Daniel André makes his directorial debut with Running On Empty. A story about a young man Mort played by Keir Gilchrist who finds out is running out of life after doing the life death count test that is 97.9% accurate. With other cast members like Lucy Hale, Jeff Faffigan and Francesca Eastwood, André takes us through the contrary of a rom com as also the writer of the film.

The Synopsis 

Mortimer (Keir Gilchrist, “It’s Kind of a Funny Story”) is an odd but clever young man living a lukewarm existence in California’s San Fernando Valley until he receives some life-changing news. Determined to make the most of every day, Mort sets out on a spirited quest to find meaning in his existence and discovers the girl of his dreams along the way.  

We usually hear of artists transitioning from acting to going behind the camera, with Daniel André it was the contrary. The Mexican born artist that grew up in New Jersey and started performing in theater at a young age. As well as on television and films during his teenage years. As an adult he pursued his degree in Film & Digital Arts. André is now also a music producer, writer and director. After Running On Empty as his first feature he is now working on The Last Will, a biopic on the life of African American author Iceberg Slim. Based on the memoir Cured:The Tale of Two Imaginary Boys by Lol Tolhurst.

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Earlier this week I connected with Daniel André to talk about Running On Empty. André shared why he filmed in my neighborhood, Sherman Oaks, California and his connection to the city. As well as to why the title changed from originally being Mort in Sherman Oaks, he also discussed Mort’s character and what it was he was looking for. There was of course the discussion of death and how society sees it and now himself today.

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Running On Empty is now in theaters and available to stream on August 27, 2024

Source: LRMExclusives, Lionsgate Movies