2018 Canadian film
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| Directed by | Shelagh Carter |
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| Based on | Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekov |
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| Cinematography | Ousama Rawi |
| Edited by | Chad Tremblay |
| Music by | Shawn Pierce |
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| Distributed by | A71 Entertainment |
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| Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Budget | C$1,500,000 (estimated) |
Into Invisible Light is a 2018 Canadian romantic drama film directed and co-written by Shelagh Carter and starring co-writer Jennifer Dale. Carter's third feature is an independent film loosely based on characters from Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, Dale's character being based on Yelena, and Keleghan's on Dr. Astrov. The film features an original score by Shawn Pierce.
Cast
- Jennifer Dale as Helena Grayson
- Peter Keleghan as Michael
- Kari Matchett as Lydia
- Stuart Hughes as David
- Jaydee-Lynn McDougall as Monica Astrov
- Kristen Harris as Kathleen
- Martha Henry as Sonya Grayson
- Nazariy Demkowicz as Erik
- Lorraine James as M.C.
- Eric Blais as He
- Robin Ruel as She
- Karl Thordarson as Man At Dominatrix
- Jim Kirby as Professor (uncredited)
- Derek James Trapp as Student / The Bartender (uncredited)
Release and reception
Into Invisible Light premiered at the Whistler Film Festival on 1 and 2 December 2018, and the rest of Canada on 1 February 2019 at Scotiabank theatres in Winnipeg and Toronto.
Accolades
- Awards
- 52nd WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival, 2019 • Platinum Remi (Shelagh Carter) • Gold Remi Best Actress (Jennifer Dale)
- Italian Contemporary Film Festival (Toronto), 2019 • Special Achievement - Best Actress (Jennifer Dale)
- West Europe International Film Festival (Brussels), 2019 • Best Film • Best Lead Actor (Peter Kelleghan) • Best Supporting Actress (Kari Matchett)
- Nominations
- Whistler Film Festival, 2018: official selection for the Borsos Competition for Best Canadian Feature
- Madrid International Film Festival, 2019 • Best Film • Best Director • Best Lead Actress (Jennifer Dale) • Best Supporting Actress (Kari Matchett)
- West Europe International Film Festival 2019 • Fusion Award, Best Cinematography (Ousama Rawi) • 5 other Jury Award nominations
References
- ^ "Into Invisible Light Premieres at Whistler Film Festival". Frantic Films. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Into Invisible Light Theatrical Release". Frantic Films. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ Yeo, Debra (30 January 2019). "For Jennifer Dale, Into Invisible Light was a decade-long odyssey". Toronto Star. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "INTO INVISIBLE LIGHT". Whistler Film Festival. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- "Corporate Timeline". Frantic Films. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- "Into Invisible Light (2018)". IMDb. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- O'Malley, Sheila. "Review: Into Invisible Light (2019; directed by Shelagh Carter)". The Sheila Variations. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- Beaudette, Teghan (27 October 2017). "Homegrown directors rack up 7 projects amid film boom in Manitoba". CBC. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- "'Into Invisible Light' Premiere". On Screen Manitoba. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- "2019 Remi Winners". worldfest.org. Archived from the original on 17 April 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ James, Lorraine. "Into Invisible Light at Gimli Film Festival". Lorraine James Acting Career Updates. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ "Into Invisible Light". Darkling Pictures. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- "Winners in Brussels!". fusionfilmfestivals.com. West Europe International Film Festival. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- Friesen, Laura. "Into Invisible Light from director Shelagh Carter wins best film at Belgium's Fusion Film Festival". nsi-canada.ca. National Screen Institute. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
External links
- Official trailer on YouTube
- Interview with Shelagh Carter at West Europe International Film Festival in Brussels on YouTube
- Into Invisible Light on IMDb
- Into Invisible Light on Rotten Tomatoes