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Directed by | Tyler Taormina |
Screenplay by | Tyler Taormina Eric Berger |
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Cinematography | Carson Lund |
Edited by | Kevin Anton |
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Distributed by | IFC Films |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Christmas Eve in Miller's Point is a 2024 American Christmas comedy drama film directed by Tyler Taormina and starring Michael Cera, Francesca Scorsese, Matilda Fleming, and Sawyer Spielberg. The film premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2024. [1] It is scheduled to be released on November 15, 2024, by IFC Films. [2]
The Balsano family are together for their final family Christmas at their ancestral home. However, two of the younger members of the family escape for teenage rebellion. [3]
The film is directed by Tyler Taormina. It is written by Taormina and Eric Berger. The film is produced by Omnes Films and was produced in association with Crypto Castle Productions and Puente Films. Producers include Michael Cera, Krista Minto, Taormina, David Croley Broyles and Duncan Sullivan. [4] The cast includes Michael Cera, Maria Dizzia, Francesca Scorsese, Elsie Fisher, Ben Shenkman, Sawyer Spielberg, Gregg Turkington, Laura Robards, Delancey Shapiro and Matilda Fleming. [5] Principal photography was completed on Long Island by 19 June 2023. [6] Filming locations also included Smithtown, New York. [7]
The film premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival as part of the Director's Fortnight section. [8] In the run-up to its world premiere, Magnify, the rebranded international sales arm of Magnolia Pictures secured both global and U.S. sales rights for the film. [9]
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