Christmas Eve in Miller's Point explained
Christmas Eve in Miller's Point |
Director: | Tyler Thomas Taormina |
Screenplay: | Eric Berger Tyler Thomas Taormina |
Cinematography: | Carson Lund |
Editing: | Kevin Anton |
Distributor: | IFC Films |
Runtime: | 106 minutes |
Country: | United States |
Language: | English |
Gross: | $152,550[1] [2] |
Christmas Eve in Miller's Point is a 2024 American Christmas comedy drama film directed and produced by Tyler Thomas Taormina, who co-wrote the screenplay with Eric Berger. It stars Matilda Fleming, Maria Dizzia, Ben Shenkman, Francesca Scorsese, Elsie Fisher, Lev Cameron, Sawyer Spielberg, Gregg Turkington, and Michael Cera, who is also a producer on the film.
The film premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2024.[3] It was released on November 8, 2024, by IFC Films.[4] [5]
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.[6]
Production
The film is directed by Tyler Thomas 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.[7] The cast includes Michael Cera, Maria Dizzia, Francesca Scorsese, Elsie Fisher, Ben Shenkman, Sawyer Spielberg, Gregg Turkington, Laura Robards, Delancey Shapiro and Matilda Fleming.[8] Principal photography was completed on Long Island by 19 June 2023.[9] Filming locations also included Smithtown, New York.[10]
Release
The film premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival as part of the Director's Fortnight section.[11] 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.[12] The film also made it to the official selection of the 69th Valladolid International Film Festival,[13] and the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024.[14]
Notes and References
- Web site: Christmas Eve in Miller's Point – Financial Information . The Numbers . December 2, 2024.
- Web site: Christmas Even in Miller's Point . . December 2, 2024 . January 12, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240112134214/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl4262756353/?ref_=bo_we_table_21 . live .
- Web site: Elsa . Keslassy . Ellise . Shafer . Alex . Ritman . Peter . Debruge . Cannes Film Festival Reveals Lineup: Coppola, Cronenberg, Lanthimos, Schrader and Donald Trump Portrait ‘The Apprentice’ in Competition . April 11, 2024 . Variety . April 11, 2024.
- Web site: IFC Films Buys Michael Cera, Matilda Fleming Dramedy ‘Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point’ Following Cannes Debut (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. Brent. Lang. June 13, 2024. June 13, 2024.
- Web site: Goldsmith. Jill. 'Small Things Like These', 'Christmas Eve In Miller's Point', 'Bird', 'Meanwhile On Earth' New, 'Anora' Goes Wide – Specialty Preview. Deadline Hollywood. November 8, 2024. November 8, 2024.
- Web site: PREDICTIONS2024 Sundance Film Festival Predictions: Tyler Taormina’s Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point. ioncinema. 16 April 2024. Eric. Lavallee. November 8, 2023.
- Web site: Michael Cera, Elsie Fisher, Maria Dizzia, Francesca Scorsese & More Set For Tyler Taormina’s Comedy ‘Christmas Eve In Miller’s Point’ . Deadline Hollywood. 16 April 2024. Matt. Grobar. June 15, 2023.
- Web site: Michael Cera to Return For Holiday Flick Christmas Eve In Miller's Point. Movie Web. 16 April 2024. Stephanie. Watel. 19 June 2023.
- Web site: Sunny1079. Michael Cera Wraps Up Filming For Tyler Taormina’s Comedy ‘Christmas Eve In Miller’s Point’. 16 April 2024. 19 June 2023.
- Web site: Deborah. Whitehead. Christmas Movie To Be Shot In Smithtown + Maple Syrup Classes. Patch.com. 10 January 2023. 16 April 2024.
- Web site: Cannes Directors’ Fortnight: Michael Cera Christmas Movie, Sundance Breakout ‘Good One’ and Sophie Fillières’ Posthumous Film Among Lineup. Variety. 16 April 2024. April 16, 2024. Elsa. Keslassy.
- Web site: Keslassy . Elsa . 2024-04-25 . Michael Cera Christmas Movie Boarded by Magnify Ahead of Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) . 2024-05-04 . Variety . en-US.
- Web site: La Seminci mantiene su apuesta por el cine independiente estadounidense. Diario de Valladolid. es. September 7, 2024. September 3, 2024.
- Web site: Deb . Deepshikha . 2024-09-30 . MAMI Mumbai Film Festival Unveils 2024 Official Lineup . 2024-10-18 . High On Films . en-US.