Daydream Hotel, also known as Nadoland, is a 2016 fantasy drama film directed by Tony Perri and written by Perri and Marg Stark. The film stars Mark Allyn, Caroline Amiguet, Felicity Bryant, and Mark Anthony Cox.
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| Original title | Nadoland |
| Directed by | Tony Perri |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $30,000 |
It was produced by the Coronado School of the Arts and filmed at Hotel Del Coronado. The film won awards at WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival and Coronado Island Film Festival.[1][2][3]
Plot
editIn 2022, guests at a scenic hotel discover the ability to become fantasized versions of themselves.
Cast
edit- Mark Allyn as Chuck
- Caroline Amiguet as Grace Taylor
- Felicity Bryant as Sandy
- Mark Anthony Cox as Harry Canon
- Josh Concepcion as Josh
- Halle Cox as Bella
- Hannah Alicia Cox as Brooklyn
- John D. Culver as Dr. Herschell Flint
- Kelsey Fordham as Kelly Bale
Production
editOriginally called Nadoland,[5][1] it is the first feature film shot at Hotel del Coronado[6][7][8] since The Stunt Man starring Peter O'Toole in 1979.[5][2] Another location used for filming was the Glorietta Bay Inn[5] with local actors and CHS students from San Diego.[9][10] The setting takes place in the year 2022.[11] The film was produced by Coronado School of the Arts.[12]
Release
editThe film premiered at Coronado Island Film Festival on January 17, 2016.[3]
Reception
editCritical response
editLamarshell Karnas at Coronado Times called the film "original and playful."[12] Dana Chisholm complimented the acting and aerial photography.[3]
Accolades
edit| Festival | Year | Award | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival | 2017 | Dramatic Feature | Tony Perri | Won | [13] |
| Best Actress - Critics Choice | Emma Kidd | Nominated | |||
| Coronado Island Film Festival | 2017 | Student Feature Film Grand Winner | Daydream Hotel | Won | [14] |
| Accolade Global Film Competition | 2016 | Award of Merit - Feature Film | Daydream Hotel | Won | [15] |
References
edit- ^ a b Axelson, David (2015-06-18). "Locally Themed Nadoland Movie Set To Begin Production Aug. 1". Coronado Eagle & Journal. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ a b Loiselle, Ramona (2016-10-03). "Daydream Hotel will be first movie filmed at Hotel del Coronado in 40 years | Coronado Unified School District". Coronado Unified School District. Archived from the original on 2016-10-03. Retrieved 2022-08-13.
- ^ a b c Chisholm, Dana S. (2016-01-19). "Comics + College: A Mellow Yet Exciting Day at the Coronado Island Film Festival". Coronado Times. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ "Daydream Hotel | Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ a b c "Production Begins In August On "Daydream Hotel"". Coronado Eagle & Journal. 2015-07-30. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ Burns, Alyssa K. (2016-01-11). "Coronado Film Festival Sneak Peak: Daydream Hotel". Coronado Times. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ "Hotel Del Coronado - San Diego Ghosts". 2020-01-27. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ "Beautiful Filming Locations in California". California.com. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
- ^ Axelson, David (2018-11-01). "Tony Perri Continues His Media Career In Coronado". Coronado Eagle & Journal. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ "Special Screening Of "Daydream Hotel" This Saturday". Coronado Eagle & Journal. 2017-05-19. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ Beausoleil, Michael (2021-12-13). "A trip into Hotel del Coronado's Hollywood history". SDtoday. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ a b Karnas, Lamarshell (2016-01-20). "A Strong & Successful Premiere - Coronado Island Film Festival Highlights". Coronado Times. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ "WorldFest Houston 50 Remi Winners" (PDF). WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. 2017. p. 17. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-07-30. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ Schwartz, Dani (2017-04-29). ""Daydream Hotel "at Coronado Village Theatre (May 20)". Coronado Times. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ "Awards of Merit November 2016". Accolade Global Film Competition. Retrieved 2022-06-29.