Salton Sea[1] (also known as Desert Shores) 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 the town Desert Shores, California.[3]
| Salton Sea | |
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| Directed by | Michael Stevantoni |
| Written by | Michael Stevantoni and Tim Rousseau |
| Based on | Salton Sea by George McCormick |
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| Cinematography | Thomas Taugher |
| Edited by | Mac Nelsen |
| Music by | Daniel McClure |
Production company | Colab Studios |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film was released on streaming and Blu-ray by Cinema Epoch on July 1, 2019.[4][5]
Synopsis
editHoping 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
edit- Joel Bissonnette as Brian
- Keylor Leigh as Ramona
- Olivia May as Annie
Reception
editThe 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
edit- ^ 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.
External links
edit- Salton Sea at IMDb