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Sun, Sand & Romance

2017 1h 24m EN
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6.0
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★6.0TMDB · 40
RomanceTV Movie
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Kate is a driven publishing exec visiting a summer resort with her boyfriend Eric. There she runs into Shep, an old high school friend and fellow camp counsellor, who is now the Activities Director. Shep tries to convince her to take advantage of all the resort has to offer. She reluctantly caves when Eric is pulled away on business. As carefree Shep helps Kate rediscover her fun side; Kate helps Shep to stop hiding from life and realize his own potential. In the end Kate must make a choice.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Mark Rosman
Writers
Rich Tabach, Jennifer Barrow
Languages
English, Spanish
Countries
Mexico, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Mexico, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mark Rosman, shot by Michael May. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Chris Forsgren. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Randy Carter shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Tricia Helfer and Paul Campbell and Scott Elrod carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Mark Rosman directs. Michael May behind the camera. Chris Forsgren scores. Randy Carter cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Mexico, United States of America. Dialogue in English, Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Released 9 years ago.
  • 3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.
  • 4International production across 2 countries: Mexico, United States of America.
  • 5Directed by Mark Rosman, shot by Michael May. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 6Original score by Chris Forsgren. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 7Editor Randy Carter shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 8Tricia Helfer and Paul Campbell and Scott Elrod carry the top of the cast.
  • 9IMDB entry: tt7064954 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 10Only 40 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Michael May
Original score
Chris Forsgren
Editing
Randy Carter
Production design
Omar Khayam Conde
Costume design
Jennifer Garnet Filo
Makeup / hair
Laurie Vukich
VFX supervisor
Christian Cardona
Sound
Caleb Hollenback
Runtime
84 min · 1h 24m
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
G

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Mark Rosman

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Production companies

Who made it

  • ST

    Storybox Entertainment

    US

  • The Cartel

    The Cartel

    US

  • Hallmark Media

    Hallmark Media

    US

Key crew

  • Executive ProducerStan Spry
  • GafferGeorge Sugar
  • EditorRandy Carter
  • VFX ArtistChristian McIntire
  • MusicCorey Allen Jackson
  • Costume DesignJennifer Garnet Filo
  • Executive ProducerEric Scott Woods
  • ProducerPaul Campbell
  • MusicChris Forsgren
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerCaleb Hollenback
  • Visual Effects ProducerScott D. Wheeler
  • Production DesignOmar Khayam Conde
  • CastingPenny Perry
  • Co-Executive ProducerAnthony Fankhauser
  • Stunt DoubleCarlos Gomez Franco
  • Art Department AssistantJaime Joaquin Jimenez Ramirez
  • Dolly GripAlejandro Casas
  • GripEdgar Hernandez Pascual
  • Art DirectionOmar Khayam Conde
  • "B" Camera OperatorJim Marquette
  • GripEfrain Cervera Urbina
  • Second Assistant DirectorAlicia Zaragoza
  • Key Makeup ArtistLaurie Vukich
  • Key Hair StylistAlma Karen Gutierrez Ponce

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • beach
  • summer resort

Release history · US

When it landed

  • TV2017-08-26G· Hallmark Channel

Also known as

International titles

  • Sole, cuore e amoreIT
  • Sun, Sand, and RomanceUS

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