Chosen Family (film)
{{Infobox film
| name = Chosen Family
| image = Chosen Family poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Heather Graham
| producer = {{Plainlist|
- Chad A. Verdi
- Michelle Verdi
- Chad Verdi Jr.
- Andre Relis
- Michael Nickels
- Paul Luba
- Anthony Gudas
}}
| writer = Heather Graham
| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Heather Graham
- John Brotherton
- Andrea Savage
- Michael Gross
- Julie Halston
- Thomas Lennon
- Julia Stiles
}}
| music =
| cinematography = Steven Fierberg
| editing =
| production_companies = {{Plainlist|
- Verdi Productions
}}
| distributor = Brainstorm Media
| released = {{Film date|2024|2|17|Santa Barbara|2024|10|11}}
| runtime =
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
| gross =
}}
Chosen Family is a 2024 American comedy-drama film, written and directed by Heather Graham. It stars Graham, John Brotherton, Andrea Savage, Michael Gross, Julie Halston, Thomas Lennon
and Julia Stiles.
It had its world premiere at the 2024 Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 17, and was released on October 11, 2024, by Brainstorm Media.
Cast
- Heather Graham as Ann
- Julia Stiles as Clio
- Thomas Lennon as Max
- Michael Gross as Alfred
- Andrea Savage as Roz
- John Brotherton as Steve
- Odessa Rae as Frances
- Mark Famiglietti as Todd
- Julie Halston as Dorothy
- Sriram Emani as John
- Ella Grace Helton as Lilly
Production
In May 2023, it was announced Heather Graham would direct, write, and star in the film, with Julia Stiles, Thomas Lennon, Michael Gross, Andrea Savage, John Brotherton, and Odessa Rae also joining the cast.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/heather-graham-rom-com-chosen-family-first-look-vmi-1235487600/|title=Cannes: VMI Boards Heather Graham Rom-Com 'Chosen Family,' Unveils First-Look Image (Exclusive)|website=The Hollywood Reporter|first=Alex|last=Ritman|date=May 15, 2023|access-date=October 22, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/verdi-productions-2024-slate-knockout-heather-graham-chosen-family-1235735784/|title=Verdi Productions Gears Up to Release 'Junction,' 'Knockout Blonde,' Heather Graham's 'Chosen Family' in 2024 (EXCLUSIVE)|website=Variety|first=Caroline|last=Brew|date=September 26, 2023|access-date=October 22, 2023}}
Principal photography concluded by June 2023, in Rhode Island.{{cite web|url=https://www.ri.gov/press/view/45945|title=Heather Graham's Romantic Comedy "Chosen Family" Wraps in Ocean State|website=Rhode Island|date=June 28, 2023|access-date=October 22, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://patch.com/rhode-island/northkingstown/heather-grahams-romantic-comedy-chosen-family-wraps-rhode-island|title=Heather Graham's Romantic Comedy 'Chosen Family' Wraps In Rhode Island|website=Patch Media|first=Cailin|last=Loesch|date=June 29, 2023|access-date=October 22, 2023}}
Release
It had its world premiere at the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 17, 2024.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/santa-barbara-international-film-festival-lineup-2024-1235872679/|title='Madu' to Open Santa Barbara International Film Festival|website=Variety|first=Jaden|last=Thompson|date=January 16, 2024|access-date=January 16, 2024}} In August 2024, Brainstorm Media acquired distribution rights to the film, setting it for an October 11, 2024, release.{{cite web|url= https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/heather-graham-chosen-family-movie-release-date-cast-1235962130/|title=Heather Graham’s ‘Chosen Family’ Acquired by Brainstorm Media|website=The Hollywood Reporter|first=Chris|last=Gardner|date=August 6, 2024|access-date=August 6, 2024}}
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