In the spring of 2025, filmmaker Aaron Strand premiered his drama Withdrawal at the Atlanta Film Festival. Since then, Strand has taken his inspired-by-true-events tale on the road, screening it at festivals and at events across the country. One such event is taking place on Friday, July 17th, at VisArt Video in Charlotte, NC, beginning at 8p EDT. Courtesy of Aaron Strand, EoM is giving away two (2) tickets to the screening, which will also include a Q&A with Strand which will be led by film critic Thomas Manning. Submit an entry before the deadline for a chance to win the pair of tickets.

Giveaway runs until Thursday, July 16th, 2026 at 11:59p EDT.

Official Synopsis:

Inspired by true events, Withdrawal, is a raw and heart-wrenching love story set amongst the ongoing opioid epidemic. Winner of 12 Awards including Best Feature (Art of Brooklyn Film Festival, Athens Film Festival, Macon Film Festival, Golden Isles Film Festival), Best Actress – Millie Rose Evans (Kanazawa Film Festival, Art is Alive Film Festival), and Best Cinematography (Queens World Film Festival)

For more information, head to the official Twisted Apple Films Withdrawal webpage.

Rules of the Contest

1. To enter – fill out the contest form below and submit before Thursday, July 16th, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT. Only one entry per person/email/address.
2. Entrants must be 18 years old or older to win.
3. Winners will be notified via email after the close of the contest.
4. One (1) selected winner will be awarded with two (2) tickets to see Withdrawal at VisArt Video on Friday, July 17th, 2026 in Charlotte, NC.
5. Participants understand that the prize is not the responsibility of Elements of Madness.
6. Winners must live in the contiguous United States, Alaska, or Hawaii. Elements of Madness does not ship internationally.
7. Information collected during the giveaway will not be shared or disseminated and will only be used for the purpose of identifying the ticket winner for pickup at VisArt Video.
8. Prizes are not redeemable for cash or other items.
9. Prize cannot be swapped or traded for anything else.
10. EoM is not responsible for prizes lost to the Spam filter.
11. Current members of EoM staff or their immediate families are not eligible to participate.

The contest is now closed. The winner will be contacted.

Categories: Contests

Tags: Aaron Strand, Allen Rowell, Brent Michal, drama, giveaway, J.R. Adduci, Jeanne Heaton, Julian Green, LeeAnn Peppers, Lucy Wilder Pictures, Millie Rose Evans, Orelon Sidney, Robert Maxfield, romance, Sudie Abernathy, Twisted Apple Films, VisArt Video, Withdrawal