Single Car Crashes by Brittani Ward Debuts on Digital February 7

Small Town Drama Debuts on Digital for North American VOD Platforms on Feb. 7, 2025

Los Angeles, CA (January 23, 2024). Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, proudly announces the acquisition of North American VOD rights to the small town drama feature film SINGLE CAR CRASHES, which will be available to rent/own on all North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms on February 7th.

Single Car Crashes tells the story of Sean, a one-time promising baseball recruit with a bright future, who still lives in the same small town where he and his friends grew up, works the same menial job he did in high school, and struggles with survivor’s guilt. Ten years after a devastating car crash took his best friend Zach’s life, Sean must now confront his failure to launch, or risk alienating his nine-year-old son and being left behind by the loved ones who know him best. When Zach’s sister—and Sean’s first love—Kendall returns to town to marry someone else, the two reunite over their shared loss and flirt down memory lane, until sparks fly. An authentic portrait of enduring grief and friendship with a warm Midwestern charm, Single Car Crashes explores what’s possible when one learns to look towards the road ahead rather than focus on the rearview mirror.

Written and directed by Brittani Ward, Single Car Crashes was produced by Angie Gaffney and Brittani Ward. Kelly Aisthorpe Waller, Ted Reilly, Markie Glassgow served as executive producers. The cast features Trevor Morgan (‘Sean’), Lindsey Morgan (‘Kendall’), Paulina Olszynski (‘Jane’), Cruz Gonzalez-Cadel (‘Ashley’), Chris Lee (‘Nolan’), Billy Dec (‘Joey’), Charín Alvarez (‘Mrs. Johnson’), and Billy Zane (‘Coach‘).

The Official Trailer for Single Car Crashes Directed by Brittani Ward

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Single Car Crashes is Brittani Ward’s directorial debut. Prior to directing, Brittani worked prolifically in casting for countless feature films and television series. Including years of associate work under famed casting directors Barbara Fiorentino, Amber Horn, Danielle Aufiero, and Laray Mayfield. As a casting director, Brittani found her niche in 2-3M indies, and her credits include four recent features on Hulu. The transition from casting to directing/producing is a road infrequently traveled. But, Brittani leveraged her casting knowledge and abilities to create a dynamic ensemble with palpable chemistry.

“Going to high school in rural Illinois, I lost several of my young peers. Including a best friend – to one-car accidents,” said filmmaker Brittani Ward. “Single Car Crashes is my love letter to the Midwest. It’s a coming-of-age story for adults, steeped in realism and unflinching in its portrayal of messy and complicated relationships.”

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Single Car Crashes was also the first collaboration between Angie Gaffney and Brittani Ward. It was producing under their company banner, 521 Films. The duo will be returning to Sundance again in 2025 for Alex Heller’s DEBATERS. And, attended in 2024 with Jules Rosskam’s DESIRE LINES. Which was honored with a NEXT Special Jury Award. 521 Films anticipates the release of a feature film and proof-of-concept Hindu comedy in 2025 and have several other projects going into production this year.

Freestyle Digital Media negotiated the deal to acquire SINGLE CAR CRASHES directly with filmmakers Angie Gaffney and Brittani Ward.

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