A STRANGE BRAND OF HAPPY

From George Clooney to regional production companies, Cincinnati has become a hotbed for filmmakers. Within its seven rolling hills, the city offers every kind of landscape desired from urban density to small town neighborhoods or vast country fields. Media group Rebel Pilgrim took advantage of the Queen City's diverse aesthetics and shot their latest feature-length film, A Strange Brand of Happy, entirely in Cincinnati.

Photo Credit: Rebel Pilgrim

Photo Credit: Rebel Pilgrim

While some films would pick out recognizable landmarks, like Fountain Square or Music Hall, Rebel Pilgrim wanted to showcase Cincinnati's ability to mimic Hollywood sets. Eleven locations were used in the production, none of which lead viewers to notice any distinctions of Cincinnati - in a good way. Having the potential to recreate Anytown, USA is a draw for filmmakers looking to shoot a film without the inconvenience of jumping around to multiple cities.

Photo Credit: Rebel Pilgrim

Photo Credit: Rebel Pilgrim

A Strange Brand of Happy is a romantic comedy starring David, an aimless bachelor who loses his job and finds himself chasing the same girl as his manipulative ex-boss. With the help of a motley group of retirees, he finds new direction.

How many places can you spot in the film?

Hyde Park Square
Urban Active - Bellevue

Dewey's Pizza -West Chester
Dewey's Pizza - Oakley

Queens Tower

Center City Collision

Sneaky Pete's Farifield

PowerNet Global

86 Club

Evergreen Senior Living

Speckled Bird

Northwest Woods

A Strange Brand of Happy opens in theatres nationwide September 13. See it in Cincinnati at:

AMC West Chester 18
Springdale 18 Cinema De Lux  

Kenwood Theatre