| Convergence | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Steve Johnson |
| Written by | Steve Johnson |
| Produced by | Steve Johnson Margaret Johnson Jeremy Theobald Barry Gunning |
| Starring | Jeremy Theobald Nicolette McKeown Lee Fanning Alfie Wellcoat |
| Cinematography | Steve Johnson |
| Edited by | Steve Johnson |
| Music by | Paul Wilkie |
Production company | Futurist Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Convergence is a 2019 feature film from English director Steve Johnson. [1]
Struggling after the death of his wife and child in a car crash, successful writer Martin starts to question the circumstances of the accident after an encounter with a grieving mother at a bereavement group. Who is the mysterious character in the photographs and why can't he shake the feeling that he's being played?
The film premiered at the British Independent Film Festival on 11 May 2019 in Leicester Square, London. [2] The film had a limited UK theatrical release in Cineworld [3] cinemas and was given a 15 certificate by the British Board of Film Classification. [4] The film was widely praised by critics. In the United Kingdom, UK Film Review said:
"For a film dealing with numerous angsty themes, Johnson does supremely well to explore them in a manner that feels controlled and minimalist. Whilst there are sequences where the drama explodes on screen, such as Lily talking about her childhood or grappling with her ex, the majority of the film feels like a contemplative piece where the viewer is palpably experiencing the grief and distress of the two central characters. A large part of this is due to the character of Martin and the understated performance from Theobald." [5]
In the United States, Film Threat wrote:
"The gorgeous cinematography lends a dream-like quality to everything, so Convergence is an absolute stunner to watch. Johnson balances the magical realism at play with the grounded drama the leads are going through with confidence, so neither overpowers the other." [6]
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Antakya Film Festival | Special Jury Award | Steve Johnson | Won |
| Best International Feature Film | Nominated | |||
| British Independent Film Festival | Best Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Won | |
| Best Actor | Jeremy Theobald | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Nicolette McKeown | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Steve Johnson | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Alfie Wellcoat | Nominated | ||
| New Directors Hollywood Showcase | Best Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Nominated | |
| Cardiff International Film Festival | Best Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Won | |
| LA Edge Film Awards | Best Narrative Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Won | |
| Best Director | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Won | |||
| Best Editing | Won | |||
| Best Actor | Jeremy Theobald | Won | ||
| Best Actress | Nicolette McKeown | Won | ||
| Best Composer | Paul Wilkie | Won | ||
| Los Angeles Theatrical Release Competition & Awards | Best Director (Features US & International) | Steve Johnson | Won | |
| Best Cinematography (Features - US & International) | Won | |||
| United States Film Festival | Best International Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Won | |
| Best Cinematography | Won | |||
| Best Actor | Jeremy Theobald | Won | ||
| Skiptown International Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Nicolette McKeown | Won | |
| Best Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Nominated | ||
| Best Original Screenplay | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Score | Paul Wilkie | Nominated | ||
| European Cinematography Awards | Best Lead Acting | Jeremy Theobald | Won | |
| Best Supporting Acting | Nicolette McKeown | Won | ||
| 2020 | London International Motion Picture Awards | Best Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Nominated |
| Best Director | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | Jeremy Theobald | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Nicolette McKeown | Nominated |
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