Emily Robinson has completed production on her directorial debut Ugly Cry in Los Angeles.
The body horror film, which is also written by and stars Robinson (Eighth Grade, Transparent), features Ryan Simpkins (Fear Street: 1978, Brigsby Bear), Aaron Dominguez (Only Murders in the Building, Shaft) and Robin Tunney (By Design, The Craft, Empire Records).
Although plot details remain under wraps, the film is described as a visceral exploration of beauty standards in the modern era, filtered through the lens of a young actress who has been told she has an “ugly cry.”
The cast is rounded out with Andrew Leeds, Heather Morris, Chalia La Tour, Ray Abruzzo, Sophie Von Haselberg, Josh Ruben and Melinda McGraw.
Producers include Jolene Mendes, Sophia Sabella and Pablo Feldman from More Avenue; Rhianon Jones and Tristan Scott-Behrends from Neon Heart Productions; and Robinson. Bella Appel, Kyle Campbell of Campbell Capital Management, Troy Press, Debbie von Ahrens, Jim Robinson and Galileo Mondol are executive producers.
Simpkins is repped by Canopy Media Partners and Buchwald; Dominguez by Canopy Media Partners and Alexander White Agency; Tunney by Gersh; and Robinson by Foundation Media Partners and Buchwald.
Leeds is repped by Entertainment 360 and CAA; Morris by Untitled Entertainment; La Tour by Buchwald; Abruzzo by SMS Talent; and McGraw by Prime Talent Media and Realm Talent.
