Two-Bit Waltz

Two-Bit Waltz is a 2014 American comedy-drama film, written and directed by Clara Mamet in her directorial debut. It stars Mamet, Jared Gilman, Rebecca Pidgeon, David Paymer and William H. Macy. The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 19, 2014, and was released in a limited release on October 24, 2014, by Monterey Media.

Premise
Maude is suspended from school, loses a friend, has a broken heart, and lack of inspiration for her novel leads to her downfall.

Cast

 * Clara Mamet as Maude
 * Jared Gilman as Bernie
 * Rebecca Pidgeon as Anita
 * David Paymer as The Lawyer
 * William H. Macy as Carl
 * Ella Dershowitz as Jenny
 * John Pirruccello as The Therapist
 * Matt Malloy as Guidance Counselor
 * Matt O'Leary as Max
 * Jason Pickar as Rabbi

Production
In 2012, an Indiegogo campaign was set up for the film announcing Clara Mamet would direct the film from a screenplay she had written and star with William H. Macy, Jared Gilman, Rebecca Pidgeon and John Pirruccello, with Eric B. Fleischman producing. It was however unsuccessful only making only $10,268 out of a $115,000 goal.

Release
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 19, 2014. Shortly after Monterey Media acquired distribution rights to the film. It was released in a limited release on October 24, 2014.