Salton Sea (2018 film)

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Salton Sea
Directed byMichael Stevantoni
Written byMichael Stevantoni and Tim Rousseau
Based onSalton Sea
by George McCormick
Produced by
  • J.J. Englert
  • Gia Rigoli
  • Michael Stevantoni
Starring
CinematographyThomas Taugher
Edited byMac Nelsen
Music byDaniel McClure
Production
company
Colab Studios
Release dates
  • November 11, 2018 (2018-11-11)(Blowup Arthouse Film Festival)
  • July 1, 2019 (2019-07-01)(streaming and Blu-ray)
Running time
80 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Salton Sea [1] (also known as Desert Shores) is a 2018 American independent film directed by Michael Stevantoni [2] and based on George McCormick's 2012 short story collection Salton Sea. The film was shot at the Salton Sea, and the town Desert Shores, California. [3]

Contents

The film was released on streaming and Blu-ray by Cinema Epoch on July 1, 2019. [4] [5]

Synopsis

Hoping to convince his wife that a promotion across the country could change their lives, Brian takes her on a trip to a faded resort town where they once honeymooned. Here, Brian is forced to examine his own marriage, fears, and integrity.

Cast

Reception

The film premiered at the Blow-Up Chicago International Arthouse Film Festival where it won the Stanley Kubrick Award for Best Feature (USA) and Best Actor for Joel Bissonnette. [6] The film also won Best Feature at the Nacogdoches Film Festival [7] and the ABQ Indie Fest, while also receiving nominations at the Milan International Film Festival for Best Movie, Best Actor (Bissonnette) and Best Supporting Actress (Leigh). [8]

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References

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