Kevin Alves' heist film 'Lucky Weekend' sets Raindance world premiere
Kevin Alves' directorial debut, 'Lucky Weekend', will have its world premiere at the Raindance Film Festival. The coming-of-age heist film also stars the 'Yellowjackets' actor.
The festival premiere
The coming-of-age heist film Lucky Weekend, the directorial debut from Kevin Alves, will hold its world premiere at London's Raindance Film Festival. Alves, known for playing Travis Martinez in Showtime's 2021 drama Yellowjackets, also wrote and stars in the independent feature. The premiere announcement was accompanied by a first-look image of the film's principal cast.
Lucky Weekend follows a young man who, facing pressure from a loan shark, convinces his friends to help him rob a high-stakes poker game. The narrative unfolds over a single long weekend, blending the mechanics of a heist thriller with the personal dynamics of a coming-of-age story. Alves makes his feature directorial debut with the project.
The ensemble cast
Alves leads a cast of young actors in the film. The story centers on the crew he assembles for the risky undertaking. The film's inclusion in Raindance, a prominent UK festival for independent cinema, provides a significant platform ahead of any potential distribution deal. No North American release date has been set.
The main cast includes:
- Kevin Alves
- Kyleigh Gainer
- Steven Koutsomitopoulos
- Kiawentiio
- Logan Aultman
Kiawentiio recently appeared as Katara in Netflix's live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Her involvement adds another recognizable name to the independent project's roster. The film's premiere date at the festival has not yet been specified.