Chestnut (film)

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Chestnut
Directed byJac Cron
Produced by
  • Lizzie Shapiro
  • Lexi Tannenholtz
Starring
CinematographyMatt Clegg
Music byKeegan DeWitt
Release date
Running time
87 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Chestnut is a 2023 American drama film directed by Jac Cron and starring Natalia Dyer, Rachel Keller and Danny Ramirez.[1] It is Cron's feature directorial debut.[2]

Premise[edit]

During the summer after graduating from college, Annie is stuck in her university town of Philadelphia. After meeting Tyler and Danny in a bar, Annie becomes entangled in a love triangle.[3]

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Principal photography on Chestnut began in September 2021 in Philadelphia and wrapped in October 2021.[2] Cron has stated that Dyer was her first choice for the role of Annie.[1]

Release[edit]

Chestnut premiered at the Frameline Film Festival in June 2023.[4] On November 3, 2023, the film premiered at the Austin Film Festival.[5]

Reception[edit]

Wyatt Frantz of Josh at the Movies awarded the film three stars out of five.[6]

Branyan Towe of Loud and Clear awarded the film four stars out of five.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Legacy, Spencer (September 19, 2023). "Exclusive Chestnut Trailer Previews the Natalia Dyer-Led LGBTQ+ Movie". Coming Soon. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Lang, Brent (October 5, 2021). "Natalia Dyer, Rachel Keller and Danny Ramirez Starring in Queer Love Triangle Drama 'Chestnut' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  3. ^ Billington, Alex (September 20, 2023). "Natalia Dyer & Rachel Keller in Sensual Drama 'Chestnut' Official Trailer". First Showing. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  4. ^ Complex, Valerie (May 19, 2023). "Frameline Announces Full Program For The 47th Annual San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival". Deadline. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  5. ^ Whittaker, Richard (September 27, 2023). "Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  6. ^ Frantz, Wyatt. "Frameline 2023: Chestnut". Josh at the Movies. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  7. ^ Towe, Branyan (June 22, 2023). "Chestnut: Film Review (Frameline47)". Loud and Clear. Retrieved June 22, 2023.

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