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2017 film by Tony Perri
Daydream Hotel
Original titleNadoland
Directed byTony Perri
Written by
  • Tony Perri
  • Marg Stark
Produced by
  • Caroline Amiguet
  • Christian Esquevin
  • Susan Espinoza Hunt
  • Lori Morkunas Jones
  • Susan Kidd
  • Tony Perri
  • Bill Reitmeyer
  • Shane Schmeichel
  • Morgan Willis
Starring
  • Mark Allyn
  • Caroline Amiguet
  • Felicity Bryant
  • Mark Anthony Cox
  • Josh Concepcion
  • Halle Cox
  • Hannah Alicia Cox
  • John D. Culver
  • Kelsey Fordham
Cinematography
  • Tony Perri
  • Austin Varco
Edited by
  • Carlos Pelayo
  • Tony Perri
Production
company		Coronado School of the Arts
Release date
Running time72 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$30,000

Daydream Hotel, also known as Nadoland, is a 2016 fantasy drama film directed by Tony Perri and written by Perri and Marg Stark. The film stars Mark Allyn, Caroline Amiguet, Felicity Bryant, and Mark Anthony Cox.

It was produced by the Coronado School of the Arts and filmed at the Hotel Del Coronado. The film won awards at WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival and Coronado Island Film Festival.

Plot

In 2022, guests at a scenic hotel discover the ability to become fantasized versions of themselves.

Cast

  • Mark Allyn as Chuck
  • Caroline Amiguet as Grace Taylor
  • Felicity Bryant as Sandy
  • Mark Anthony Cox as Harry Canon
  • Josh Concepcion as Josh
  • Halle Cox as Bella
  • Hannah Alicia Cox as Brooklyn
  • John D. Culver as Dr. Herschell Flint
  • Kelsey Fordham as Kelly Bale

Production

Originally called Nadoland, it is the first feature film shot at the Hotel del Coronado since The Stunt Man starring Peter O'Toole in 1979. Another location used for filming was the Glorietta Bay Inn with local actors and CHS students from San Diego. The setting takes place in the year 2022. The film was produced by Coronado School of the Arts.

Release

The film premiered at Coronado Island Film Festival on January 17, 2016.

Reception

Critical response

Lamarshell Karnas at Coronado Times called the film "original and playful." Dana Chisholm complimented the acting and aerial photography.

Accolades

Festival Year Award Recipient(s) Result Ref.
WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival 2017 Dramatic Feature Tony Perri Won
Best Actress - Critics Choice Emma Kidd Nominated
Coronado Island Film Festival 2017 Student Feature Film Grand Winner Daydream Hotel Won
Accolade Global Film Competition 2016 Award of Merit - Feature Film Daydream Hotel Won

References

  1. ^ Axelson, David (2015-06-18). "Locally Themed Nadoland Movie Set To Begin Production Aug. 1". Coronado Eagle & Journal. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  2. ^ Loiselle, Ramona (2016-10-03). "Daydream Hotel will be first movie filmed at Hotel del Coronado in 40 years | Coronado Unified School District". Coronado Unified School District. Archived from the original on 2016-10-03. Retrieved 2022-08-13.
  3. ^ Chisholm, Dana S. (2016-01-19). "Comics + College: A Mellow Yet Exciting Day at the Coronado Island Film Festival". Coronado Times. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  4. "Daydream Hotel | Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  5. ^ "Production Begins In August On "Daydream Hotel"". Coronado Eagle & Journal. 2015-07-30. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  6. Burns, Alyssa K. (2016-01-11). "Coronado Film Festival Sneak Peak: Daydream Hotel". Coronado Times. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  7. "Hotel Del Coronado - San Diego Ghosts". 2020-01-27. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  8. "Beautiful Filming Locations in California". California.com. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
  9. Axelson, David (2018-11-01). "Tony Perri Continues His Media Career In Coronado". Coronado Eagle & Journal. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  10. "Special Screening Of "Daydream Hotel" This Saturday". Coronado Eagle & Journal. 2017-05-19. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  11. Beausoleil, Michael (2021-12-13). "A trip into Hotel del Coronado's Hollywood history". SDtoday. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  12. ^ Karnas, Lamarshell (2016-01-20). "A Strong & Successful Premiere - Coronado Island Film Festival Highlights". Coronado Times. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  13. "WorldFest Houston 50 Remi Winners" (PDF). WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. 2017. p. 17. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-07-30. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  14. Schwartz, Dani (2017-04-29). ""Daydream Hotel "at Coronado Village Theatre (May 20)". Coronado Times. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  15. "Awards of Merit November 2016". Accolade Global Film Competition. Retrieved 2022-06-29.

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Films produced by Caroline Amiguet
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