Sunlight (film)
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| Directed by | Nina Conti |
| Screenplay by | Nina Conti Shenoah Allen |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Sunlight is a 2024 film written and directed by Nina Conti in her feature length debut. It is co-written by Shenoah Allen.
Premise
[edit]Set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jane creates a new persona in which she disappears into a monkey costume and is attempting to free herself from a toxic relationship. She encounters a suicidal radio show host, Roy, and they hatch a risky plan to raise finances. Simultaneously, they are being pursued by Jane’s controlling partner, Wade.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Nina Conti as Jane
- Shenoah Allen as Roy
- Bill Wise as Wade
Production
[edit]The film is produced by Sam Parker, Will Machin, Keagan Karnes, and Tabitha McDonald for Anyway Content, Metro International, and Inspirado.[2] Nina Conti directed the film having written the screenplay alongside fellow comedian and frequent collaborator Shenoah Allen, with the pair also being co-hosts of the podcast Richard and Greta. The plot for the film has been inspired by Conti’s comedy Ventriloquist act she performs with her Monkey puppet.[3] Conti was built a full-size monkey suit by the creature-effects specialist Vanessa Bastyan which she used to do stand-up in it but then also used it for the film.[4] Christopher Guest is an executive producer.[5]
Principal photography took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico and was completed in April 2023.[6]
Release
[edit]The film had its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on 17 August 2024.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Godfrey, Jake (April 24, 2023). "Comedian Nina Conti wraps production on directorial debut Sunlight". Film Stories. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (May 2, 2024). "'Great 8' 2024: BFI Reveals Line Up Of British Titles From Early Career Directors Set For Cannes Markets". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ "Nina Conti wraps her first film". Chortle. April 21, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ Vincentelli, Elisabeth (February 14, 2024). "Dating Woes? Nina Conti Has the Answer, or at Least Some Jokes". New York Times. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (April 21, 2023). "British Performer Nina Conti Wraps Production On Directorial Debut 'Sunlight,' First Look Revealed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ Richardson, Jay (April 24, 2023). "Nina Conti inhabits Monkey alter-ego for dark comedy movie Sunlight". Comedy.co.uk. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ Tabbara, Mona (July 10, 2024). "Edinburgh 2024 world premieres include 'Lollipop', 'The Radleys' and AI doll documentary 'Smiles And Kisses You'". Screen Daily. Retrieved July 10, 2024.