Christmas Eve in Miller's Point
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Directed by | Tyler Taormina |
Screenplay by | Tyler Taormina Eric Berger |
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Cinematography | Carson Lund |
Edited by | Kevin Anton |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Christmas Eve in Miller's Point is a 2024 American Christmas comedy drama film directed by Tyler Taormina and starring Michael Cera, Francesca Scorsese, Matilda Fleming, and Sawyer Spielberg. The film premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2024.[1]
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.[2]
Cast
- Michael Cera
- Matilda Fleming
- Francesca Scorsese
- Sawyer Spielberg
- Elsie Fisher
- Maria Dizzia
- Ben Shenkman
- Laura Robards
- Leo Chan
- Jordan Barringer
- Chris Lazzaro
- Gregg Turkington
- Brittany Hughes
- Delancey Shapiro
- Steve Aleeva
- Shane Fleming
- Austin Lago
Production
The film is directed by Tyler 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.[3] The cast includes Michael Cera, Maria Dizzia, Francesca Scorsese, Elsie Fisher, Ben Shenkman, Sawyer Spielberg, Gregg Turkington, Laura Robards, Delancey Shapiro and Matilda Fleming.[4] Principal photography was completed on Long Island by 19 June 2023.[5] Filming locations also included Smithtown, New York.[6]
Release
The film premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival as part of the Director's Fortnight section.[7] 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.[8]
References
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa; Shafer, Ellise; Ritman, Alex; Debruge, Peter (April 11, 2024). "Cannes Film Festival Reveals Lineup: Coppola, Cronenberg, Lanthimos, Schrader and Donald Trump Portrait 'The Apprentice' in Competition". Variety. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ Lavallee, Eric (November 8, 2023). "PREDICTIONS2024 Sundance Film Festival Predictions: Tyler Taormina's Christmas Eve in Miller's Point". ioncinema. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (June 15, 2023). "Michael Cera, Elsie Fisher, Maria Dizzia, Francesca Scorsese & More Set For Tyler Taormina's Comedy 'Christmas Eve In Miller's Point'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ Watel, Stephanie (June 19, 2023). "Michael Cera to Return For Holiday Flick Christmas Eve In Miller's Point". Movie Web. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ "Michael Cera Wraps Up Filming For Tyler Taormina's Comedy 'Christmas Eve In Miller's Point'". Sunny1079. June 19, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ Whitehead, Deborah (January 10, 2023). "Christmas Movie To Be Shot In Smithtown + Maple Syrup Classes". Patch.com. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (April 16, 2024). "Cannes Directors' Fortnight: Michael Cera Christmas Movie, Sundance Breakout 'Good One' and Sophie Fillières' Posthumous Film Among Lineup". Variety. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (April 25, 2024). "Michael Cera Christmas Movie Boarded by Magnify Ahead of Cannes Directors' Fortnight Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 4, 2024.