Origin of the Species
Directed by Andres Heinz, Written by Robert Ackerman, Produced by David Nickoll, Edited by Adam Lichtenstein, Cinematography by Stephen Kazmierski

Starring:
Amanda Peet, Elon Gold, Jean Louisa Kelly, Michael Kelly, Jonathan LaPaglia

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Genre:
Drama

Synopsis:
A moving and gently humorous parable of human evolution, ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES unfolds over a weekend in a summer house, where six late twenties friends have reunited for the past ten years.  The retreat incites a series of life crises that force them to confront their relationships and lives, leading them to discover what it really means to grow up.

Reviews:
“…humorous and affecting…”
– Netflix

“…it's well-crafted, entertaining, well-acted, and has some genuinely great moments.”
– David Ryan, DVD Verdict, 5/17/05

Awards:
Gold Medal, Best First Feature, Houston International Film Festival; Special Jury Prize, San Diego World Film Festival

Film Festivals:
Houston International Film Festival; San Diego World Film Festival; Avignon/New York Film Festival;  Avignon Film Festival (France); Wine Country Film Festival, Sonoma, CA; Galway Film Fleadh, Galway, Ireland; Huntington, Long Island Film Festival; Atlanta Film Festival