Chestnut | |
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Directed by | Jac Cron |
Written by | Jac Cron |
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Cinematography | Matt Clegg |
Music by | Keegan DeWitt |
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Distributed by | Utopia |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Award | Ceremony date | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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Philadelphia Film Festival | 29 October 2023 | Best Local Feature | Chestnut | Nominated | [11] |
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