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To Fall in Love
Poster
Directed byMichael Lewis Foster
Written byJennifer Lane
Based onTo Fall in Love
by Jennifer Lane
Produced by
Starring
  • Beth Gallagher
  • Eric Casalini
CinematographyEllie Ann Fenton
Edited byMichael Lewis Foster
Music by
  • Alex E. McDaniel
  • Robin Wynn
Production
company
To Fall In Love
Distributed byGravitas Ventures
Release dates
Running time
87 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

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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

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  • Beth Gallagher as Merryn
  • Eric Casalini as Wyatt
  • Reese Lily Buell as Jacob

Production

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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

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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

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Accolades
Festival Year Award Recipient Result Ref.
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

References

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  1. ^ Dixon, David (2019-04-11). "Questions That Could Save a Marriage". San Diego Story. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b 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.
  4. ^ Sippell, Margeaux (2023-09-14). "Heartland International Film Festival 2023 Lineup Features 2 Paul Mescal Movies". MovieMaker. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  5. ^ Sears, Ben (2023-10-07). "HIFF 2023: Interview with Cast and Crew of To Fall in Love". The Movie State. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Accomando, Beth (2024-02-19). "Oceanside Film Fest showcases films, music and more". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  9. ^ "Oceanside International Film Festival highlights North San Diego County projects". North Coast Current. 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  10. ^ "2024 Phoenix Film Festival: To Fall in Love". Phoenix Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
  11. ^ To Fall in Love iTunes. Retrieved 2024-09-24 – via Blu-ray.
  12. ^ "OIFF 2024 AWARD WINNERS". Oceanside International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2024-02-25. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
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