Close to You (2023 film)
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| Directed by | Dominic Savage |
| Screenplay by | Dominic Savage Elliot Page |
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| Countries | United Kingdom Canada |
| Language | English |
Close to You is a 2023 independent film directed by Dominic Savage and starring Elliot Page. Savage and Page wrote the story together and both acted as producers. Filming was conducted using a highly improvised style.
The film premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival,[1] and will receive a gala screening at the 2023 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival.[2]
Premise
Sam (Page) is heading back home for a family reunion and bumps into an old friend (Baack).[3]
Cast
- Elliot Page as Sam
- Hillary Baack
Production
Alongside Savage and Page, producers also include Krishnendu Majumdar and Richard Yee for their Me + You Productions banner and Daniel Bekerman and Chris Yurkovich, via Good Question Media. Financing comes from Kindred Spirit with Anita Gou and Sam Intili executive producing with Rolling Dice's Nia Vazirani, and Matt Jordan Smith of PageBoy Productions.[4][5] The project included high levels of improvisation and Page told The Guardian the experience was "a highlight of my life as an actor."[6]
Filming
Principal photography took place in Canada and wrapped by June 2023.[7]
References
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 24, 2023). "TIFF Lineup Unveiled Amid Strikes: Awards Contenders 'Dumb Money', 'The Holdovers', 'Rustin'; Starry Pics For Sale With Scarlett Johansson, Kate Winslet, Michael Keaton, Viggo Mortensen & More". Deadline. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ Heidi Ulrichsen, "Cinéfest 2023 features strong Canadian content". Sudbury.com, August 23, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (June 12, 2023). "Elliot Page Set For Dominic Savage Film 'Close To You'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ Rubin, Rebecca (June 12, 2023). "Elliot Page to Star in Indie Drama 'Close to You'". Variety. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (June 12, 2023). "Elliot Page announced as star of 'Close To You' for Kindred Spirit, Rolling Dice". Screen Daily. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ Hatterstone, Simon (June 10, 2023). "Elliot Page on Juno, Hollywood's dark side and coming out twice: 'Living my life was more important than being in movies'". The Guardian. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (June 12, 2023). "Elliot Page Starring in Drama 'Close to You' from 'The Farewell' Producer". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 12, 2023.