"The Perfect Sleep" opens theatrically next week at DVinfo.net

Charles Papert · March 4th, 2009, 12:32 AM

The day I've been waiting a LONG time for has finally arrived--"The Perfect Sleep", a film-noirish extravaganza that I shot is about to start its theatrical release.

We worked very hard on the visuals for this film and I believe that it shows. We shot principal photography on the F900 and it will be screened in anamorphic 35mm.

See the trailer at:

The Perfect Sleep

Opens 3/13 at the Laemmle Sunset 5, Los Angeles
Opens 3/20 at the Quad Cinema, NYC

Chicago, Dallas and Portland dates TBD

Bruce Foreman · March 4th, 2009, 01:00 AM

Is a DVD release planned? This looks like one I have to seen.

Lorinda Norton · March 4th, 2009, 01:38 AM

Congratulations, Charles. I hope there's a celebration in the works.

You'll post the Portland, etc. dates? My chances of getting to Portland are slim, but one never knows--and that's assuming you're talking Oregon. :)

Chris Swanberg · March 4th, 2009, 02:37 AM

Charles....I happen to have the pleasure to work with Richard Davis's brother, Mike here in Sacramento CA. In a recent phone between them call I was privy to and participated in, I discovered that you had started as the DOP on "Scrubs" and Richard has followed you.

I had mentioned I knew of you through this site, and found out about your friendship with Richard. I think I told him that as is often the case I find here some really high level pros (like you) participate here on this site with others well below on the learning curve in their maturation in the craft, and in doing so offer some otherwise unavailable and valuable perspective.

I remember saying to Richard's brother Mike, after our phone call, that if folks like Richard and Charles would make movies, their productions would be to die for. (Almost a quote.)

Well you have, and I cannot wait. I'd love to bring all my little production company members/players to see it with you in LA !

It looks awesome.

Chris Swanberg

Charles Papert · March 4th, 2009, 10:14 AM

One correction Chris--both Rich and I were primarily the camera and Steadicam operators on "Scrubs" although we both did some DP work on the show on the odd occasion.

Bruce, no DVD release set but I'm sure it will be at some point. I hope it gets a Blu-Ray release.

Josh Chesarek · March 4th, 2009, 10:29 PM

Very interesting. I am no where near the above listed places but it looks like something I would enjoy watching. Hope it get's Netflixed!

Mike Tucker · March 5th, 2009, 08:03 AM

Hey Charles,

Looks like an awesome movie. I have not been to a theater, for a movie, in years (5+), but I will go and see yours.

Congratulations!

Mike

Charles Papert · March 5th, 2009, 10:52 AM

thanks Mike! Hard to know at this point how extensive the distribution will become, it will roll out starting in just a few city initially (I like your city a lot though, I worked on a movie there years ago).

Dennis Murphy · March 5th, 2009, 12:09 PM

The visuals look delicious.

Charles Papert · March 14th, 2009, 03:01 AM

"The Perfect Sleep" opened tonight to a near-sellout crowd. I arrived late from work but saw the second half--I'm very pleased with the 35mm print. I hope some of you who are LA-based will go to see it (preferably this weekend, we need the numbers to hold the engagement over). I think we neatly managed to avoid a lot of the "low-budget" or "digital-looking" traps with the film (which was indeed low-budget and shot digitally)!

One of the most complimentary reviews was from iFMagazine.com, excerpted below:

"The cinematography, in a word, is simply stunning. I know that’s two words, but that’s how surprisingly breathtaking they are. Style is the word of the day. True to its noir roots, every scene THE PERFECT SLEEP is dark and moody, exquisitely thought out to deliver dramatic punch."

I look forward to hearing your comments.

Charles Papert · March 14th, 2009, 12:13 PM

A little late getting out of the gate, but this has a few laughs:

Perfect Sleep Viral Video

Matt Williams · March 16th, 2009, 07:50 AM

WOW! I need to see this also. Looks great I would only hope to make something near as good. The trailer looks un-real GREAT JOB!!!!!!!

Eric White · March 17th, 2009, 12:14 PM

Loved the trailer!! Will there be any screenings in Canada?

Best of luck.

e.m.white

Charles Papert · March 17th, 2009, 10:41 PM

Due to impressive ticket sales, "The Perfect Sleep" is being held over for an additional week at the Laemmele Sunset 5, so you LA-based DVI'ers, go see it!

As far as other cities outside NYC (opening on the 27th), no word yet.

Craig Yates · March 19th, 2009, 04:53 PM

Charles that viral video was ace, the Léon bit had me laughing so hard. The movie itself looks rather impressive too, hopefully I'll get a chance to see it sometime!

