Picturehouse to release musical Brother Verses Brother for awards season

Picturehouse has announced it will release the one-shot musical Brother Verses Brother for awards consideration this season. Directed by Ari Gold and executive produced by Francis Ford Coppola, the film is inspired by Coppola’s concept of “live cinema.”

Set in San Francisco, the film follows twin musicians Ari and Ethan Gold as they navigate the city while searching for love, musical opportunities, and their dying poet father. The production features improvisation by the director’s family and friends, including his 99-year-old father. The musical numbers are performed live on camera throughout the film.

The song “Brothers Keep Goin’ Anyway” has been submitted for Academy Award consideration in the Best Original Song category. Picturehouse plans to conduct special event screenings and performances before a theatrical release early next year.