Miss Stevens

Miss Stevens

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Julia Hart
Produced by
  • Michael B. Clark
  • Gary Gilbert
  • Jordan Horowitz
  • Alex Turtletaub
Written by
  • Julia Hart
  • Jordan Horowitz
Starring
Music by Rob Simonsen
Cinematography Sebastian Wintero
Edited by
  • Lee Haugen
  • Amy McGrath
Production
company
  • Beachside Films
  • Gilbert Films
  • Original Headquarters
Distributed by The Orchard
Release dates
  • March 12, 2016 (2016-03-12) (SXSW)
  • September 16, 2016 (2016-09-16) (United States)
Running time
 86 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Box office $4,611[1]

Miss Stevens is a 2016 American drama film directed by Julia Hart in her directorial debut, from a screenplay by Hart and Jordan Horowitz. The film stars Lily Rabe, Timothee Chalamet, Lili Reinhart, Anthony Quintal, Oscar Nunez, and Rob Huebel. The film had its world premiere at SXSW on March 12, 2016.[2] The film was released in a limited release on September 16, 2016, before being released on video on demand on September 20, 2016, by The Orchard.[3]

Synopsis

A teacher chaperones a group of high school students to a state drama competition.

Cast

Production

In February 2013, it was announced that Ellen Page would direct the film in her directorial debut from a screenplay by Julia Hart, with Anna Faris attached to star in the film, as a teacher.[4] It was also announced that the film would be produced by Gilbert Films and Anonymous Content, Gary Gilbert and Jordan Horowitz producing in representation of Gilbert Films and Doug Wald producing in representation of Anonymous Content. Nicole Romano and Trevor Adley are executive producers representing Anonymous Content.[4] In May 2015, Anthony Quintal, announced via his YouTube channel he had been cast in the film.[5] In an interview, Quintal later revealed that Julia Hart approached him and said ""I just know that you are perfect for this role. I have been looking for someone to play this role for so long. I came across you and your videos recently and thought, 'This is it. He is the one.'"[6] In June 2015, it was announced that Lily Rabe, Timothee Chalamet, Lili Reinhart, and Rob Huebel had all been cast in the film, with Rabe replacing Faris.[7] It was also announced Julia Hart who wrote the screenplay would make her directorial debut, replacing Page.[8]

Filming

Production on the film began in May 2015, in Los Angeles, California,[9][10] and concluded on June 22, 2015.[11]

Release

The film had its world premiere at SXSW on March 12, 2016.[12][2] Shortly after, The Orchard acquired distribution rights to the film.[13] The film was released in a limited release on September 16, 2016, before being released through video on demand on September 20, 2016.[14][15]

Critical reception

Miss Stevens received positive reviews from film critics. It holds a 86% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 14 reviews, with an average rating of 7.2/10.[16] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 65 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[17]

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref
2016 South by Southwest Grand Jury Award - Narrative Feature Julia Hart Nominated [18]
South by Southwest Special Jury Recognition for Best Actress Lily Rabe Won [19]

References

  1. ↑ "Miss Stevens". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
  2. 1 2 McNary, Dave (February 2, 2016). "SXSW Unveils Lineup With James Caan, Ethan Hawke, Keegan-Michael Key Movies". Variety.
  3. ↑ Ehrlich, David (September 15, 2016). "'Miss Stevens' Review: This Sweet Indie Dramedy Teaches The Genre A Valuable Lesson". Indiewire.com. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  4. 1 2 Fleming Jr, Mike (February 7, 2013). "Ellen Page Making Directing Debut On 'Miss Stevens'; Anna Faris To Star". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  5. ↑ Quintal, Anthony (May 29, 2015). "I'M GOING TO BE IN A MOVIE". YouTube.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  6. ↑ Stecklow, Sam (September 28, 2015). "YASSS TEEN: EXPLORING YOUTUBE WITH LOHANTHONY". PaperMag.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  7. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (June 24, 2015). "Lily Rabe To Star In Indie 'Miss Stevens'; Mark O'Brien Joins 'Story Of Your Life'; 'Frank The Bastard' Gets July Release". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  8. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (June 24, 2015). "Lily Rabe To Star In Indie 'Miss Stevens'; Mark O'Brien Joins 'Story Of Your Life'; 'Frank The Bastard' Gets July Release". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  9. ↑ Reinhart, Lili (May 14, 2015). "Today I had a table read for my newest film starring Lily Rabe, Timothee Chalamet and yours truly :) It is "Miss Stevens" directed by Julia Hart. I can't wait to work on this. I was cast in this role over a year ago but production was put on hold due to the director being pregnant- now her baby is almost 1 year old and we are ready to begin filming in a week! This movie is very special to me and I can't wait to share more of it with you all. ❤️". Tumblr.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  10. ↑ Quintal, Anthony. "something big is coming... and we're voguing 4 it 💅🏽". Instagram.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  11. ↑ "On the Set for 6/29/15: Justin Lin Rolls Cameras on 'Star Trek Beyond', Emilia Clarke Wraps 'Me Before You'". Ssninsider.com. June 29, 2015. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Miss Stevens". SXSW.com. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  13. ↑ Busch, Anita (May 23, 2016). "'Miss Stevens' Acquired By The Orchard For Fall Release". Deadline.com. Retrieved May 23, 2016.
  14. ↑ Mintchell, Frederick (August 10, 2016). "Blockbuster fatigue? Check out some of these upcoming indie films". World Tech Today. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Lily Rabe In This Trailer For MISS STEVENS". Rama Screen. August 24, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Miss Stevens (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Miss Stevens". Metacritic. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  18. ↑ "2016 SXSW FILM FESTIVAL JURY AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED". SXSW.com. March 15, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  19. ↑ "2016 SXSW FILM FESTIVAL JURY AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED". SXSW.com. March 15, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
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