March 4th, 2009, 12:32 AM	#1
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	"The Perfect Sleep" opens theatrically next week The day I've been waiting a LONG time for has finally arrived--"The Perfect Sleep", a film-noirish extravaganza that I shot is about to start its theatrical release. We worked very hard on the visuals for this film and I believe that it shows. We shot principal photography on the F900 and it will be screened in anamorphic 35mm. See the trailer at: The Perfect Sleep Opens 3/13 at the Laemmle Sunset 5, Los Angeles Opens 3/20 at the Quad Cinema, NYC Chicago, Dallas and Portland dates TBD __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

March 4th, 2009, 01:38 AM	#3
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Congratulations, Charles. I hope there's a celebration in the works. You'll post the Portland, etc. dates? My chances of getting to Portland are slim, but one never knows--and that's assuming you're talking Oregon. :) __________________ Lorinda

March 4th, 2009, 10:14 AM	#5
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	One correction Chris--both Rich and I were primarily the camera and Steadicam operators on "Scrubs" although we both did some DP work on the show on the odd occasion. Bruce, no DVD release set but I'm sure it will be at some point. I hope it gets a Blu-Ray release. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

March 4th, 2009, 10:29 PM	#6
Josh Chesarek Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 978	Very interesting. I am no where near the above listed places but it looks like something I would enjoy watching. Hope it get's Netflixed! __________________ Simple Thought Productions - Life @ 30,000 Words per second

March 5th, 2009, 10:52 AM	#8
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	thanks Mike! Hard to know at this point how extensive the distribution will become, it will roll out starting in just a few city initially (I like your city a lot though, I worked on a movie there years ago). __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

March 4th, 2009, 01:00 AM	#2
Bruce Foreman Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 1,518	Is a DVD release planned? This looks like one I have to seen.

March 4th, 2009, 02:37 AM	#4
Chris Swanberg Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 904	Charles....I happen to have the pleasure to work with Richard Davis's brother, Mike here in Sacramento CA. In a recent phone between them call I was privy to and participated in, I discovered that you had started as the DOP on "Scrubs" and Richard has followed you. I had mentioned I knew of you through this site, and found out about your friendship with Richard. I think I told him that as is often the case I find here some really high level pros (like you) participate here on this site with others well below on the learning curve in their maturation in the craft, and in doing so offer some otherwise unavailable and valuable perspective. I remember saying to Richard's brother Mike, after our phone call, that if folks like Richard and Charles would make movies, their productions would be to die for. (Almost a quote.) Well you have, and I cannot wait. I'd love to bring all my little production company members/players to see it with you in LA ! It looks awesome. Chris Swanberg

March 5th, 2009, 08:03 AM	#7
Mike Tucker New Boot Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 20	Hey Charles, Looks like an awesome movie. I have not been to a theater, for a movie, in years (5+), but I will go and see yours. Congratulations! Mike

March 5th, 2009, 12:09 PM	#9
Dennis Murphy Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Whangarei, New Zealand Posts: 396	The visuals look delicious. __________________ http://www.dmvideostuff.co.nz

March 14th, 2009, 03:01 AM	#10
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	"The Perfect Sleep" opened tonight to a near-sellout crowd. I arrived late from work but saw the second half--I'm very pleased with the 35mm print. I hope some of you who are LA-based will go to see it (preferably this weekend, we need the numbers to hold the engagement over). I think we neatly managed to avoid a lot of the "low-budget" or "digital-looking" traps with the film (which was indeed low-budget and shot digitally)! One of the most complimentary reviews was from iFMagazine.com, excerpted below: "The cinematography, in a word, is simply stunning. I know that’s two words, but that’s how surprisingly breathtaking they are. Style is the word of the day. True to its noir roots, every scene THE PERFECT SLEEP is dark and moody, exquisitely thought out to deliver dramatic punch." I look forward to hearing your comments. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

March 14th, 2009, 12:13 PM	#11
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	A little late getting out of the gate, but this has a few laughs: Perfect Sleep Viral Video __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

March 16th, 2009, 07:50 AM	#12
Matt Williams Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hebron Ohio Posts: 41	WOW! I need to see this also. Looks great I would only hope to make something near as good. The trailer looks un-real GREAT JOB!!!!!!!

March 17th, 2009, 12:14 PM	#13
Eric White New Boot Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 7	The Perfect Sleep Loved the trailer!! Will there be any screenings in Canada? Best of luck. e.m.white

March 17th, 2009, 10:41 PM	#14
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Held over! Due to impressive ticket sales, "The Perfect Sleep" is being held over for an additional week at the Laemmele Sunset 5, so you LA-based DVI'ers, go see it! As far as other cities outside NYC (opening on the 27th), no word yet. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

March 19th, 2009, 04:53 PM	#15
Craig Yates New Boot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 24	Charles that viral video was ace, the Léon bit had me laughing so hard. The movie itself looks rather impressive too, hopefully I'll get a chance to see it sometime!