Two-Bit Waltz is a 2014 American comedy-drama film, written and directed by Clara Mamet in her directorial debut. It stars Mamet, Jared Gilman, Rebecca Pidgeon, David Paymer and William H. Macy. The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 19, 2014, and was released in a limited release on October 24, 2014, by Monterey Media.
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Premise
Maude is suspended from school, loses a friend, and has a broken heart, and lack of inspiration for her novel leads to her downfall.
Cast
Clara Mamet as Maude
Jared Gilman as Bernie
Rebecca Pidgeon as Anita
David Paymer as The Lawyer
William H. Macy as Carl
Ella Dershowitz as Jenny
John Pirruccello as The Therapist
Matt Malloy as Guidance Counselor
Matt O'Leary as Max
Jason Pickar as Rabbi
Production
In 2012, an Indiegogo campaign was set up for the film announcing Clara Mamet would direct the film from a screenplay she had written and star with William H. Macy, Jared Gilman, Rebecca Pidgeon and John Pirruccello, with Eric B. Fleischman producing. The campaign was unsuccessful, only raising $10,268 out of a $115,000 goal.
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 19, 2014. Shortly after Monterey Media acquired distribution rights to the film. It was released in a limited release on October 24, 2014.