Home / Arts and Entertainment / Director's Double Release: Indie & Netflix Comedy
Director's Double Release: Indie & Netflix Comedy
22 Apr
Summary
- Director released two films on the same day: an indie and a Netflix comedy.
- One film explores Montreal's 2011 music scene; the other is a campus comedy.
- Adam Sandler executive-produced the Netflix comedy starring his daughter, Sadie.
Director Chandler Levack recently released two films on the same day, a rare cinematic achievement. Her indie film, "Mile End Kicks," is a personal exploration of the circa 2011 Montreal music scene, featuring a young music critic.
Simultaneously, her larger-scale comedy, "Roommates," premiered on Netflix. This film, executive-produced by Adam Sandler and starring his daughter Sadie, offers a comedic take on college life for Gen-Z audiences.
Levack described the experience of working on the Sandler project as entering a "new multiverse," highlighting the contrast with her indie filmmaking background. She emphasized Adam Sandler's collaborative and auteur approach to filmmaking.
The director also reflected on the decade-long journey to bring "Mile End Kicks" to fruition, a project that evolved into a period piece over time. She noted the growing interest from younger generations in the "indie sleaze" era depicted in her film.
