“I Hate Valentine’s Day” premiered at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood as part of the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival on Saturday June 27th. The movie is Nia Vardalos’ directorial debut. Vardalos, who wrote the screenplay, also stars in the movie with her “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” co-star John Corbett. The film will be available on demand on July 1 and in theaters for a limited release on July 3.
“We are honored that the festival has chosen us as their world premiere event for this year. The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival is becoming one of the preeminent showcases for filmmakers of Greek descent worldwide, and we are thrilled to be included as part of their line-up,” added Vardalos.
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Vardalos plays Genevieve, a romantic, carefree florist who loves romance but keeps her relationships short with a “five date” rule. Her theory is tested when her whirlwind romance with Greg (Corbett), the charming new restaurateur in town, reaches the end of their fifth date, and she realizes she wants more.
The film’s supporting cast includes Stephen Guarino, Amir Arison, Zoe Kazan, Gary Wilmes, Mike Starr, Jason Mantzoukas, Judith Friedlander, Rachel Dratch, Jay O. Sanders, Lynda Gravatt and Suzanne Shepherd. William Sherak, Jason Shuman and Madeleine Sherak produce, with Dominic Ianno and Michael Gallant serving as executive producers.
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