Through (almost) no fault of her own, Catholic school girl Edie is dragged on stage at her first punk rock show and promises to come back in a week with her band. This presents problems. There is no band. Not yet anyway…
Loaded with breakneck gags in the spirit of Scott Pilgrim and Shaun of the Dead, but with a distinctly female-centered point of view, Megan Rico and Kade Atwood’s hilarious teen comedy hits VIFF Centre on its 16 city whistlestop North American tour. This will be your chance to meet the filmmakers and partake of fun screening accessories.
Doors from 7:00 pm. Film at 8:00 pm.
Q&A with Megan Rico (Writer/Director), Kade Atwood (Director/Producer), Adi Madden Cabrera (Lead Actor) & Bryson Alejandro (Producer)
An empowering anthem to the female spirit, Edie Arnold is a Loser is loud, messy, and full of heart; an energetic joy that understands imperfection as a strength, not a flaw.
Kristy Strouse, Film Inquiry
Imagine Juno with punk rock and Catholic guilt. A sensational, hilarious buddy comedy that will make you want to embrace your inner loser.
Kristy Puchko, Mashable
Megan Rico, Kade Atwood
Adi Madden Cabrera
USA
2026
English
Audience Award, SIFF
Book Tickets
Wednesday September 16
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Credits
Producer
Bryson Alejandro, Kade Atwood
Screenwriter
Megan Rico
Cinematography
Brenna Empey
Editor
Steven Rico
Original Music
Nikolas Balseiro, Anand Wilder
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