A Sort of Homecoming (film)

A Sort of Homecoming

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Directed by Maria Burton
Produced by Marcus Lyle Brown
Yvette Marie Brown
Written by Lynn Reed
Starring Michelle Clunie
Laura Marano
Parker Mack
Katherine McNamara
Kathleen Wilhoite
Music by Andrew Morgan Smith
Cinematography Arlene Nelson
Edited by Lai-San Ho
Susan Vaill
Release dates
  • March 14, 2015 (2015-03-14)
Country United States
Language English

A Sort of Homecoming is an American drama directed by Maria Burton, her fifth feature film.[1] The films stars Katherine McNamara, Laura Marano, Parker Mack, Michelle Clunie and Kathleen Wilhoite.[2] The film premiered March 14, 2015 at the Omaha Film Festival.

Plot

The protagonist, Amy Hartington returns to her home town in Louisiana from her career in New York City upon request of her high school debate coach. In flashbacks, she recalls her senior year, the politics surrounding debate competitions and her relationship with Nick (Parker Mack), her debate partner.[3] Laura Marano told Twist Magazine, "At the core of it, A Sort of Homecoming is about this character finding herself, not only with her support system, but within herself."[4]

Production

Production for the movie began in February 2014 and spanned much of the spring of that year. While a few scenes were shot in New Orleans, the majority were shot in Lafayette, Louisiana, hometown of the writer and producers.[5]

Distribution

After playing film festivals for most of 2015, A Sort of Homecoming was released digitally in the US by MarVista Entertainment.[6]

Cast

Awards and nomination

Year Award Category Nominee Result.
2012 WorldFest Houston Screenplay - Dramatic Original Lynn Reed Nominated
2015 Downtown Film Festival Los Angeles Best Director for Narrative Feature Maria Burton Won[7]
2015 Omaha Film Festival Best Feature Maria Burton
Lynn Reed
2nd place[7]
2015 Remi Awards Rising Actress Laura Marano Won[8]
2015 Breckenridge Festival of Film Best Supporting Actress Kathleen Wilhoite Won[9]

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