The Wrong Man

World Premiere

USA | 65 MINUTES | English |

THE WRONG MAN

Animation, Drama, Music
From the mind of multi-platinum songwriter Ross Golan, The Wrong Man is an animated concept film centered around a love affair gone terribly wrong. From his holding cell on death row, the protagonist, Duran, recounts the events of his life that lead to his dreadful predicament. Set in Reno, Duran encounters the mysterious and beautiful Mariana and the two spend a passionate night together. Mariana becomes pregnant with Duran’s child, and her abusive ex-husband, insane with rage, kills her and frames Duran. Inevitably, Duran’s life spirals out of control. Wrongfully convicted, he laments his new reality as he accepts his fate.

Developed over the last 10 years by Golan, The Wrong Man uses poetic lyrics, haunting melodies and evocative animation to weave this tragedy of the common man. With his lush voice and gentle chords, Golan deftly conveys the despair and frustration of those who experience injustice.

—Karen Kemmerle

After the Screening: A conversation with director and acclaimed songwriter Ross Golan, director John Hwan, CEO of Lava Records and board member of The Innocence Project Jason Flom, and social justice advocates Noura Jackson and Yusef Salam.

CAST & CREDITS

Directed by Ross Golan and John Hwang

Ross Golan is a multi-platinum songwriter who has worked with Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Michael Bublé, Maroon 5, P!NK, and many other artists. He is also the host of the acclaimed podcast “And the Writer Is... With Ross Golan,” which has become the go-to songwriting podcast. John Hwang began his career in animation working on brand campaigns for motion design studios and agencies in Los Angeles. He was the animation lead on tour visuals for Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Bruno Mars. As founder of Sound Visuals Club, a New York-based art studio focused on musically driven animation, he has directed visuals for Major Lazer, KSHMR, Exile the Second, and Tiffany Young.
Director
Ross Golan, John Hwang
Producer
Jared Shelton, Ross Golan, John Hwang
Screenwriter
Ross Golan
Cinematographer
Benjamin Kitchens
Composer
Ross Golan
Editor
Sound Visuals Club
Executive Producer
John Janick, Steve Berman, Anthony Seyler
Co-Producer
John Frankenheimer, Michael Helfant
Cast
Ross Golan

PANELISTS

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Jason Flom

Ross Golan

Ross Golan


CONTACTS

US Sales Contact
Anthony Seyler
Interscope Films
Santa Monica, 90404
Phone: 310 865 7962
Anthony.Seyler@umusic.com
Print Source
Anthony Seyler
Interscope Films
Santa Monica, 90404
Phone: 310 865 7962
Anthony.Seyler@umusic.com
Press Contact
Matthew Avento
The Lede Company
New Yor, NY 10013
Phone: 201 248 5908
matthew.avento@ledecompany.com
International Sales Contact
Anthony Seyler
Interscope Films
Santa Monica, 90404
Phone: 310 865 7962
Anthony.Seyler@umusic.com