Chris Messina’s Alex of Venice is going nationwide, thanks to Screen Media Films. The Mindy Project actor’s directorial debut follows the gradual unraveling of a woman’s life after her husband suddenly leaves her with their ten-year-old son and her aging father. ” Seth Needle , director of acquisitions & marketing at Screen Media, said in a statement, “Alex of Venice features some of the strongest performances we’ve seen in a long time, which speaks highly to Chris’ direction.”