Petits Salons Presents: Ed Wood
On Monday, June 23rd, Petits Salons showcased Ed Wood.
Doors opened at 7:00pm for drinks and a musical performance by Allegra Ondine. At 8:00pm we moved to the fire deck for the screening of Ed Wood directed by Tim Burton. The film stars Johnny Depp, Sarah Jessica Parker, Patricia Arquette, and Bill Murray. Following the screening, we held a Q&A with screenwriter Larry Karaszewski, also known for People vs Lary Flint and Man on the Moon.
Ed Wood follows the titular Hollywood director who is outcasted due to his eccentric habits and bafflingly strange films. Nevertheless, with the help of the formerly famous Bela Lugosi and a devoted cast and crew of show-business misfits who believe in Ed's off-kilter vision, the filmmaker is able to bring his oversize dreams to cinematic life.
**This screening included a Q&A with screenwriter Larry Karaszewski.
One for the Team Premieres at Dances with Films LA
We are proud to announce that the World Premiere for One for the Team was at Dances with Films! Our screening was held on June 21st at 2:45pm in the TCL Chinese Theater, and was such a special night for our cast and crew.
In One for the Team, a charismatic trans teen transfers to a new school in hopes of securing a lacrosse scholarship and becomes fast friends with two outsiders. But when he suddenly falls in with the popular kids, he gets so caught up in his own hype that he risks losing his new besties, his spot on the team, and his entire sense of self.
One for the Team has an incredible team behind them. The pilot is directed by Rain Valdez (Transparent, Lopez), written by Kyle Puccia (Pretty Little Liars, Lucifer) and Darryl Stephens (Noah’s Arc), and produced by Silas Howard (Dickinson, Pose, Transparent), and Liesl Wilke (Stalled, The Rebel Girls). Thank you to everyone who joined us in Los Angeles!
Book Launch - The Spirit of Love by Lauren Kate
On June 30th, Annabelle’s Book Club will be hosting a book launch of Lauren Kate’s new novel The Spirit of Love, with a Q&A moderated by Sarah Carter. Book signing to follow.
If you can’t make it to Annabelle’s, you can also preorder a signed copy from the Ripped Bodice here. Hope to see you there!
“A vivid, life-affirming story of love across time and space.” —Library Journal, starred review
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Kate comes a magical time-slip love triangle about a man split into two—one version young and carefree, the other suave but jaded—and one woman’s quest to reunite his broken pieces.
Two loves. One soul. One choice.
Fenny’s got that boss glow. Not only did she just have the best sex of her life, but she’s finally about to direct the TV show she’s been a screenwriter on for ten years. Only one thing could floor her—finding out she’s been replaced by a hotshot director named Jude. Wait, no. Two things. Jude looks exactly like the guy who just turned her bones to jelly. Same dimples, same eyes, but he looks older and has a sadness Fenny wants to fix.
Last weekend, Fenny met Sam when he movie-style rescued her from a storm on Catalina Island. Here he is again, just … different. Can Sam and Jude be the same man? And if they are, will Fenny’s love be enough to put him back together?
Previously at Petits Salons
On Monday, June 9th, Petits Salons showcased ELECTRA. Doors opened at 7:00pm for drinks and live orchestral music from the film’s composer Ali Helnwein. Ali was accompanied by musicians Joe DiFiore, Gavin Gamboa, Joel Pargman, Carrie Kennedy, Evgeny Mechtovich, Maksim Valichnik, opera signer Mariana Popzlateva, and poet Mandy Kahn. At 8:00pm we moved to the fire deck for the screening of Electra directed by Hala Matar and written by Hala Matar, Daryl Wein, and Paul Sado.
In Electra, a journalist and his companion travel to interview a musician in Rome where a generous invite to a country estate becomes something much more than anyone expected.
The film stars Maria Bakalova, Abigail Cowen, Jack Farthing, and Daryl Wein.
**This screening included a special appearance and Q&A by Hala Matar and Daryl Wein.
Petits Salons is a collaboration between James, Darby, and Sarah in partnership with Cheshire Moon Productions, BLKBRD Films, and Petit Hermitage — a space for artists, filmmakers, investors, and friends to connect. Each evening begins with live music inspired by the film and closes with a Q&A designed to spark meaningful conversations and encourage fellow filmmakers to follow their creative instincts despite the challenges.
Connect with Petits Salons
If you have a short film or feature you’d like to submit for consideration, or if you’re a musician interested in performing, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us using the link below.
For film submissions, be sure to include:
A link to your film
A short bio
A brief description of the project
We look forward to discovering and celebrating your work!