Daydream Hotel
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| Original title | Nadoland |
| Directed by | Tony Perri |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $30,000 |
Daydream Hotel, also known as Nadoland, is a 2016 fantasy drama film directed by Tony Perri and written by Perri and Marg Stark. The film stars Mark Allyn, Caroline Amiguet, Felicity Bryant, and Mark Anthony Cox.
It was produced by the Coronado School of the Arts and filmed at Hotel Del Coronado. The film won awards at WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival and Coronado Island Film Festival.[1][2][3]
Plot
[edit]In 2022, guests at a scenic hotel discover the ability to become fantasized versions of themselves.
Cast
[edit]- Mark Allyn as Chuck
- Caroline Amiguet as Grace Taylor
- Felicity Bryant as Sandy
- Mark Anthony Cox as Harry Canon
- Josh Concepcion as Josh
- Halle Cox as Bella
- Hannah Alicia Cox as Brooklyn
- John D. Culver as Dr. Herschell Flint
- Kelsey Fordham as Kelly Bale
Production
[edit]Originally called Nadoland,[5][1] it is the first feature film shot at Hotel del Coronado[6][7][8] since The Stunt Man starring Peter O'Toole in 1979.[5][2] Another location used for filming was the Glorietta Bay Inn[5] with local actors and CHS students from San Diego.[9][10] The setting takes place in the year 2022.[11] The film was produced by Coronado School of the Arts.[12]
Release
[edit]The film premiered at Coronado Island Film Festival on January 17, 2016.[3]
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]Lamarshell Karnas at Coronado Times called the film "original and playful."[12] Dana Chisholm complimented the acting and aerial photography.[3]
Accolades
[edit]| Festival | Year | Award | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival | 2017 | Dramatic Feature | Tony Perri | Won | [13] |
| Best Actress - Critics Choice | Emma Kidd | Nominated | |||
| Coronado Island Film Festival | 2017 | Student Feature Film Grand Winner | Daydream Hotel | Won | [14] |
| Accolade Global Film Competition | 2016 | Award of Merit - Feature Film | Daydream Hotel | Won | [15] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Axelson, David (2015-06-18). "Locally Themed Nadoland Movie Set To Begin Production Aug. 1". Coronado Eagle & Journal. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ a b Loiselle, Ramona (2016-10-03). "Daydream Hotel will be first movie filmed at Hotel del Coronado in 40 years | Coronado Unified School District". Coronado Unified School District. Archived from the original on 2016-10-03. Retrieved 2022-08-13.
- ^ a b c Chisholm, Dana S. (2016-01-19). "Comics + College: A Mellow Yet Exciting Day at the Coronado Island Film Festival". Coronado Times. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ "Daydream Hotel | Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ a b c "Production Begins In August On "Daydream Hotel"". Coronado Eagle & Journal. 2015-07-30. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ Burns, Alyssa K. (2016-01-11). "Coronado Film Festival Sneak Peak: Daydream Hotel". Coronado Times. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ "Hotel Del Coronado - San Diego Ghosts". 2020-01-27. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ "Beautiful Filming Locations in California". California.com. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
- ^ Axelson, David (2018-11-01). "Tony Perri Continues His Media Career In Coronado". Coronado Eagle & Journal. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ "Special Screening Of "Daydream Hotel" This Saturday". Coronado Eagle & Journal. 2017-05-19. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ Beausoleil, Michael (2021-12-13). "A trip into Hotel del Coronado's Hollywood history". SDtoday. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ a b Karnas, Lamarshell (2016-01-20). "A Strong & Successful Premiere - Coronado Island Film Festival Highlights". Coronado Times. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ "WorldFest Houston 50 Remi Winners" (PDF). WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. 2017. p. 17. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-07-30. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ Schwartz, Dani (2017-04-29). ""Daydream Hotel "at Coronado Village Theatre (May 20)". Coronado Times. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ "Awards of Merit November 2016". Accolade Global Film Competition. Retrieved 2022-06-29.