Chestnut (film)

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Chestnut
Directed by Jac Cron
Written byJac Cron
Produced by
  • Lizzie Shapiro
  • Lexi Tannenholtz
Starring
CinematographyMatt Clegg
Music by Keegan DeWitt
Production
company
Distributed by Utopia
Release dates
  • June 15, 2023 (2023-06-15)(Frameline)
  • June 21, 2024 (2024-06-21)(United States)
Running time
87 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$4,969 [1] [2]

Chestnut is a 2023 American drama film directed by Jac Cron and starring Natalia Dyer, Rachel Keller, Danny Ramirez and Chella Man. [3] It is Cron's feature directorial debut. [4]

Contents

Premise

During the summer after graduating from college, Annie is stuck in her university town of Philadelphia. After meeting Tyler and Danny in a bar, Annie becomes entangled in a love triangle. [5]

Cast

Production

Principal photography on Chestnut began in September 2021 in Philadelphia and wrapped in October 2021. [4] Cron has stated that Dyer was her first choice for the role of Annie. [3]

Release

Chestnut premiered at the Frameline Film Festival in June 2023. [6] On November 3, 2023, the film screened at the Austin Film Festival. [7]

The film will be released in theaters on June 21, 2024 and on digital on July 2, 2024. [8]

Reception

Critical reception

Wyatt Frantz of Josh at the Movies awarded the film three stars out of five. [9] Branyan Towe of Loud and Clear awarded the film four stars out of five. [10]

Accolades

AwardCeremony dateCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Philadelphia Film Festival 29 October 2023Best Local FeatureChestnutNominated [11]

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