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Nominated for Texas Independent Film Award by the Houston Film Critics Society!
A coming-of-age rebellion movie fueled by Riot Grrrl music, dysfunctional family, and LSD. Set in 1992 and based on true events!
Acquired by Giant Pictures,
Acid Test was awarded the
ReFrame Stamp for
gender-balanced production!
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Acid Test - Official Feature Film Trailer
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Acid Test is a coming-of-age rebellion story fueled by Riot Grrrl music, a dysfunctional family, and LSD. Set in 1992 and based on true events that follow a Latina teen's tumble through self-discovery into adulthood. A film by Jenny Waldo presented by Acid Test Productions in association with Full Media Jacket Premiered at 2021 Austin Film Festival Distributed by Giant Pictures Written & Directed by Jenny Waldo Director of Photography Kerianne Parker Produced by Anna Tran, Eddie Rodriguez, Hillary Felice Edited by Jenny Waldo & Kerianne Parker Starring Juliana DeStefano, Brian Thornton, Reece Everett Ryan, Mia Ruiz, Mai Le, Tacquaya Tobias, Junie Hoang, Joe Grisaffi, and Sara Gaston. Music by Paul Apelgren, with a soundtrack featuring Giant Kitty, Fea, Pleasure Venom, ImposterBoys, Britt, and All Gonna Die. More at acidtestfilm.com and @acidtestfilm. This project is fiscally sponsored by From the Heart Productions and Fresh Arts with additional support from Houston MediaSource. Acid Test received the ReFrame Stamp for its gender-balanced production that included over 70% women and/or BIPOC in its cast/crew, many in lead positions.Brought to you by award-winning filmmaker Jenny Waldo's tumble through adolescence!
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