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Counterfeiters
Counterfeiters
	Counterfeiters iTunes poster
Directed by	Bryce Hirschberg
Written by	Bryce Hirschberg
Starring	Bryce Hirschberg; Taylor Lockwood; Robert McEveety;
Cinematography	David Klassen
Edited by	Bryce Hirschberg
Music by	JT Nebeker
Distributed by	GoDigital; Distribber;
Release dates	September 8, 2017 (Wales International Film Festival); June 15, 2018 (Theatrical);
Running time	73 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Counterfeiters is a 2017 American action film, directed, produced, written by, and starring Bryce Hirschberg. Counterfeiters (based on his short film by the same name), tells the story of a young man, Bridger, who creates a "do-it-yourself" method of counterfeiting money to save his dying mother. It is notable for being filmed almost entirely on a boat in Marina del Rey, California on a shoe-string budget.^[1]

Cast

Bryce Hirschberg as Bridger
Robert McEveety as Rob
Taylor Lookwood as Preston
Noel Castellanos as Jose
Shawn Rolph as Jimmy
Bridget Avildsen as Genise
Nick Huebner as Alvin
Peyton Pritchard as Amber

Release

The film was completed in July 2017 and had its world premiere at the Action On Film International Film Festival in^[2] Las Vegas, Nevada at the Brenden Theatre in the Palms Casino Resort. It has since been screened at several major film festivals around the world including; the Wolves Independent International Film Festival (Lithuania), Miami Independent Film Festival (United States), Wales International Film Festival (United Kingdom), Marina del Rey Film Festival (United States), Oniros Film Awards (Italy), and Filmchella (United States).^{[citation needed]}

The film was released on iTunes and Amazon Prime by GoDigital on February 6, 2018, before being released theatrically in a limited release on June 15, 2018.^{[citation needed]}

Reception

Counterfeiters received positive reviews from critics. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 67% based on 6 reviews.^[3] Alex Arabian of Film Inquiry praised Hirschberg, "This is the work of a talented filmmaker just beginning his creative endeavors in the industry. By combining realism with some of his favorite cinematic influences, maximizing an impressively minimal budget, and embracing the art of collaboration, Hirschberg makes a commendable film debut with Counterfeiters."^[4] Katie Walsh of the Los Angeles Times commented, "...the ambition and moments of inspired style are [to] be lauded."^[5]

Awards

Award	Category	Recipient	Result
Wolves Independent International Film Awards^[6]	Best Narrative Feature	Counterfeiters	Won
Marina del Rey Film Festival	Audience Award Best Feature	Counterfeiters	Won
Action on Film International Film Festival	Best Ensemble Cast – Feature	Counterfeiters	Nominated
	Best Art Direction – Feature	Counterfeiters	Nominated
	Best Drama – Feature	Counterfeiters	Nominated
Filmchella	Gorilla Award	Counterfeiters	Won
Oniros Film Awards^[7]	Best Actor	Bryce Hirschberg	Won
Frostbite International Film Festival^[8]	Best Feature Film	Counterfeiters	Won
Film Fest Los Angeles	Best Feature Film	Counterfeiters	Won
	Best Actor	Bryce Hirschberg	Won
	Best Screenplay	Counterfeiters	Won
	Best Director	Bryce Hirschberg	Won
	Best Editor	Bryce Hirschberg	Won

References

^ "Marina-Venice Movie Magic". The Argonaut Newsweekly. 2017-10-04. Archived from the original on 2017-10-11. Retrieved 2017-10-11.
^ "AOF 2017 Action on Film Festival Aug 17-26". AOF 2017 Action on Film Festival Aug 17-26. Archived from the original on 2017-10-11. Retrieved 2017-10-11.
^ Counterfeiters (2018), retrieved 2020-07-20
^ "COUNTERFEITERS: An Auspicious Debut From Bryce Hirschberg". filminquiry.com. 8 June 2018. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
^ Walsh, Katie (14 June 2018). "Lo-fi crime drama 'Counterfeiters' stumbles with points for style". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
^ "WIIFF". ramuno-atelje.eu. Retrieved 2017-10-26.
^ "The Winners". onirosfilmawards.com. Oniros Film Awards. Archived from the original on 2017-10-11. Retrieved 2020-05-08.
^ "frostbitefilmfest". Retrieved 2017-10-10.