In Select Theaters & On Demand October 28, 2022
Two Americans, one an aspiring poet and the other an established folk musician, cross paths in the scenic, coastal town of Taormina, Sicily. Their instant chemistry sparks collaboration, leading to an unexpected, weeklong writer’s retreat at a beautiful villa in the Sicilian countryside. As they immerse themselves in the local culture, they challenge each other to express their thorniest secrets, growing closer all the while.
WATCH THE FIRST OFFICIAL CLIP HERE
“A CHANCE ENCOUNTER stands on the shoulders of several films that have inspired me over the years: BEFORE SUNRISE, LOST IN TRANSLATION, CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, ONCE and, in a roundabout way, INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS. One of my favorite experiences as an audience member is to watch two characters fall in love, but I was particularly fond of the intellectual friendship that developed in both the Before series and Lost in Translation. Having spent a bit of time traveling, I’ve noticed that there is an inherent vulnerability in meeting someone new in an unfamiliar place.”
“There is only one kiss in this film and that’s very much intentional. I wanted to blend the talents of my friends Andrea and Paul, music and poetry respectively, in a way that I thought might add a fun spin on the music/romance genre. I’ve always been a big fan of Andrea’s music and Paul’s easy charm as an actor and writer.”
“A CHANCE ENCOUNTER was filmed over 17 quick days in Sicily with a small run-and-gun team of close friends that wanted to make something together and tell a story despite having limited resources. This film is about taking a leap, both behind-the-scenes and on-screen, about sharing art with the world and accepting all the criticisms that come with the territory and how, ultimately, it is worth the risk.”
“I sincerely hope that people can feel the love that went into making A CHANCE ENCOUNTER when they watch it. The Covid-19 pandemic shut the world down a few short months after we returned home from Sicily. In many ways, it feels like a dream that we were ever there. I hope that this film transports the audience to this beautiful island and lets them live vicariously through these two characters for a short time.”
-Alexander Jeffery
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A CHANCE ENCOUNTER
Directed by: Alexander Jeffery
Written by: Alexander Jeffery and Paul Petersen
Starring: Andrea von Kampen and Paul Petersen
Genre: Romance, Drama, Music
MPA Rating: Not Rated
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Films
