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Always Shine

Year 2016
Runtime 86 mins
Language English

In this masterful psychological thriller, a weekend getaway turns into a nightmare when the long-simmering rivalry between two actresses finally explodes. Anna (Mackenzie Davis, HALT AND CATCH FIRE) and Beth (Caitlyn FitzGerald, MASTERS OF SEX) are both struggling to land parts in an industry where there's always someone younger and prettier. When the two friends decide to take respite at a secluded clifftop home in Big Sur, the tranquility – much like their cell reception – quickly fades.

News that Beth has landed a major part leaves Anna reeling with jealousy, and as the silence and isolation take their toll and tensions boil over, the line between fiction and reality becomes violently blurred.

Featuring incredible performances by both female leads, Mackenzie Davis took home the Best Actress in a U.S. Narrative Feature Film Award at the 2016 Tribecca Film Festival.

Short Before Feature: THE PUSH

Countries

United States
Awards
Best Actress, US Narrative Competition - Tribeca Film Festival; Special Jury Prize - IFFBoston; Special Jury Prize: Direction - Montclair Film Festival
Festivals
Tribeca Film Festival; IFFBoston; Montclair Film Festival
Director
Sophia Takal
Screenwriter
Lawrence Michael Levine
Cinematographer
Mark Schwartzbard
Editor
Zach Clark
Production Design
Lanie Faith Marie Overton
Music
Michael Montes
Cast
Mackenzie Davis, Caitlin FitzGerald, Lawrence Michael Levine, Alex Koch, Jane Adams
Sound
Gene Park