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World Premiere - Deauville-American Film Festival 

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"Scrap marks the very promising debut of Vivian Kerr as a director...a perfect example of what American independent Hollywood cinema should be...with carefully crafted dialogue, committed actors...perfectly mastered script and direction..."
- Mulderville
"...imbued with the finest hours of Woody Allen cinema, although closer to Noah Baumbach from the Frances Ha era...a real success, uniting the tones wonderfully in an assembly that seems improbable, but surprisingly well balanced...an amazing, funny and often touching film."
- Toute La Culture
"...quietly yet beautifully captures a narrative tapestry of the influence of past traumas...Kerr seems to have such an innate understanding of Beth that you'll find [yourself] wondering whether she's intimately familiar with this story or if this is simply the cinematic vehicle showing Hollywood her immense range...Anthony Rapp offers a similarly insightful and intuitive performance as Ben... With intelligence and insight, Scrap brings all of these complexities to life and one can only hope it finds the audience it so richly deserves." 
- The Independent Critic
"Scrap is a scrappy little film...beautiful cinematography and strong performances...beyond heartfelt." 
- Behind the Lens
"Kerr does a remarkable job capturing the emotional rollercoaster involved in such situations and weaves an intricate tale...The cast shines. Kerr’s script is tight and accurate, giving her characters solid ground and dialogue on which to play. Rapp and Kerr are wonderful together, and Parrilla is perfection...Kerr has earned her place as a director with this feature film version...Scrap has rich themes that reflect her understanding of serious situations relating to personal and complicated relationships...Bravo to Kerr."
 - True View Reviews
"Kerr evokes questions of femininity and motherhood...​a story of redemption and reconciliation that invites us to find what is really significant in our own lives."
- Le Bleu du Miroir 
"Vivian Kerr succeeds in placing cinematic accents with Scrap in a portrait that illustrates the contrast between dream and reality in sunny Los Angeles."
- FilmKrant
"...a Woody Allen-style American chronicle that evokes complicated subjects with lightness and humor."
​- Bulles de Culture
"The film deserves a lot of credit...from its cast’s fantastic performances [to] its cinematic production values. However, it’s Kerr’s story that truly shines..." 
- Film Threat
"The film is truly at its best when Kerr and Rapp share the screen, when their banter and all the history of their sibling relationship and hierarchy come into play...Scrap evolves into a charming family dramedy whose cast makes the film all the more amiable and engaging." 
- Live for Films
"...an important message told with a wealth of empathy that never disappears even as Beth spirals deeper and deeper into depression and denial...Kerr is very good in the role." 
- Jared Mobarek, Rotten Tomatoes 
"There’s an emotional relevance that exists throughout Scrap...in the moments of comedy, the things that come out of the characters’ mouths are hilarious, absurd, and a true reflection of the word vomit that can often arise in real life...an effective and emotionally-driven film." 
- Bain's Film Reviews 
"Kerr lives in the role...Rapp is excellent...Scrap would do well as a series. Kerr gives us just enough backstory to reel us in, and there is a complexity that drives Beth and Ben...I feel compelled to ask Kerr for more of this family. The film speaks to a vast number of Americans struggling to stay afloat. It is unimaginably relatable."
 - Reel News Daily 
"a wonderful echo of what the ’70s ushered in with such grace with the likes of Hal Ashby, Bob Rafelson, Robert Altman, and Sidney Lumet...Writer/director Kerr has peppered her story with real heartfelt people...Vivian Kerr, like her ’70s predecessors, delivers real people in real-life situations that so many of us can relate to...a wonderful little film..."
 - The Movie Guys
"The shame of her own situation is present for Beth, and Kerr does a stellar job of expressing this personally, as well as through the dynamic of her relationship with Ben; herself and Rapp creating a familiarity with one another that speaks to their sibling bond throughout...It’s a film that values honesty, swallowing your own pride, and owning your truth...its organic nature and performances continually shine through."
