The film had an advance UK screening at the Prince Charles Cinema, London on January 16, 2018.[5]
The film was given a special advance screening at San Diego Comic-Con on July 20, 2019, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the release of Clerks.[6]
Summary
A biographical dramedy detailing how Kevin Smith bankrolled his $27,000 first film with maxed-out credit cards and garnered career-making critical attention at the Sundance Film Festival when Clerks debuted there in 1994.[7]
The original Indiegogo fundraiser, set up to fund the project, reached 9% (£2,540) of its target.[8] Two additional fundraisers, one for finishing funds, the other for post-production, reached 103% (US$3,605)[7] and 109% (US$2,120),[9] respectively. Filming took place in St Andrews, Scotland; Florida; and New Jersey, respectively.[1]
On March 27, 2016, the teaser trailer was released.[10]
In September 2016, the trailer for the film was released.[11][12]
Reception
Awards
The film won the Orlando Film FestivalIndie Spirit Award.[13]
The film also won "Audience Choice Feature Film" at Monmouth Film Festival.[14]
Release
Shooting Clerks had a preview screening in Orlando, Florida on October 22, 2016.[3] The film had a special screening in Kevin Smith's home town of Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey on November 11, 2016.[4]