Buffalo 8 is kicking off its 2024 slate with the North American VOD release of “First Time Caller,” the feature adaptation of the Gideon Media acclaimed podcast, “The Earth Moves,” from directors J.D. Brynn and Abe Goldfarb. The film is a darkly hilarious look at success, power, loneliness, and the apocalypse, and will arrive on Cable and Digital VOD platforms, including Prime Video, Vudu, Vubiquity, Cox, and Comcast on January 12, 2024.
Abe Goldfarb and Brian Silliman reprise their roles from “The Earth Moves” as Brent and Leo, alongside vocal performances from Greg Proops, Ophira Eisenberg, and Ashlie Atkinson. Mac Rogers, who penned the original podcast, adapted the script.
The film follows Brent Ziff, an internet shock jock at the top of his game. Fans and followers tune in from coast to coast to be insulted and enlightened by their favorite on-air provocateur. But on one very unusual night, Brent’s world is rocked by a long-time listener who calls in with a grave message.
“First Time Caller” world premiered at the Seattle Film Festival and earned the Grand Jury Prize, along with awards for Best Actor (Goldfarb) and Best Director (Goldfarb and Brynn). The film went on to win Best Feature Film at the Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival and headlined as the Opening Night Feature at the Bowery Film Festival.
