Robert Elswit joined the production as cinematographer and shot the movie in 20 days in New York City on Super16 film stock . The movie premiered in March 2018 at SXSW in narrative competition . Online publication Hammer to Nail wrote of the premiere : " With ' Write When You Get Work ' , we have a delectable mix of a romantic comedy and a heist thriller , set against the backdrop of enormous privilege , the whole served up with more than a dollop of astute social criticism . It ’s beautiful storytelling , and a refreshing break from the crushing sameness of so many blockbusters of our era . " '' Write When You Get Work '' received the Tito 's Handmade Vodka Award at the Asbury Park Music & Film Festival , and the New York Showcase Award at the Harlem International Film Festival . Its first draft was written several years ago , originally titled '' Love Story of Thieves ''
Harlem International Film Festival
Harlem International Film Festival
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