The Martini Shot
| The Martini Shot | |
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| Directed by | Stephen Wallis |
| Written by | Stephen Wallis |
| Produced by | Stephen Wallis Emma Owen Angelo Paletta Susan Ilot Michael Godfrey Russ De Jong Chris Marchese (associate) |
| Starring | Matthew Modine Stuart Townsend Fiona Glascott Morgana Robinson Jason London John Cleese Derek Jacobi |
| Cinematography | Russ De Jong |
| Edited by | Russ De Jong |
| Music by | Alain Mayrand |
Production company | Babyjane Productions |
| Distributed by | Trinity Creative Partnership[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes[1] |
| Countries | Ireland Canada |
| Language | English |
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.[2][3]
Release
The film premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh on July 13, 2023.[4]
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…”[5]
Nikki Baughan of Screen International gave the film a negative review, calling it “…an infuriatingly opaque, unrelentingly pretentious narrative…”[6]
Accolades
The Martini Shot received over 60 award wins at film festivals worldwide.[7]
| Film festival | Year | Award | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Film Festival | 2024 | Best Feature Film | The Martini Shot | Won |
| Santa Fe Film Festival | 2024 | Best Actor | Matthew Modine | Won |
| Garden State Film Festival | 2024 | Best Feature Film | The Martini Shot | Won |
| Toronto Independent Film Festival | 2024 | Best Feature Film | The Martini Shot | Won |
| Toronto Independent Film Festival | 2024 | Best Actor | Matthew Modine | Won |
| Gasparilla International Film Festival | 2024 | Best Female Performance | Fiona Glascott | Won |
| Red Dirt International Film Festival | 2024 | Best Director | Stephen Wallis | Won |
See also
References
- 1 2 "The Martini Shot (12)". British Board of Film Classification. 16 February 2026. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
- ↑ "The Martini Shot (2023) - Full cast & crew". IMDb. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ↑ Ritman, Alex (July 13, 2023). "'The Martini Shot' Star Fiona Glascott on Playing Producer to Matthew Modine's God-Like Director". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ↑ Ritman, Alex (July 13, 2023). "Could the Galway Film Fleadh Be the First Festival Impacted if SAG-AFTRA Votes to Strike?". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ↑ Abbatescianni, Davide (July 26, 2023). "Review: The Martini Shot". Cineuropa. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ↑ Baughan, Nikki (July 13, 2023). "'The Martini Shot': Galway Review". Screen International. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ↑ "The Martini Shot (2023) – Awards". IMDb. Retrieved May 18, 2026.