Freeform’s Famous In Love star, Nikki Koss, makes her debut as a director for the psychological thriller Night, Night. 360 Magazine had the opportunity to attend the premier in Malibu’s very own Country Mart, a first time ever screening in the vicinity. In attendance was the film’s lead actress, Brenna D’Amico, well known for her past work in the television film, Descendants. The movie was shot in Corsicana, Texas with Koss, Robert Johnson (writer), Austin Seltzer, and Ryan DeLaney producing and Amber McNutt executive producing.
The evening illuminated with a red carpet under the stars adjacent an intimate outdoor seating area at John’s Gardens, sponsored by Beverly Hill’s iSkin. Wine from a local Texas vineyard was surprisingly featured in the movie and was served throughout the soiree.
Acting from D’Amico shined as she plays a parent-less romantic named April who survives an almost fatal car accident. April awakens from her coma to find herself next to a man she barely remembers to be casually dating. With her family out of the picture, she relies on him to take care of her throughout the recovery process while facing psychosis and hallucinations from the medication. Viewers can suspect a roller coaster of emotions and some interesting spins on reality, trauma and love. It should also be noted that the music supervision aligned nicely with the shot selection. Fellow actors include Tony Todd (Final Destination), Eric Roberts (Candyman), Brooke Anne Smith, Adam Budron, Nick Marini, Matty Cardarople, and Neels Visser.
“Night Night is genre bending. It contains the classic, on the edge of your seat entertainment that’s expected from a thriller. However, what makes Night Night so special is how we let the audience live in the unknown with April. While she’s in a constant battle trying to figure out why these absurd phenomenons are happening to her, you feel the energy of being disoriented and stressed just as she does.” -Brenna D’Amico
“Night Night is really special film for a plethora of reasons. It’s a psychological thriller unlike most. I really tried to take the genre and turn it on its head. Specifically via a unique aesthetic that almost feels bizarre in conjunction with the script and a soundtrack that feels like an original parallel. I’m incredibly excited for the world to see this new take on a psych thriller.” -Niki Koss
More On The Director:
Niki Koss is an award winning actress and filmmaker with an ambition for telling stories that contribute to changing the world. When not directing, she can more recently be seen in her series regular role of Alexis Glenn in the acclaimed Freeform Network series, “Famous In Love”. Niki co-starred in the Paramount Pictures film, “Scouts Guide To The Zombie Apocalypse” as well as being cast in major roles in several independent feature films including: the Terrence Malick produced, “Red Wing,” “The Appearing,” “Gird on Edge,” “Trafficked,” and “Warning Shot.” In addition, Koss recently completed lead roles in feature films, “Burying Yasmeen,” which she also produced, and “Dreamcatcher.” Koss was the winner of the Female Filmmaker of the Year at the 2019 Burbank International Film Festival. She is a member of Women in Media, Women in Film, Glass Elevator and the Alliance of Women Directors as well as a Sundance Directing Fellowship alumni. Niki is also a board member of PATH and is particularly passionate about female empowerment within the entertainment industry and putting an end to homelessness. Niki was recently included in the entertainment list of Forbes 30 Under 30, 2021.
