The Martini Shot is a 2023 drama film written and directed by Stephen Wallis and starring Matthew Modine, Stuart Townsend, Fiona Glascott, Morgana Robinson, Jason London, John Cleese and Derek Jacobi.
Plot An ailing movie director begins to shoot what he believes to be his final work of art. What starts out as a normal movie, ends up being an exploration of mortality and one's profound effect on the world.
Cast Matthew Modine as Steve Fiona Glascott as Mary Stuart Townsend as Philip John Cleese as Dr. Auyeung Derek Jacobi as Errol Jason London as Chet Morgana Robinson as Dr. Ehm Catriona Loughlin as Shannon Cat Hostick as Rose Malcolm Danare as Eddie Chris Marchese as Jack
Production The film was shot in Ireland before the COVID-19 pandemic and produced by Stephen Wallis, Emma Owen, Angelo Paletta, Susan Ilot, Michael Godfrey, Russ De Jong; with Chris Marchese as associate producer.
Release The film premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh on July 13, 2023.
Reception Davide Abbatescianni of Cineuropa gave the film a positive review and wrote, “These days, it’s extremely rare to find such a small film with such a big heart. With tact, creativity and simplicity, Stephen Wallis has crafted a beautiful picture about life, death, love and art…”
Nikki Baughan of Screen International gave the film a negative review, calling it “…an infuriatingly opaque, unrelentingly pretentious narrative…”
Accolades The Martini Shot received over 60 award wins at film festivals worldwide.
+ Selected awards and nominations Film festival Year Award Recipient Result Santa Fe Film Festival 2024 Best Feature Film The Martini Shot Santa Fe Film Festival 2024 Best Actor Matthew Modine Garden State Film Festival 2024 Best Feature Film The Martini Shot Toronto Independent Film Festival 2024 Best Feature Film The Martini Shot Toronto Independent Film Festival 2024 Best Actor Matthew Modine Gasparilla International Film Festival 2024 Best Female Performance Fiona Glascott Red Dirt International Film Festival 2024 Best Director Stephen Wallis
See also Galway Film Fleadh
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