To Fall in Love (film)
| To Fall in Love | |
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| Directed by | Michael Lewis Foster |
| Written by | Jennifer Lane |
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| Cinematography | Ellie Ann Fenton |
| Edited by | Michael Lewis Foster |
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Production company | To Fall In Love |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
To Fall in Love is a 2023 American drama film written by Jennifer Lane and directed by Michael Lewis Foster. The film is adapted from a play Lane previously wrote. It stars Beth Gallagher and Eric Casalini. Lane and Gallagher won awards at the 13th Oceanside International Film Festival.
Plot[edit]
In a final attempt to save their relationship, an estranged woman meets with her husband and discovers their love may not be worth salvaging.
Cast[edit]
- Beth Gallagher
- Eric Casalini
- Reese Lily Buell
Production[edit]
The play was performed by Gallagher and Casalini at a private residence in Pacific Beach, San Diego[1] before it was previously adapted into a different film, also directed by Foster.[2] The team shot the film during the COVID-19 pandemic. Foster was inspired by Rocky and Before Sunrise.[3]
Release[edit]
To Fall in Love held its world premiere at Heartland International Film Festival[4] on October 7, 2023.[5] It followed later that month with its west coast premiere at San Diego International Film Festival on October 19, 2023.[3][6][7] In 2024, the film screened at the 13th Oceanside International Film Festival.[8][9]
Reception[edit]
| Festival | Year | Award | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Oceanside International Film Festival | 2024 | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Beth Gallagher | Won | [10] |
| Best Screenplay (Feature) | Jennifer Lane | Won | |||
| Best Editing in a Feature | Michael Lewis Foster | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor in a Lead Role | Eric Casalini | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography in a Feature | Ellie Ann Fenton | Nominated | |||
| Best Direction in a Feature | Michael Lewis Foster | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ Dixon, David (2019-04-11). "Questions That Could Save a Marriage". San Diego Story. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ Launer, Pat (2019-04-02). "Local Playwright's Intense 'To Fall in Love' Takes Over Pacific Beach Home". Times of San Diego. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ a b Accomando, Beth (2023-10-12). "San Diego International Film Festival screens local indie film 'To Fall In Love'". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ Sippell, Margeaux (2023-09-14). "Heartland International Film Festival 2023 Lineup Features 2 Paul Mescal Movies". MovieMaker. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ Sears, Ben (2023-10-07). "HIFF 2023: Interview with Cast and Crew of To Fall in Love". The Movie State. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ Beveridge, Madison (2023-10-10). "San Diego Int'l Film Fest includes local micro-budget indie film "To Fall In Love"". San Diego Downtown News. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ Coddon, David L. (2023-10-13). "Familiar faces star in 'To Fall in Love' at San Diego International Film Festival". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ Accomando, Beth (2024-02-19). "Oceanside Film Fest showcases films, music and more". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Oceanside International Film Festival highlights North San Diego County projects". North Coast Current. 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "OIFF 2024 AWARD WINNERS". Oceanside International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2024-02-25. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
