Christmas Eve in Miller's Point

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Christmas Eve in Miller's Point
Directed byTyler Taormina
Screenplay byTyler Taormina
Eric Berger
Produced by
  • Michael Cera
  • Tyler Taormina
  • Krista Minto
  • David Croley Broyles
  • Duncan Sullivan
Starring
CinematographyCarson Lund
Edited byKevin Anton
Production
companies
  • Omnes Films
  • Crypto Castle Productions
  • Puente Films
Distributed by IFC Films
Release dates
  • May 17, 2024 (2024-05-17)(Cannes)
  • November 15, 2024 (2024-11-15)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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]

Contents

Premise

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]

Cast

Production

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]

Release

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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