About The Donor Party

The Donor Party, released in 2023, is a heart-wrenching tale of sacrifice and love. When a close-knit group of friends finds out their beloved member needs a heart transplant, they each get tested and find out they're all matches. This life-or-death situation forces them all to question the depth of their love, friendship, and willingness to sacrifice for each other.

Making / Production

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker John Doe, The Donor Party started pre-production in late 2021 and wrapped in early 2023. Shot in various locations throughout New York City, the film's authentic depiction of urban life contributes to its gritty and humanistic portrayal of its characters' dilemma.

Actors

• John Smith as Mark Jones: Smith delivers a stellar performance as the heart patient who's always been the life and soul of the party.
• Jane Doe as Sarah Parker: Doe skillfully portrays a woman tormented by the choices she's presented with.
• Michael Black as Kevin Davis: Black's portrayal of a man wrestling with his fear and insecurities, all the while trying to bolster his friends, is remarkable.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The heart transplant surgery scenes were shot in a real hospital with actual cardiac surgeons as medical advisors.
• The script was based on a real-life story of a group of friends from Idaho.

Awards

The film's commendable storytelling and superb acting earned it many accolades, including a best actor award for John Smith and best director nomination for John Doe.

Quotes

• "There's no measure to love but love itself." - Mark Jones
• "Sacrifice is the purest form of love." - Sarah Parker

Music, Soundtrack

• "Pieces of a Heart" - Performed by Coldplay and featured in a poignant scene where the group contemplates their choices.
• "Last Breath" - This haunting piece by M83 provides the score to the climactic heart transplant scene.