To Fall in Love (film)

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To Fall in Love
Directed by Michael Lewis Foster
Written byJennifer Lane
Produced by
Starring
  • Beth Gallagher
  • Eric Casalini
Cinematography Ellie Ann Fenton
Edited byMichael Lewis Foster
Music by
  • Alex E. McDaniel
  • Robin Wynn
Production
company
To Fall In Love
Release date
Running time
87 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

To Fall in Love is a 2023 American drama film written by Jennifer Lane and directed by Michael Lewis Foster. The film is adapted from a play Lane previously wrote. It stars Beth Gallagher and Eric Casalini. Lane and Gallagher won awards at the 13th Oceanside International Film Festival.

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Plot

In a final attempt to save their relationship, an estranged woman meets with her husband and discovers their love may not be worth salvaging.

Cast

Production

The play was performed by Gallagher and Casalini at a private residence in Pacific Beach, San Diego [1] before it was previously adapted into a different film, also directed by Foster. [2] The team shot the film during the COVID-19 pandemic. Foster was inspired by Rocky and Before Sunrise . [3]

Release

To Fall in Love held its world premiere at Heartland International Film Festival [4] on October 7, 2023. [5] It followed later that month with its west coast premiere at San Diego International Film Festival on October 19, 2023. [3] [6] [7] In 2024, the film screened at the 13th Oceanside International Film Festival. [8] [9]

Reception

Accolades
FestivalYearAwardRecipientResultRef.
Oceanside International Film Festival 2024 Best Actress in a Lead Role Beth Gallagher Won [10]
Best Screenplay (Feature) Jennifer Lane Won
Best Editing in a Feature Michael Lewis Foster Nominated
Best Actor in a Lead RoleEric CasaliniNominated
Best Cinematography in a Feature Ellie Ann Fenton Nominated
Best Direction in a FeatureMichael Lewis FosterNominated

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