Close to You (2023 film)

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Close to You
Close to you film 2023 poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Dominic Savage
Written byDominic Savage
Story by
  • Dominic Savage
  • Elliot Page
Produced by
  • Krishnendu Majumdar
  • Richard Yee
  • Daniel Bekerman
  • Chris Yurkovich
  • Dominic Savage
  • Elliot Page
Starring
Cinematography Catherine Lutes
Edited byDavid Charap
Music by
Production
companies
  • Kindred Spirit
  • Rolling Dice
  • Me + You Productions
  • Good Question Media
  • Pageboy Productions
Distributed by
Release dates
  • September 10, 2023 (2023-09-10)(TIFF)
  • August 23, 2024 (2024-08-23)(Canada/United Kingdom)
Running time
100 minutes [1]
Countries
  • Canada
  • United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Close to You is a 2023 drama film directed by Dominic Savage and starring Elliot Page, Hillary Baack, Peter Outerbridge, and Wendy Crewson. Savage and Page wrote the story together and both acted as producers.

Contents

The film premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, and is scheduled to be released on August 23, 2024.

Premise

Sam is heading back home for a family reunion and bumps into an old friend. [2]

Cast

Production

Alongside Savage and Page, producers also include Krishnendu Majumdar and Richard Yee for their Me + You Productions banner and Daniel Bekerman and Chris Yurkovich, via Good Question Media. Financing comes from Kindred Spirit with Anita Gou and Sam Intili executive producing with Rolling Dice's Nia Vazirani, and Matt Jordan Smith of PageBoy Productions. [3] [4] The project included high levels of improvisation and Page told The Guardian the experience was "a highlight of my life as an actor." [5]

Filming

Shot by cinematographer Catherine Lutes, principal photography took place in Canada and wrapped by June 2023. [6]

Release

The film had its premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2023, [7] and received a gala screening at the 2023 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival. [8] In January 2024, Greenwich Entertainment acquired US distribution rights to the film. [9]

It is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 16, 2024, [10] and released in Canada (Mongrel Media) and the United Kingdom (Vertigo Releasing) a week later on August 23. [11] [12]

Reception

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 44% of 18 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.2/10. [13]

Awards

Award / Film FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef(s)
Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival September 28, 2023 Inspiring Voices and PerspectivesDominic SavageWon [14]
Calgary International Film Festival September 25, 2023 Special Jury Citation for Performance, International Narrative Feature CompetitionElliot PageWon [15]

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References

  1. ↑ "Close to You Press Notes" (PDF). Mongrel Media . Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  2. ↑ Grobar, Matt (June 12, 2023). "Elliot Page Set For Dominic Savage Film 'Close To You'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  3. ↑ Rubin, Rebecca (June 12, 2023). "Elliot Page to Star in Indie Drama 'Close to You'". Variety. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  4. ↑ Kay, Jeremy (June 12, 2023). "Elliot Page announced as star of 'Close To You' for Kindred Spirit, Rolling Dice". Screen Daily. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  5. ↑ Hatterstone, Simon (June 10, 2023). "Elliot Page on Juno, Hollywood's dark side and coming out twice: 'Living my life was more important than being in movies'". The Guardian. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  6. ↑ Galuppo, Mia (June 12, 2023). "Elliot Page Starring in Drama 'Close to You' from 'The Farewell' Producer". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  7. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 24, 2023). "TIFF Lineup Unveiled Amid Strikes: Awards Contenders 'Dumb Money', 'The Holdovers', 'Rustin'; Starry Pics For Sale With Scarlett Johansson, Kate Winslet, Michael Keaton, Viggo Mortensen & More". Deadline. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  8. ↑ Heidi Ulrichsen, "Cinéfest 2023 features strong Canadian content". Sudbury.com , August 23, 2023.
  9. ↑ Grobar, Matt (January 16, 2024). "Elliot Page Drama Close To You Acquired By Greenwich Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  10. ↑ Topel, Fred (April 4, 2024). "Elliot Page drama Close to You opens in August". United Press International . Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  11. ↑ Townsend, Kelly (February 15, 2024). "Close to You heads to European Film Market". Playback . Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  12. ↑ "All Future Releases". Film Distributors' Association. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Close to You". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Cinéfest reveals 2023 award winners". Sudbury.com , September 28, 2023.
  15. ↑ Aryn Toombs, "Winners of 2023 CIFF competitions unveiled". LiveWire Calgary, September 25, 2023.
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