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Recently Completed All-Improvised Movie Hopes To Capitalize On Success Of NBC's 'Thank God You're Here' TV Show

'Not Quite Right: The Movie' showcases seven of America's best and brightest improv comedy actors inventing hilarious characters and situations on-the-fly. Sketch titles include 'Liver Surgery and Love,' 'Must (Be) Like Dogs,' and 'Reporting Live from the Carnage.' The movie's producer is seeking a distribution deal.

Los Angeles, CA (Billboard Publicity Wire) April 25, 2007 -- Timing is everything in the movie business. At least that's the hope of independent producer Lee Godden for his new feature-length, all-improvised film 'Not Quite Right: The Movie.' Godden wants to capitalize on the media attention surrounding NBC's new improv comedy television program 'Thank God You're Here.' "Now that the movie is finally complete, we're looking to sign with a direct-to-video distributor," Godden said. "Hopefully one that sees the public's growing demand for unscripted comedic productions."

Film critic Jordan Garren of Rogue Cinema recently reviewed 'Not Quite Right: The Movie,' describing the film as, "Laugh-out-loud funny ... different, original and highly entertaining."

'Not Quite Right: The Movie' is a compilation of the funniest improv sketches from the Los Angeles cable television show of the same name. "Scripted sketch comedy has long been a popular video art form, but it's not always funny," Godden said. "Perhaps too many writers and rehearsals spoil the comedic broth on shows such as 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Mad TV.' Their funniest moments are often when the actors go off-script and improvise."

That observation was the genesis of 'Not Quite Right.' Godden gathered seven accomplished improvisational actors together in a studio, and, over a period of nine months, captured them creating hilarious characters and situations on the fly. "Directing improv is like choreographing a bowl of goldfish," said Godden, "but it's a fascinating process. Editing was the toughest part." Of the hundred-plus sketches taped for the TV show, only 29 made it to the final cut of the movie, and those that did were edited for maximum laughs-per-minute.

"Rebellious bastards that we are, 'Not Quite Right' breaks almost all the rules of traditional long-form improv," Godden said. "First, there's no live audience. Just three camera operators surrounding the actors on the set, along with directors and A/V techs. Next, we used sets, props and costumes. Although 'true' improv mimes all of that. Finally, we used preconceived scene suggestions instead of random shout-outs from an audience."

Without a doubt, some sketch topics in 'Not Quite Right: The Movie' are edgy, perhaps controversial, with titles such as 'Marketing al-Qaeda,' 'Try the Baby Seal Burger,' and 'Now Pinch-Hitting for the Priest.' The DVD includes deleted scenes, a behind-the-scenes featurette and cast bios.

In his review of 'Not Quite Right: The Movie,' film critic Jordan Garren said, "This dream team is what makes the movie worth watching, and I can't commend them enough on how well they interacted with one another on a fully unscripted series of comedy sketches. I truly enjoyed this movie."

A two-minute trailer of the film can be viewed at the website http://www.NQRight.com.

About Telsius Productions:
Telsius Productions LLC, headquartered in Los Angeles, develops and creates content for film and television. Launched in 2002, Telsius has received numerous accolades for productions such as 'Good Business,' 'Not So Good Improv,' and 'Not Quite Right.' In 2005 Telsius received Charter's Best New Production Company award.

Contact:

Lee Godden, Producer/Director, 'Not Quite Right: The Movie'
Telsius Productions LLC
(866) 936-9473
http://www.NQRight.com

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