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Carving a Life is a 2017 American romance drama film directed by Terry Ross and written by Lisa Bruhn. The film stars Tyler Bruhn and Karenssa LeGear.

Plot

Mitch (Tyler Bruhn), a woodworker struggling with alcoholism after the death of his mother, begins a relationship with Lauren (Karenssa LeGear), a local elementary schoolteacher. His past trauma and difficult relationship with his father strains his romantic relationship with Lauren.

Cast

  • Tyler Bruhn as Mitch
  • Karenssa LeGear as Lauren
  • Aaron Landon Bornstein as Stephen
  • Lisa Winans as Rebecca
  • Sandi Todorovic as Eric
  • Jay Jee as Dr. Johnson
  • Laura Bohlin as Mary
  • Navid Negahban as Dr. Kasem
  • Tiffany Espensen as Veronica
  • Lindsay Kaye Sainato as Lyndsey
  • Marla Bingham as Rehab Psychologist
  • Kathleen Holt as Nurse Mary
  • Max Baroudi as Young Mitch
  • Samuel James Pfoser as Young Eric
  • Kellen Rose as Kid at beach
  • Mark Benjamin as Ethan
  • Frank Papia as Gordon
  • Lizet Benrey as Rehab Counselor

Production

It was the debut film of director Terry Ross.[1] Principal photography took place in North County of San Diego, Anaheim and Julian, California.[2]

Release

The film was presented at the American Film Market.[3] The film had a screening in San Diego,[4] a limited theatrical release in Los Angeles and was distributed by Indie Rights.[5][6]

Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics. Katie Walsh at Los Angeles Times described it as well-intentioned but amateurish, calling it "the kind of DIY indie film that tries very, very hard but completely misses the mark."[1] Adam Keller at Film Threat scored it 1 out of 5 stating it was "stream-of-consciousness mush."[7] Chris Olson at UK Film Review scored it 4 stars calling it "genuinely moving [...] tender and engaging."[8] Occhi Magazine rated the film 3 stars and said it would've been better with an "expanded plot and more focus on the characters."[9]

References

  1. ^ a b Walsh, Katie (2017-10-13). "Review: Indie drama 'Carving a Life,' about addiction, means well but is ineptly made". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2017-10-13. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  2. ^ Sherman, Lola (2015-12-03). "Films coming back to county". San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on 2018-09-16. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  3. ^ Cole, Ann Reilly (2015-12-03). "One Step Back, Two Steps Forward: Catching Up with 'Carving A Life'". Ramona Journal. Archived from the original on 2022-06-13. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  4. ^ "'Carving a Life' premiere screening happening Tuesday -". KUSI. 2018-01-07. Archived from the original on 2018-07-22. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  5. ^ Shepherd, Wendy (2017-10-13). "Life in Reels Productions Releases Award-Winning Film : Carving A Life | Movie Vine". Movie Vine. Archived from the original on 2017-11-09. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  6. ^ "Carving a Life (2017) - Financial Information". The Numbers. 2017-11-12. Archived from the original on 2017-11-20. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  7. ^ Keller, Adam (2018-05-09). "Carving A Life | Film Threat". Film Threat. Archived from the original on 2018-05-10. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  8. ^ Olson, Chris (2017-12-12). "Carving a Life indie film". UK Film Review. Archived from the original on 2020-09-27. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  9. ^ "Review: 'Carving a Life' is an Enjoyable Film Written by Lisa Bruhn". Occhi Magazine. 2017-12-05. Archived from the original on 2022-06-13. Retrieved 2022-06-13.

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