 - The AU Review
"...all three leads have fully developed arcs, and the relationship between Ben and Stacy is well observed and tender. Rapp is the standout in a role which really lets him make the most of his talents. Though it’s her first feature length work as director, Kerr handles the film with confidence, keeping it smooth enough on the surface for us to appreciate the turbulence underneath."​
 - Eye for Film
"...intensely dramatic and infused with a uniquely comedic swagger...SCRAP is a gem of a movie."​
 - The Word
"Scrap could have just been another film about a stunted adult breezing through life oblivious to the real consequences of their choices. Director/writer/star Vivian Kerr takes the familiar subject and makes her debut full length film a far more engaging examination of pride, dashed dreams, family bonds and parenthood...The script is very well done with relatable characters and just the right mix of natural humor...fresh perspectives and a charming, talented cast."
- Jeffrey Lyles
"What sets this film apart from a lot which follow a similar line, is how committed Vivian Kerr is to making Beth feel real...Vivian Kerr’s directorial effort is solid but it’s her performance that comes out on top. It’s relatable, messy and honest...Scrap is a hugely relatable feature debut...There’s a strong ensemble at work, led by a wonderfully brash and candid performance from Kerr."​
 - Film Carnage
"SCRAP is shot as well as any studio production and the cast is fantastic. Rapp as Ben is a delight to watch...Vivian Kerr, doing triple duty on this movie plays the role of a young, troubled mother figuring out the complexities of how the world works without a safety net with empathy and a natural realness."​
 - Film Snobbery
"It's really good writing...The direction is so simple and clean...Vivian is a star in the making. She's excellent on screen, a very talented actor, writer, and director, so I'm very interested to see where she goes in the future. Watch this space. Vivian Kerr is on the rise." 
 - Galway Film Podcast
"Director Vivian Kerr's family dramedy benefits tremendously from casting herself and veteran straight man Anthony Rapp as adult siblings Beth and Ben...Rapp and Kerr have a lived-in brother-sister vibe...Lana Parrilla also deserves credit for making Ben's wife nuanced and sympathetic." 
 - Port Townsend Leader
"...Kerr’s characters are interesting...She has beautifully laid out the conflict...tackles childhood trauma and sibling rivalry in a mature and nuanced manner...strong performances by all cast members." 
 - The Rolling Tape
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"Writer/director Vivian Kerr accomplishes something daring in her directorial debut Scrap by combining two very different but equally compelling subject matters: Challenging sibling relationships and the beginning stages of homelessness...high marks for its strong cast, emotional depth, and the way it captures real-life issues..." 
 - Movie Web
"Watch it!...A heartfelt, raw, and at times painful story to watch about someone trying to pull themselves up from a difficult situation on their own​." 
 - Watch or Pass
"Scrap is an emotionally charged exploration into complex family relationships. The film is deep, well acted and thought provoking, balanced with humor and heartfelt touching moments, making “Scrap” a must see film." 
 - Screen Chatter
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"...a small-scale story that feels so personal and authentic, yet it’s still universal in a way that encourages viewers to draw parallels to their own lives...Rapp and Kerr have a believable onscreen chemistry...There’s a natural give and take between the actors that feels authentic, and an empathy that is heartfelt." 
- Screen Zealots
"Kerr, Rapp, Parrilla and Julianna Layne (the young actress playing Birdy) were all sensational...a wonderful film, one that leaves lingering emotions."
- Russ Pirozek
"...a thematically rich and emotionally grounded feature-length debut from filmmaker Vivian Kerr. Anchored by strong character-driven storytelling and three fantastic performances...an impressive feature film debut from director, writer, and producer Vivian Kerr. From the very start she shows such good control of the material, throwing in a handful of good laughs and some tender moments while never losing sight of the the more serious slice-of-life drama that gives the movie its punch​."
- Keith Garlington
"...Vivian Kerr's painful, joyous drama about a headstrong woman's descent into homelessness and delusion is an authentic portrait of a sibling relationship that is loving but dysfunctional...Kerr and Rapp give beautiful, layered performances."
- Christopher Lloyd
"...note-perfect...an accessible, easy watch, uniformly well-acted...a small, intimate drama that’s making a noise for itself on the festival circuit..."
- Eddie Harrison
"...standout performances...sharp and glossy...a quality indie, and Kerr’s acting remains on point from act to act, as she is smooth, natural and often hilarious."
- Q.V. Hough

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