Into Invisible Light is a 2018 Canadian romantic drama film directed and co-written by Shelagh Carter and starring co-writer Jennifer Dale.[3][4] Carter's third feature is an independent film loosely based on characters from Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, Dale's character being based on Yelena,[3][7] and Keleghan's on Dr. Astrov.[8] The film features an original score by Shawn Pierce.
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| Directed by | Shelagh Carter |
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| Based on | Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekov[3] |
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| Cinematography | Ousama Rawi |
| Edited by | Chad Tremblay |
| Music by | Shawn Pierce |
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| Distributed by | A71 Entertainment[4][5] |
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Running time | 102 minutes[4] |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Budget | C$1,500,000 (estimated)[6] |
Cast
edit- Jennifer Dale as Helena Grayson
- Peter Keleghan as Michael
- Kari Matchett as Lydia
- Stuart Hughes as David
- Jaydee-Lynn McDougall as Monica Astrov
- Kristen Harris as Kathleen
- Martha Henry as Sonya Grayson
- Nazariy Demkowicz as Erik
- Lorraine James as M.C.
- Eric Blais as He
- Robin Ruel as She
- Karl Thordarson as Man At Dominatrix
- Jim Kirby as Professor (uncredited)
- Derek James Trapp as Student / The Bartender (uncredited)
Release and reception
editInto Invisible Light premiered at the Whistler Film Festival on 1 and 2 December 2018,[1][9] and the rest of Canada on 1 February 2019 at Scotiabank theatres in Winnipeg and Toronto.[2]
Accolades
edit- Awards
- 52nd WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival, 2019 • Platinum Remi (Shelagh Carter) • Gold Remi Best Actress (Jennifer Dale)[10][11]
- Italian Contemporary Film Festival (Toronto), 2019 • Special Achievement - Best Actress (Jennifer Dale)[11][12]
- West Europe International Film Festival (Brussels), 2019 • Best Film • Best Lead Actor (Peter Kelleghan) • Best Supporting Actress (Kari Matchett)[13][14]
- Nominations
- Whistler Film Festival, 2018: official selection for the Borsos Competition for Best Canadian Feature[12]
- Madrid International Film Festival, 2019 • Best Film • Best Director • Best Lead Actress (Jennifer Dale) • Best Supporting Actress (Kari Matchett)[12]
- West Europe International Film Festival 2019 • Fusion Award, Best Cinematography (Ousama Rawi) • 5 other Jury Award nominations
References
edit- ^ a b "Into Invisible Light Premieres at Whistler Film Festival". Frantic Films. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ a b "Into Invisible Light Theatrical Release". Frantic Films. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ a b c Yeo, Debra (30 January 2019). "For Jennifer Dale, Into Invisible Light was a decade-long odyssey". Toronto Star. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ a b c d "INTO INVISIBLE LIGHT". Whistler Film Festival. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- ^ "Corporate Timeline". Frantic Films. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ "Into Invisible Light (2018)". IMDb. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ O'Malley, Sheila. "Review: Into Invisible Light (2019; directed by Shelagh Carter)". The Sheila Variations. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ Beaudette, Teghan (27 October 2017). "Homegrown directors rack up 7 projects amid film boom in Manitoba". CBC. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ "'Into Invisible Light' Premiere". On Screen Manitoba. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "2019 Remi Winners". worldfest.org. Archived from the original on 17 April 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ a b James, Lorraine. "Into Invisible Light at Gimli Film Festival". Lorraine James Acting Career Updates. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ a b c "Into Invisible Light". Darkling Pictures. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ "Winners in Brussels!". fusionfilmfestivals.com. West Europe International Film Festival. Retrieved 8 September 2019.[dead link]
- ^ Friesen, Laura. "Into Invisible Light from director Shelagh Carter wins best film at Belgium's Fusion Film Festival". nsi-canada.ca. National Screen Institute. Retrieved 8 September 2019.