Michael Lewis Foster
Michael Lewis Foster | |
|---|---|
| Born | Oceanside, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | El Camino High School |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Notable work | |
| Awards | 2016 Best Picture at Oceanside International Film Festival |
Michael Lewis Foster is an American filmmaker who directed the film To Fall in Love (2023) and wrote and directed the short film Hush (2016). He has won awards at Horrible Imaginings Film Festival and Oceanside International Film Festival.
Early life[edit]
Foster was born in Oceanside, California[1] and attended El Camino High School.[2] He later moved to North Hollywood, Los Angeles.[3]
Career[edit]
Foster's short film Hush was inspired by the James Holmes trial[4] and premiered at the San Diego International Film Festival in 2016.[5][6] In 2018, he directed a film called To Fall in Love with Anyone, Do This[7] which premiered at Museum of Photographic Arts.[8] It was remade in 2023 and premiered at Heartland International Film Festival.[9] The film is based on a New York Times article about a couple looking to save their marriage using 36 questions[10] and was previously a play at the San Diego International Fringe Festival.[11]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Editor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Hush | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film, also executive producer[12][13] |
| 2018 | To Fall in Love with Anyone, Do This | Yes | No | Yes | Also co-executive producer[7] |
| 2021 | The 5th of April | Yes | No | Yes | Short film |
| Sides | Yes | Co-story | Yes | Series, also producer and cinematographer[7] | |
| 2022 | Black Creek Trail | No | No | Yes | Short film |
| 2023 | To Fall in Love | Yes | No | Yes | [14][9] |
Accolades[edit]
| Festival | Year | Award | Title | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horrible Imaginings Film Festival | 2017 | Best San Diego Film | Hush | Won | |
| Oceanside International Film Festival | 2016 | Best Picture | Hush | Won | [15] |
| 2023 | Best Editing in a Short | Black Creek Trail | Nominated | [16] | |
| 2024 | Best Direction in a Feature | To Fall in Love | Nominated | [17] | |
| Best Editing in a Feature | To Fall in Love | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ "Oceanside Film Fest Celebrates Music in Film, Surfing, Works by Local Artists". Times of San Diego. 2024-02-19. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "2017 Oceanside International Film Festival Winners - OsideNews". Oside News. 2017-08-18. Archived from the original on 2017-08-18. Retrieved 2024-01-01 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ Nelson, Samantha (2024-02-13). "Film composer Jason Hill kicks off 13th Oceanside Intl Film Festival". The Coast News. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Hush | Seed&Spark". Seed&Spark. Archived from the original on 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
- ^ Accomando, Beth (2016-09-28). "Newly Rebranded San Diego International Film Festival Kicks Off Tonight". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
- ^ Cavassuto, Maria (2016-08-30). "San Diego Film Festival Announces Full 2016 Lineup". Variety. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
- ^ a b c Coddon, David L. (2021-12-09). "Arts & Culture Newsletter: 'Sides' is a smart web series with local artists 'cranked up to 11'". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ Launer, Pat (2019-04-02). "Local Playwright's Intense 'To Fall in Love' Takes Over Pacific Beach Home". Times of San Diego. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ a b Sippell, Margeaux (2023-09-14). "Heartland International Film Festival 2023 Lineup Features 2 Paul Mescal Movies". MovieMaker. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ Beveridge, Madison (2023-10-10). "San Diego Int'l Film Fest includes local micro-budget indie film "To Fall In Love"". San Diego Downtown News. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ Coddon, David L. (2023-10-13). "Familiar faces star in 'To Fall in Love' at San Diego International Film Festival". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ Marks, Scott (2016-04-05). "A Hush falls over San Diego". San Diego Reader. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
- ^ De Lillo, Danny (2017-11-17). NewFilmmakers LA: Uriel Brito, Adam Gold, Andy Koeger, Ghadir Mounib & Michael Lewis Foster. MovieMaker Magazine. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
- ^ Accomando, Beth (2023-10-12). "San Diego International Film Festival screens local indie film 'To Fall In Love'". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "The Best of OIFF 2017 | OIFF Reprise - Best Of 2017 | OIFF Ten Year Reprise". Eventive. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
- ^ "OIFF 2023 AWARD WINNERS". Oceanside International Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ "OIFF 2024 AWARD WINNERS". Oceanside International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2024-02-25. Retrieved 2024-02-25.