In from the Side

In from the Side is a British film, directed by Matt Carter and written by Carter and Adam Silver.[3] Carter had been involved in inclusive rugby for 8 years when the film was released.[4]

In from the Side
Directed byMatt Carter
Written by
  • Matt Carter
  • Adam Silver
Produced by
  • Andrew Faure
  • Adam Silver
  • Matt Carter
Starring
  • Alexander Lincoln
  • Alexander King
  • Christopher Sherwood
  • Peter McPherson
  • Pearse Egan
  • Ivan Comisso
CinematographyMatt Carter
Edited byMatt Carter
Music byMatt Carter
Production
company
Take A Seat Pictures
Distributed byVerve (UK), Strand Releasing (US)
Release date
16 September 2022
Running time
134 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Budget$60,000[1]
Box office$52,885[2]

It was released in the United Kingdom on 16 September 2022.[5] It is due to be released in the USA on 20 January 2023.[6][7] In the UK it is rated 15.[8]

Synopsis

Mark (Alexander Lincoln) is a new and relatively inexperienced rugby player on the B team at a London gay rugby club and has a drunken encounter with Warren (Alexander King) who is a star player on the A team. Both men have long-term partners. They continue to have an affair and try to keep this from their partners and teammates. When this comes into the open it ultimately puts the future of the rugby club at risk.[9][3]

Cast
  • Alexander Lincoln as Mark
  • Alexander King as Warren
  • William Hearle as Henry
  • Christopher Sherwood as Jimmy
  • Peter McPherson as John
  • Pearse Egan as Pinky
  • Ivan Comisso as Carlos
  • Carl Loughlin as Gareth
  • Alex Hammond as Richard
  • Chris Garner as Stuart
  • Mary Lincoln as Alice
  • Nigel Fairs as Len
  • Frank Assi as Neil
  • Tom Murphy as Barry
  • Kane Surry as Olli
  • Steve Brockman as Cardiff Draconians Team Captain

Background and release

In from the Side was partly funded using a crowdfunding model.[10]

The film was shown at the BFI Flare Festival in 2022.[11] It was noted that it is unusual for a LGBT film in that coming out or homophobia are not in the film at all.[4]

It was part of the official selection of the Dayton LGBT film festival in 2022.[12] It was selected for Outfilm Poznań festival.[13] The film will also be shown at Hong Kong Lesbian & Gay Film Festival in 2022[14] and Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival.[15]

Reviews

Pip Ellwood-Hughes in Entertainment Focus described it as "'In From The Side' offers a glimpse into the life of a group of friends who play rugby together and happen to be gay. It's different from pretty much every other film I've seen in recent years that falls under the LGBTQ+ umbrella, and it's not a surprise that the film is being embraced by the mainstream. With well-written characters, a truly engaging story and strong performances, 'In From The Side' is without a doubt the best gay film that's been released in a while, and it's also one of the best films I've seen all year."[5]

Cath Clarke of The Guardian gave the film 3 out of 5 stars describing "The setting of the London team is terrifically done, but the dull romance at the centre of Matt Carter's film long outstays its welcome."[16] Xan Brooks also of The Guardian criticised it as a "plodding script".[10]

Awards

Nominated for Outstanding First Feature at the Frameline Film Festival 2022.

Winner for Best First Narrative Feature and Best Actor at FilmOut San Diego Film Festival 2022 [17]

Winner for Best Narrative Feature Audience Award at Out On Film Film Festival Atlanta 2022 [18]

Winner for Best Narrative Feature at ReelQ Pittsburgh Film Festival 2022 [19]

Runner-up for Best Feature Film at OutShine Film Festival Fort Lauderdale 2022 [20]

References
  1. "In from the Side Review". LA Times. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  2. "In from the Side". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  3. "In From The Side – Verve Pictures". Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  4. "In From The Side filmmakers on LGBTQ cinema: 'it's important to tell every story'". Attitude.co.uk. March 31, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  5. Ellwood-Hughes, Pip. "'In From The Side' review". Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  6. "Official Trailer for Gay Rugby Players Romance Film 'In from the Side' | FirstShowing.net". www.firstshowing.net. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  7. Keslassy, Elsa (August 25, 2022). "'In From the Side' Finds North American Home With Strand Releasing (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  8. BBFC. "In From The Side". www.bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  9. "In from the Side (2022)". Radio Times. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  10. "In From the Side review – gay rugby drama is too slow on its feet". the Guardian. September 18, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  11. "Sexual tension bubbles up in new trailer for rugby flick, In From the Side". Attitude.co.uk. July 26, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  12. "Dayton LGBT Film Festival". Dayton LGBT. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  13. "Niebezpieczna gra - Kino Muza".
  14. "In From The Side". Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  15. In from the Side, retrieved September 20, 2022
  16. "In from the Side review – gay rugby love story looks bruisingly authentic". the Guardian. September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  17. "FilmOut San Diego, US (2022)". IMDb. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  18. "2022 Award Winners". Out On Film Festival. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  19. "2022 Festival". Reel Q. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  20. "OUTshine Film Festival - Winners". outshinefilm.com. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
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