DC4E336889 TALKING WITH GOD]'' and ''[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbu8tLKZ-l-30SaT6oQ7XdwQEFe6tJ2uS LIL WOMEN: THE SERIES]'' produced and published to the '''PERIODS. Films''' [http://www.youtube.com/user/vquinaz YouTube] channel.
In addition, the ''Re: Creation '' and ''Lil Women'' short films both led to spin-off series ''Talking with God'' and ''Lil Women: THe Series'' produced and published to the ''Periods. Films'' YouTube channel.


==Podcast==
==Podcast==


'''PERIODS.''' has only produced and recorded one podcast to date, [http://www.periodsfilms.com/periods-films-presents-the-podcast-of-anne-frank THE PODCAST OF ANNE FRANK], which was published on December 14th 2012.
''Periods.'' has only produced and recorded one podcast, "The Podcast of Anne Frank", which was published on December 14, 2012.


==Feature==
==Feature==
In the summer of 2013, '''PERIODS. Films''' released their first feature film in theaters and digital entitled ''Breakup At A Wedding'' produced by '''Before the Door Pictures''' and '''Anonymous Content''' distributed by ''''[[Oscilloscope Laboratories]]''''.<ref>[http://www.periodsfilms.com/breakup-at-a-wedding-official-announcement]</ref>
In the summer of 2013, Periods. Films released their first feature film in theaters and digital entitled ''[[Breakup At A Wedding]]'' produced by Before the Door Pictures and Anonymous Content distributed by [[Oscilloscope Laboratories]].<ref>{{cite web|title=You're Invited to BREAKUP AT A WEDDING with PERIODS. Films and Oscilloscope Labs|url=http://www.periodsfilms.com/breakup-at-a-wedding-official-announcement|publisher=www.periodsfilms.com|accessdate=19 January 2016}}</ref>


==Press==
==Press==
The series has been featured on several blogs and news outlets such as ''New York Magazine'',<ref>[http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/02/see_edith_whartons_ethan_frome.html]</ref> ''Entertainment Weekly'',<ref>[http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/06/20/zachary-quinto-break-up-at-a-wedding/]</ref> ''LA Times'',<ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/2012/aug/09/entertainment/la-et-guidefeature-20120809]</ref> and was rated by ''Time Out NY'' as the #15 funniest web series.<ref>[http://www.periodsfilms.com/time-out-ny-ranks-periods-15-in-their-50-funniest-web-series-list]</ref> The series has also been honored at the '''HollyShorts Film Festival'''<ref>[http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/zachary-quintos-door-pictures-open-hollyshorts-film-festival-46056]</ref> as well as featured at the '''Raindance Film Festival''' in London and the '''Berkshire International Film Festival''' in conjunction with Edith Wharton's estate the Mount.<ref>[https://www.edithwharton.org/ai1ec_event/the-mount-and-biff-present-periods/?instance_id=]</ref>
The series has been featured on several blogs and news outlets such as ''[[New York Magazine]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=See 'Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome,' a Short Period Piece Done in the Gum-Snapping Style of The Hills|date=10 February 2010 |url=http://www.vulture.com/2010/02/see_edith_whartons_ethan_frome.html|publisher=www.vulture.com|accessdate=19 January 2016}}</ref> ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Check out a clip from the Zachary Quinto-produced comedy 'Breakup at a Wedding'|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2013/06/20/zachary-quinto-break-up-at-a-wedding|publisher=www.ew.com|accessdate=19 January 2016}}</ref> ''[[LA Times]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=HollyShorts festival includes Zachary Quinto in 'Before After'|date=9 August 2012 |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/la-xpm-2012-aug-09-la-et-guidefeature-20120809-story.html|publisher=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=19 January 2016}}</ref> and was rated by ''[[Time Out NY]]'' as the #15 funniest web series.<ref>{{cite web|title=Time Out NY Ranks PERIODS. #15 in their "50 Funniest Web Series" List|url=http://www.periodsfilms.com/time-out-ny-ranks-periods-15-in-their-50-funniest-web-series-list|publisher=www.periodsfilms.com|accessdate=19 January 2016}}</ref> The series has also been honored at the [[HollyShorts Film Festival]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Zachary Quinto's Before the Door Pictures to Open HollyShorts Film Festival (Exclusive)|url=http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/zachary-quintos-door-pictures-open-hollyshorts-film-festival-46056|publisher=www.thewrap.com|accessdate=19 January 2016}}</ref> as well as featured at the [[Raindance Film Festival]]<ref>{{cite web|title=RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL LAUNCHES WEB FEST|url=http://www.raindance.org/raindance-film-festival-launches-web-fest-2/|publisher=www.raindance.org|accessdate=19 January 2016}}</ref> in London and the [[Berkshire International Film Festival]] in conjunction with Edith Wharton's estate the Mount.<ref>{{cite web|title=THE MOUNT AND BIFF PRESENT: PERIODS.|url=http://www.edithwharton.org/event/the-mount-and-biff-present-periods/?instance_id|publisher=www.edithwharton.org|accessdate=19 January 2016|archive-date=28 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128221142/http://www.edithwharton.org/event/the-mount-and-biff-present-periods/?instance_id|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.example.com/ example.com]
* {{Official website|http://www.periodsfilms.com/}}
* {{IMDb title|2327782}}
* ''[https://www.youtube.com/user/vquinaz?feature=watch PERIODS.]'' on [[YouTube]]


