Into Invisible Light

Into Invisible Light is a 2018 Canadian romantic drama film directed and co-written by Shelagh Carter and starring co-writer Jennifer Dale.[1][2] Carter's third feature is an independent film loosely based on characters from Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, Dale's character being based on Yelena,[1][7] and Keleghan's on Dr. Astrov.[8] The film features an original score by Shawn Pierce.

Into Invisible Light
Theatrical poster
Directed byShelagh Carter
Written by
Based onUncle Vanya
by Anton Chekov[1]
Produced by
  • Jeff Peeler
  • David Soltesz
  • (executive producers:
  • Jamie Brown
  • Julian Van Mil
  • Shelagh Carter
  • Jennifer Dale)
Starring
CinematographyOusama Rawi
Edited byChad Tremblay
Music byShawn Pierce
Production
companies
Distributed byA71 Entertainment[2][3]
Release dates
  • 1 December 2018 (2018-12-01) (WFF)[4]
  • 1 February 2019 (2019-02-01) (Canada)[5]
Running time
102 minutes[2]
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish
BudgetC$1,500,000 (estimated)[6]

Cast
  • Jennifer Dale as Helena Grayson
  • Peter Keleghan as Michael
  • Kari Matchett as Lydia
  • Stuart Hughes as David
  • Jaydee-Lynn McDougall as Monica Astrov
  • Kristen Harris as Kathleen
  • Martha Henry as Sonya Grayson
  • Nazariy Demkowicz as Erik
  • Lorraine James as M.C.
  • Eric Blais as He
  • Robin Ruel as She
  • Karl Thordarson as Man At Dominatrix
  • Jim Kirby as Professor (uncredited)
  • Derek James Trapp as Student / The Bartender (uncredited)

Release and reception

Into Invisible Light premiered at the Whistler Film Festival on 1 and 2 December 2018,[4][9] and the rest of Canada on 1 February 2019 at Scotiabank theatres in Winnipeg and Toronto.[5]

Accolades
Awards
Nominations
  • Whistler Film Festival, 2018: official selection for the Borsos Competition for Best Canadian Feature[12]
  • Madrid International Film Festival, 2019 • Best Film • Best Director • Best Lead Actress (Jennifer Dale) • Best Supporting Actress (Kari Matchett)[12]
  • West Europe International Film Festival 2019 • Fusion Award, Best Cinematography (Ousama Rawi) • 5 other Jury Award nominations

Notes

    References
    1. Yeo, Debra (30 January 2019). "For Jennifer Dale, Into Invisible Light was a decade-long odyssey". Toronto Star. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
    2. "INTO INVISIBLE LIGHT". Whistler Film Festival. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
    3. "Corporate Timeline". Frantic Films. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
    4. "Into Invisible Light Premieres at Whistler Film Festival". Frantic Films. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
    5. "Into Invisible Light Theatrical Release". Frantic Films. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
    6. "Into Invisible Light (2018)". IMDb. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
    7. O'Malley, Sheila. "Review: Into Invisible Light (2019; directed by Shelagh Carter)". The Sheila Variations. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
    8. Beaudette, Teghan (27 October 2017). "Homegrown directors rack up 7 projects amid film boom in Manitoba". CBC. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
    9. "'Into Invisible Light' Premiere". On Screen Manitoba. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
    10. "2019 Remi Winners". worldfest.org. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
    11. James, Lorraine. "Into Invisible Light at Gimli Film Festival". Lorraine James Acting Career Updates. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
    12. "Into Invisible Light". Darkling Pictures. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
    13. "Winners in Brussels!". fusionfilmfestivals.com. West Europe International Film Festival. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
    14. Friesen, Laura. "Into Invisible Light from director Shelagh Carter wins best film at Belgium's Fusion Film Festival". nsi-canada.ca. National Screen Institute. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
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