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Directed by | Michael Lewis Foster |
Written by | Jennifer Lane |
Based on | To Fall in Love 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 |
Distributed by | Gravitas Ventures |
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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
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
- Beth Gallagher as Merryn
- Eric Casalini as Wyatt
- Reese Lily Buell as Jacob
Production
The play was performed by Gallagher and Casalini at a private residence in Pacific Beach, San Diego before it was previously adapted into a different film, also directed by Foster. The team shot the film during the COVID-19 pandemic. Foster was inspired by Rocky and Before Sunrise.
Release
To Fall in Love held its world premiere at Heartland International Film Festival on October 7, 2023. It followed later that month with its west coast premiere at San Diego International Film Festival on October 19, 2023. In 2024, the film screened at the 13th Oceanside International Film Festival and Phoenix Film Festival. The film was distributed by Gravitas Ventures and was released on October 22, 2024.
Reception
Festival | Year | Award | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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Oceanside International Film Festival | 2024 | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Beth Gallagher | Won | |
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
- 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.
- ^ 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.
- "2024 Phoenix Film Festival: To Fall in Love". Phoenix Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- To Fall in Love iTunes. Retrieved 2024-09-24 – via Blu-ray.
- "OIFF 2024 AWARD WINNERS". Oceanside International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2024-02-25. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
External links
Films directed by Michael Lewis Foster | |
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- 2023 films
- American films based on plays
- 2023 drama films
- American independent films
- American drama films
- Two-handers
- Films about divorce
- Films about grief
- Films directed by Michael Lewis Foster
- Films based on newspaper and magazine articles
- Films shot in San Diego
- Oceanside International Film Festival award-winning films