{{Category: Web series | New Media | Digital Media}}
[[Category:American comedy web series]]

Latest revision as of 05:55, 14 August 2024

Periods.
GenreEntertainment
Created byVictor Quinaz
Anna Martemucci
Directed byVictor Quinaz
No. of episodes15
Production
ProducersRobinson Films Inc.
Nomadic Films
Before the Door Pictures

Periods. is a comedy film series and collective created by Victor Quinaz and Anna Martemucci. Semi-improvised and cinematic in their approach, their anachronistic style has been applied to various epochs (Viking Wives, Pilgrims) and adaptations of literary classics such as East of Eden, Ethan Frome, Little Women, and Bright Lights, Big City.

Production

[edit]

The series is primarily directed by Victor Quinaz, edited by Charlie Porter and Giovanni P Autran, with cinematography by Giovanni P Autran. Periods is co-produced with Robinson Films, Nomadic Films and Before the Door Pictures.[1]

Cast

[edit]

The shorts have featured a variety of celebrity cameos including Zachary Quinto (who also is credited as executive producer), Penn Badgley, YouTube star Grace Helbig Pablo Schreiber, and Willie Garson.

The main ensemble consists of Philip Quinaz, Alison Fyhrie, Anna Martemucci, Brian Shoaf, Mary Grill, Giovanni P. Autran, Matt Hobby, Julie Ann Dulude, Damian Lanigan, and Chris Manley.

