Tyson Brown and Shelby Duclos make their first feature film in the new dark, odd comedy First Date.

The Synopsis 

Shy highschooler Mike finally summons the courage to ask out his badass neighbor Kelsey, only to realize he’s missing a key element for a successful date – the car. Panicked and low on cash, he’s conned into buying a beat up ‘65 Chrysler. Mike’s plan to win over Kelsey soon turns into a surreal misadventure when they are inexplicably targeted by a pair of cops, a criminal gang, and a vengeful cat lady. A night fueled by desire, bullets, and burning rubber makes any other first date seem like a walk in the park. In this perfectly executed throwback thrill ride, directing duo Manuel Crosby and Darren Knapp deftly weave together elements of dark comedy, teen romance, shoot ’em up action and classic coming-of-age story, creating a truly entertaining ride that never misses a beat. This refreshing mix of tones, coupled with a break-out performance from Tyson Brown as Mike, make FIRST DATE a truly outstanding first feature.

The charismatic Tyson Brown found the thrill of acting during his years in high school. He left Georgia and relocated to Sacramento. While there he started being a part of short films thanks to the local filmmakers.  His perseverance has led him to his full feature film today with First Date.

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Shelby Duclos found her passion for acting at a much younger age. Her curiosity took her to learning how to operate a home camera to make her own home videos. In addition, to joining the local productions. During high school she joined the drama club and enjoyed the theater but it was not enough. Duclos decided to attend the local acting school, Studio 24.

I was connected to the protagonists Tyson Brown And Shelby Duclos via Zoom to discuss their first full film, First Date. They both shared their excitement for their participation and their highlights while filming. Brown talked about filming some of the funniest scenes with Nicole Berry and Samuel Edemola. While Duclos spoke about the choreographed fight scene she had and how she prepared for it.

First Date is now available in theaters and On-Demand

Source: LRM Exclusive