a film by Christina Beck

“It’s uncomfortably real, but that authenticity makes it a great film.”

PERFECTION is an independent feature film about an unlikely love story that proves we are more than our scars.

Kristabelle, still living with her Mother cuts herself to feel alive. Her Mother, addicted to plastic surgery also cuts herself trying to maintain her youth. Through the help of a pot smoking young lover, a newly sober British stand up comic and Chinese medicine they all find that love can be more than skin deep. Please remain updated on the latest news of writer, director Christina Beck’s debut feature film, PERFECTION.

The UK premiere of an outstanding American indie production, shot on weekends over a period of two and a half years, now garnering acclaim and awards on the film festival circuit. It’s the story of Kristabelle, a 30 something who still lives with her mother Sally. Whereas Kristabelle is terrified of men and asserting her independence, Sally fancies sees herself as a young, misunderstood sex kitten. While the mother is addicted to plastic surgery, the daughter finds relief from her suffocating life with more secretive cuts. But both are about to discover that love can be more than skin deep. Writer-director Christina Beck also plays Kristabelle and triumphs on all three counts in this beautifully written, perfectly acted and strikingly shot delight. RIO Cinema, London.

 

Cast and Crew

KRISTABELLE …………………………………………………..Christina Beck
SALLY………………………………………………………………..Robyn Peterson
SIMON………………………………………………………………David Melville
TOMMY……………………………………………………………..Jackson Davis
BOBBIE……………………………………………………………..Jamela Biggs
HARRY………………………………………………………………Jeff Kober
CHARLIE……………………………………………………………Michael Piccirilli
TONY…………………………………………………………………Frank Cherry
YOUNG TONY…………………………………………………….KC Marsh
RUTH………………………………………………………………..Carlyle King
SHERI……………………………………………………………….Betty Kimble
SANDI……………………………………………………………….Lisa Gerstein
AMI……………………………………………………………………Betsy Burr
FRED………………………………………………………………..Jackson Stewart
PRE SCHOOL DIRECTOR…………………………………Annette Murphy Ozolins
PRE SCHOOL TEACHER……………………………………..Mimi Savage
LIQUOR STORE CLERK………………………………………Rob Poswall
FEMALE STAND UP…………………………………………….Melinda Hill
BARTENDER……………………………………………………… Joel Virgil
CLUB OWNER…………………………………………………….Gill Gayle
RETIREMENT HOME DJ……………………………………..Tamar Michelle
BOBBIE’S BROTHER…………………………………………..Tokes
BOBBIE’S SISTER IN LAW………………………………….Betsy Parker
DOCTOR……………………………………………………………..David La Chance
REHAB COUNSELOR…………………………………………..Sean Moloney

PERFECTION
Written and directed by CHRISTINA BECK
Produced by ANNETTE MURPHY
Executive Producer TATIANA KELLY
Co Producer ROBERT POSWALL
Co Producer BETH DEWEY
Director of Photography ROBERT POSWALL
Production Designer TAMAR REINGWIRTZ
Editor KATY SKJERING
Casting JULIE ESTER CASTING & ALISON SAMEISKY
Costume Design TAMAR MICHELLE
Composer MARIKA TJELIOS
Music Supervisor ADAM WOLF
Line Producer PAVLINA HATOUPIS
Associate Producer PEGGY PORTILLO
Original music by DAVID MELVILLE Composed by DANIEL HEATH