To Fall in Love (film)
2023 American film by Michael Lewis Foster
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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.
- Beth Gallagher
- Ghadir Mounib
- Jennifer Lane
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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 |
| Distributed by | Gravitas Ventures |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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[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
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 and Phoenix Film Festival.[8][9][10] The film was distributed by Gravitas Ventures and was released on October 22, 2024.[11]
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 | [12] |
| 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 |