Videos

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Short Film Series
EP# Title Date Cast
1 Pilgrims Nov 17, 2009 Alison Fyhrie, Philip Quinaz, Anna Martemucci, Giovanni Autran, Victor Quinaz and Yamin Segal
2 Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome Feb 10, 2010 Philip Quinaz, Alison Fyhrie, Anna Martemucci, Giovanni Autran, Yamin Segal, Lauren Weisstein
3 Forefathers June 30, 2010 Damian Lanigan, Philip Quinaz, Pablo Schreiber, Brian Shoaf
4 Hags Oct 24, 2010 Philip Quinaz, Corey Moosa, Alison Fyhrie, Anna Martemucci, Mary Grill
5 Before After Dec 14, 2010 Zachary Quinto, Philip Quinaz
6 Before After II Dec 16, 2010 Zachary Quinto, Philip Quinaz, Alison Fyhrie, Brian Shoaf, Anna Martemucci, Lauren Weisstein, Yamin Segal, Wayne McElroy, Pooh Weisstein
7 Nam Nov 14, 2011 Chris Manley, Anna Martemucci, Mary Grill, Alison Fyhrie, Julie Ann Dulude, Brian Shoad, Giovanni P. Autran, Philip Quinaz, Mikey Palms, Lauren Weisstein, Andy Basore, Niccolo Vitelli, Jake Peron
8 Dec. 26 Dec 19, 2011 Jessica Hong, Anna Martemucci, Philip Quinaz, Evan Leed, Matt Hobby, Alison Fyhrie, Brian Shoaf
9 Viking Wives March 19, 2012 Alison Fyhrie, Philip Quinaz, Anna Martemucci, Magnus Andersen, Mary Grill, Evan Leed
10 Re: Creation May 15, 2012 Philip Quinaz, Alison Fyhrie, Chris Manely, Anna Martemucci, Damien Lanigan
11 Fops July 10, 2012 Matt Hobby, Philip Quinaz, Mary Grill, Brian Shoaf, Willie Garson
12 East of Eden by John Steinbeck Aug 10, 2012 Penn Badgley, Brian Shoaf, Anna Martemucci, Philip Quinaz, Alison Fyhrie, Charlie Porter, Marc Reina, Dan Levin, Josh Hetzler, Wayne McElroy, Michael Charles Lidondici
13 Lil Women Feb 25, 2013 Grace Helbig, Mary Grill, Anna Martemucci, Julie Ann Dulude, Evan Leed
14 Big City Bright Lights June 11, 2013 Philip Quinaz, Anna Martemucci, Michael Lidondici, Brian Shoaf, Andrew Dickerson, Jeff Seal, Alison Fyhrie, Damian Lanigan, Julie Ann Dulude, Chris Manley, Ethan Fixell, Giovanni P Autran
15 Snowden: Day 11 July 5, 2013 Matt Hobby

In addition, the Re: Creation and Lil Women short films both led to spin-off series Talking with God and Lil Women: THe Series produced and published to the Periods. Films YouTube channel.

Podcast

[edit]

Periods. has only produced and recorded one podcast, "The Podcast of Anne Frank", which was published on December 14, 2012.

Feature

[edit]

In the summer of 2013, Periods. Films released their first feature film in theaters and digital entitled Breakup At A Wedding produced by Before the Door Pictures and Anonymous Content distributed by Oscilloscope Laboratories.[2]

Press

[edit]

The series has been featured on several blogs and news outlets such as New York Magazine,[3] Entertainment Weekly,[4] LA Times,[5] and was rated by Time Out NY as the #15 funniest web series.[6] The series has also been honored at the HollyShorts Film Festival[7] as well as featured at the Raindance Film Festival[8] in London and the Berkshire International Film Festival in conjunction with Edith Wharton's estate the Mount.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "About the film". www.periodsfilms.com. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  2. ^ "You're Invited to BREAKUP AT A WEDDING with PERIODS. Films and Oscilloscope Labs". www.periodsfilms.com. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  3. ^ "See 'Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome,' a Short Period Piece Done in the Gum-Snapping Style of The Hills". www.vulture.com. 10 February 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  4. ^ "Check out a clip from the Zachary Quinto-produced comedy 'Breakup at a Wedding'". www.ew.com. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  5. ^ "HollyShorts festival includes Zachary Quinto in 'Before After'". Los Angeles Times. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  6. ^ "Time Out NY Ranks PERIODS. #15 in their "50 Funniest Web Series" List". www.periodsfilms.com. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  7. ^ "Zachary Quinto's Before the Door Pictures to Open HollyShorts Film Festival (Exclusive)". www.thewrap.com. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  8. ^ "RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL LAUNCHES WEB FEST". www.raindance.org. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  9. ^ "THE MOUNT AND BIFF PRESENT: PERIODS". www.edithwharton.org. Archived from the original on 28 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
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