Desert Shores (film)
Desert Shores (also known as Salton Sea[1]) is a 2018 American independent film directed by Michael Stevantoni[2] and based on George McCormick's 2012 short story Collection Salton Sea. The film was shot at the Salton Sea and is named after the town Desert Shores, California.[3]
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Directed by | Michael Stevantoni |
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Written by | Michael Stevantoni and Tim Rousseau |
Based on | Salton Sea by George McCormick |
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Music by | Daniel McClure |
Cinematography | Thomas Taugher |
Edited by | Mac Nelsen |
Production company | Colab Studios |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The film was released on streaming[4] and Blu-ray by Cinema Epoch on July 1, 2019.[5]
Sinopsis
Hoping to convince his wife that a promotion across the country could change their lives, Brian takes her on a trip to a faded resort town where they once honeymooned. Here, Brian is forced to examine his own marriage, fears, and integrity.
Cast
- Joel Bissonnette as Brian
- Keylor Leigh as Ramona
- Olivia May as Annie
Reception
The film premiered at the Blow-Up Chicago International Arthouse Film Festival where it won the Stanley Kubrick Award for Best Feature (USA) and Best Actor for Joel Bissonnette.[6] The film also won Best Feature at the Nacogdoches Film Festival [7] and the ABQ Indie Fest, while also receiving nominations at the Milan International Film Festival for Best Movie, Best Actor (Bissonnette) and Best Supporting Actress (Leigh).[8]
References
- Moel, Jolly. "Salton Sea (2019) review". Screen Critix. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- Olson, Chris. "Salton Sea indie film review". UK Film Review. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- "Director Michael Stevantoni talks award-winning new film 'Desert Shores'". News | Frontline Views. Retrieved 2019-01-19.
- Propes, Richard. ""Salton Sea" Heads for VOD Release in July 2019". The Independent Critic. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- "Salton Sea". Cinema Epoch. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
- "Blowup Arthouse Filmfest". www.blowupfilmfest.com. Retrieved 2019-01-19.
- "Films Being Shown". Bill King. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
- "Desert Shores | MIFF Award". www.miffawards.com. Retrieved 2019-01-19.