One of the most acclaimed and popular LGBT series, the first season was released by Wolfe Video in 2014, and was a popular hit digitally and on DVD. Season 2 continues to humorously chronicle the hip millennial population struggling to navigate life, love, and making the rent – set against the bohemian backdrop of the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles. Entertainment Weekly called the series ‘funny and heartbreaking,” and Out Magazine singled it out as “steamy and dramatic.”
Brianna Brown
Kit Williamson
EASTSIDERS SEASON 2 was created, written and directed by actor Kit Williamson (Mad Men), who also stars in the series as Cal, an ambitious young photographer who navigates the complex world of modern gay life and monogamy with his boyfriend, Thom, played by Van Hansis (As The World Turns).
Vera Miao and Brea Grant
The series also stars Constance Wu (Fresh Off The Boat), Brea Grant (Heroes), Brianna Brown (Devious Maids), Steven Guarino (Happy Endings), Willam Belli (Rupaul’s Drag Race), John Halbach (Such Good People), Matthew McKelligon (Interior Leather Bar), and Vera Miao (Best Friends Forever). Notable guest stars include Traci Lords, Sean Maher, Lennon Parham, Satya Bhabha, Leith Burke, Jai Rodriguez, and cult comedian Drew Droege.
ABOUT EASTSIDERS:
The pilot episode of EastSiders made its debut on YouTube in December of 2013 to critical acclaim and viral success. The full series was subsequently picked up for distribution by the LGBT cable channel Logo. The complete 9 episode first season premiered on their online platformLogoTV.com and received numerous accolades, including the title of Best Web Drama at the LA Weekly Awards, Best Ensemble from the Indie Series Awards and a Satellite Award nomination from the International press Academy. In 2014 the series was broadcast as a feature film on Logo’s cable channel and acquired for DVD and VOD distribution by Wolfe Video, North America’s oldest and largest LGBT distributor. Demanding more of the show, EastSiders fans donated more than $153,000 to a Kickstarter campaign to help create a second season of 6 half-hour episodes that has been acquired for a September 15, 2015 release on Vimeo On Demand and on Wolfe On Demand. Wolfe Video releases the series on DVD beginning November 3.
ABOUT WOLFE VIDEO:
Founded in 1985 and now celebrating 30 years as the largest exclusive distributor of lesbian, gay, bi and transgender (LGBT) films, Wolfe’s release slate includes some of the most popular LGBT films of 2015, including the Swiss Oscar and Golden Globes submission The Circle; the gorgeous lesbian romantic drama by renowned Venezuelan director Fina Torres, Liz in September; and the epic international production by Finland’s Mika Kaurasmäki, The Girl King. In 2016, Wolfe’s releases will include the Thai Oscar submission How To Win at Checkers (Every Time). Wolfe’s library of beloved modern classics includes such acclaimed hits as Cloudburst, Undertow, Desert Hearts and Big Eden. Wolfe’s complete motion picture library can be found at WolfeVideo.com as well as at national retailers such as Netflix, Amazon and VOD destinations such as Comcast, Time Warner, Hulu, iTunes and WolfeOnDemand.com. Find more info online at http://www.wolfevideo.com.
Written and Directed by: Kit Williamson
Cast: Kit Williamson, Van Hansis, Constance Wu, Brea Grant, Brianna Brown, John Halbach, Matthew McKelligon, Vera Miao, Steven Guarino, Willam Belli
Distributed by: Wolfe Video
More Info: https://www.wolfevideo.com/
EASTSIDERS SEASON 2 will be available 11/3 on DVD via Wolfe Video and many major retailers, and is currently also available across digital platform WolfeOnDemand.com.
BONUS MATERIALS: Bonus features including behind the scenes featurette will be available on DVD and digitally via WolfeOnDemand.com.
