"Hard Luck Love Song" is writer/director Justin Corsbie’s feature debut. The story follows Jesse (Michael Dorman), a charismatic but down on his luck troubadour who finds himself at an existential crossroads as bad choices catch up with him during an unexpected reunion with Carla (Sophia Bush), an old flame. The script is based on the song “Just Like Old Times” by acclaimed Americana singer/songwriter Todd Snider. The talented ensemble cast also features RZA, Dermot Mulroney, Brian Sacca, Melora Walters, and Academy Award nominated Eric Roberts. At its core, the film is a crime thriller wrapped in a modern day love story wrapped in a gritty, compelling character study.
Produced by Justin Corsbie, Cole Locascio, Christian Monti; Associate producers Douglas Matejka; Executive producers Peter J. Scalettar and Allison R. Smith; Adam Wyatt Tate, Line producer
Directed by Justin Corsbie
Screenplay by Justine Corsbie & Craig Ugoretz
Cinematography by Jas Shelton
Music by Brooke Blair & Will Blair
Casting By Sunday Boling & Meg Morman
Production Design by Marie Jach
Art Direction by Erin Eskila
Costume Design by Selenia Rios
Makeup Department Rocky Calderon, makeup artist; Allie Keck, key hair stylist; Annie Tagge, key makeup artist, Cale Thomas, makeup department head; Natalie Vermiglio, hair department head
Talent: Michael Dorman, Sophia Bush, Dermot Mulroney, RZA, Eric Roberts, Brian Sacca, Melora Walters, Max Arciniega, Taylor Gray, Randal Reeder, Zac Badasci, Biff Wiff, Geri Courtney-Austein, Toni Robison-May, Amelia Morck, Lucy Boryer, Christian Calloway, Heath McGough, Indrajit Sarkar, Miguel Pérez, Sammie Wayne, Gavin Lee, Hector A. Garcia, Abraham Luna, Anna-Sophie Keller
Dutch Boy Paints’ “Works Hard For You”
Explore Media was chosen by Britton Marketing to produce a Professional Series advertising campaign. This 2024-2025 campaign, titled “Works Hard For You”, led by Chicago-based director Jeremy Pinckert, was cast and filmed in the Atlanta, Georgia region and features outdoor home improvement shots. Viewers can view the commercials in the fifteen-state region where Menards’ stores are located. Read More