After premiering in the U.S. Narrative Competition at Tribeca Film Festival in 2023, the H.P. Mendoza dramedy “The Secret Art of Human Flight” will finally be released wide on August 3 with a digital premiere on the streaming app KINO in conjunction with Level33 Entertainment. The online event will include appearances from cast and crew including Grant Rosenmeyer, Maggie Grace, Academy Award nominee Paul Raci, and director H.P. Mendoza.
According to an official synopsis, “‘The Secret Art of Human Flight’ follows a grieving widower (Rosenmeyer) who, in the wake of a tragedy, turns to a mysterious self help book from the dark web written by an eccentric guru (Raci), which promises to unlock the power to fly.”
Following the film screening, viewers can tune in for a live Q&A session with the cast and crew, as well as a special appearance from astrologer/psychic Evan Grim who will conduct birth chart readings for them. The premiere will also include a deep dive into Hollywood Cults with Amanda Montel, the New York Times best-selling author of “Cultist, The Magical Art of Overthinking,”and “Wordslut” and host of award-winning podcast “Magical Overthinkers.”
Launched in 2023 after raising $4.3 million to fund its mission, KINO is an app that aims to take viewers behind the scenes by connecting audiences directly with films and filmmakers from the comfort of their own homes. For filmmakers, KINO’s cutting-edge technology offers an interactive social streaming platform, providing data insights and a strategic launchpad to connect with audiences. For fans, KINO is a hub to discover the latest films and engage with artists through interactive screenings, behind-the-scenes access, and a vibrant “TikTok for film” experience.
“Our goal with KINO is to reimagine how audiences engage with films and filmmakers. We believe that film should be interactive,” said Brit MacRae, CMO and Co-Founder of KINO. “The premiere of ‘The Secret Art of Human Flight’ is an exciting opportunity for fans to not only watch a great film, but also engage with the movie and the creative minds behind it in a truly unique way.”
In addition to MacRae, KINO was co-founded by CEO Daril Fannin, an executive producer and writer with credits to his name like projects with Matt Damon and Jimmy Kimmel for giants such as Netflix and Disney. The leadership team also includes COO and co-founder Austin Worrell and CTO and co-founder David Fannin.
The live digital premiere will begin promptly at 6:00 PM PT on August 3, 2024. For those unable to attend the digital premiere that still wish to watch the film, “The Secret Art of Human Flight” will be available to stream on KINO until 8:59 PM PT on August 17, 2024.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://kino.studio/stream.
