“Every frame of ‘Fling’ is drenched in danger and desire.”
“In the ‘60s there was ‘Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice’; in the ‘80s ‘sex, lies, and videotape’; the ‘90s, Ang Lee’s ‘The Ice Storm’... But Muller, Boersma and a ridiculously attractive young cast put a contemporary spin on this edgy relationship movie.”
“One of the top 10 films of 2008... ‘Fling’ deserves to be mentioned alongside ‘One Night Stand’ and ‘sex, lies, and videotape’ — two other movies that brilliantly explore taboo sexual relationships.”
A JOHN & LAURA FLM
STARRING BRANDON ROUTH, STEVE SANDVOSS, COURTNEY FORD, NICK WECHSLER, ELLEN HOLLMAN, & SHOSHANA BUSH
WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY LAURA BOERSMA & JOHN STEWART MULLER
DIRECTED BY JOHN STEWART MULLER
SYNOPSIS
An attractive young couple's open relationship is stretched to the breaking point when they begin to fall for their respective flings.
Fling is the award-winning feature from filmmaking team Laura Boersma & John Stewart Muller. This sexy, energetic, and provocative twist on the classic love story addresses concerns that every couple deals with: honesty, jealousy, commitment, maturity, understanding, and ultimately our capacity for love.
It stars Brandon Routh (The CW’s Legends of Tomorrow, Superman Returns, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World), Courtney Ford (HBO’s True Blood, Showtime’s Dexter, The CW’s The Vampire Diaries) Steve Sandvoss (Rumor Has It, Latter Days), Nick Wechsler (ABC’s Revenge, The WB’s Roswell), Shoshana Bush (Dance Flick), and Ellen Hollman (Army of One, Starz’s Spartacus, AMC’s Into the Badlands).
SOUNDTRACK
FEATURING AN ORIGINAL SCORE BY
NICK URATA
WITH ADDITIONAL SONGS BY
MELLOWDRONE
ASOBI SEKSU
EL-P (FEAT. TRENT REZNOR)
OKKERVIL RIVER
DEVICS
LEADBELLY
PINK MOUNTAINTOPS
THE REPUBLIC TIGERS
DRI
MAXXFEMM
DYLAN TREES
LAYTON
POSTERS
Domestic Poster
International Poster
Brandon Routh as “James”
Courtney Ford as “Sam”
Steve Sandvoss as “Mason”
Shoshana Bush as “Olivia”
Nick Wechsler as “Luke”
Ellen Hollman as “Alison”
PRODUCTION STILLS
BEHIND-THE-SCENES STILLS
ADDITIONAL VIDEOS
This documentary on the making of Fling was created by two college students during the production of the film in Kansas City, Missouri.
This segment from Dailies on ReelzChannel features footage from the completely sold-out world premiere of Fling at the 2008 Newport Beach Film Festival. The film also received the "Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking" award from the festival's jury.
The cast of "Fling" discusses how their characters' relationships are more than just hooking up and casual sex.
The cast of "Fling" discusses their on-set relationships.
The cast of "Fling" discusses open relationships
Before her sister's wedding, Sam (Courtney Ford) overhears her friends Bill (Ted Porter) and Shelley (Cassidy Brown) arguing before she is joined by her boyfriend, Mason (Steve Sandvoss).
At her sister's wedding reception, Sam (Courtney Ford) and and her boyfriend Mason (Steve Sandvoss) greet their friends and family. Featuring Brandon Routh as James, Ellen Hollman as Alison, Nick Wechsler as Luke, and Shoshana Bush as Olivia.
Sam (Courtney Ford) and Mason (Steve Sandvoss) have a bedroom chat.
Mason (Steve Sandvoss) and Olivia (Shoshana Bush) discuss art.
James (Brandon Routh) runs into Olivia (Shoshana bush) at the bookstore.
James (Brandon Routh) meets Olivia (Shoshana bush) at the park.
Patrick (Mousa Kraish) consoles Sam (Courtney Ford).
Mason (Steve Sandvoss) and Luke (Nick Wechsler) meet up with Katherine (Deborah Rush), Mason's brash publisher.
After finally leaving Mason (Steve Sandvoss), Sam (Courtney Ford) cries on James' (Brandon Routh) shoulder.
A montage of some of the best looking scenes from Fling.
The world premiere of Fling at the 2008 Newport Beach Film Festival featuring exclusive interviews with the cast and crew.
ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS
Filmmaking team Laura Boersma and John Stewart Muller have been working together for over twenty years, creating everything from feature films, to episodic series, to national commercials, to branded content. After meeting at Los Angeles’ Loyola Marymount University, they formed the legendary commercial production boutique, Steele Films, and began a successful career in advertising for major brands such as Coors, Mattel, Paul Mitchell, MasterCard, Virgin America, Miller Lite, General Mills, Nickelodeon, and Johnson & Johnson among others.
In 2008, they released their award-winning debut feature, Fling, which they both wrote and produced and John directed. Dubbed “One of the top ten films of 2008” by Fox-TV film critic Shawn Edwards, Fling enjoyed a successful festival run, was released theatrically, and is currently available on platforms worldwide. It has reached over 85 million views on YouTube alone.
In 2012, they rebranded and expanded their company to encompass episodic production, brand building, web content creation, and more. As Granfalloon, Laura and John’s new production powerhouse has created the award-winning Fox Sports documentary series, The Buick Human Highlight Reel, as well as releasing the duo’s latest feature, Indiscretion, starring Academy Award Winner Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite, Mimic), Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride, Saw), Christopher Backus (FX's Sons of Anarchy), and Katherine McNamara (Freeform’s Shadowhunters). Written and produced by Laura and John (who also directs), Indiscretion is a steamy and stylish psychological thriller that was acquired by A&E Networks and Lifetime for worldwide release.
As series creators and show developers, Laura and John co-wrote and created the comedy series School Nurse (with fellow creator Tom Beach), which received the jury award for best scripted sitcom at the Austin Film Festival and was an official selection of the New York Television Festival. In addition to a number of other episodic projects, Laura and John are in active development on their latest feature, Tastings, a free-spirited buddy movie through the whisky industry of Scotland.
When not producing and writing with John, Laura is an avid photographer, a contributing writer to MovieMaker Magazine, and an active member of Women in Film, The National Association of Film Executives, and Film Independent of Los Angeles.
John supports donkey rescue centers across the country.
For more on John and Laura or to see their latest work, please visit lauraboersma.com and johnstewartmuller.com.