Salton Sea (2018 film)

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]

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

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

Synopsis

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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

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Reception

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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]

References

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  1. ^ Moel, Jolly. "Salton Sea (2019) review". Screen Critix. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  2. ^ Olson, Chris. "Salton Sea indie film review". UK Film Review. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Director Michael Stevantoni talks award-winning new film 'Desert Shores'". News | Frontline Views. Retrieved 2019-01-19.
  4. ^ Propes, Richard. ""Salton Sea" Heads for VOD Release in July 2019". The Independent Critic. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Salton Sea". Cinema Epoch. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
  6. ^ "Blowup Arthouse Filmfest". www.blowupfilmfest.com. Retrieved 2019-01-19.
  7. ^ "Films Being Shown". Bill King. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
  8. ^ "Desert Shores | MIFF Award". www.miffawards.com. Retrieved 2019-01-19.
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