Andrew Haigh’s “WEEKEND” to Expand After Stellar Opening Box Office

After its opening weekend grosses and enthusiastic response at the IFC Center in New York,  Andrew Haigh’s romantic drama “Weekend” will be expanding this Friday, September 30th to the Clearview Chelsea Cinemas in New York, as well as the Sunset 5 in West Hollywood, the Monica in Santa Monica and the Playhouse in Pasadena. In addition, it will be available On Demand beginning Friday. The film will expand to further cities, including Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and San Francisco, the following Friday, October 7th.

WEEKEND follows the unexpected 48 hours spent between Russell (Tom Cullen) and Glen (Chris New) – after meeting at a nightclub on a Friday night – that will resonate throughout their lives. WEEKEND won the Audience Award (Emerging Visions) at SXSW Festival 2011 and Jury Prize at Outfest 2011.

Written/Directed By: Andrew Haigh

Produced By: Tristan Goligher

Starring: Tom Cullen and Chris New

Distributed By: Sundance Selects

TRT: 96 minutes

Rated: Not Rated.