Shoot the Moon (2012)
Marcy Meyers is down on her luck. Faced with piling bills, the remnants of a failed marriage, and now an imminent home foreclosure, she has nowhere to turn but to the hope of a miracle. That miracle she finds in Shoot the Moon, a national game show that promises a one in a lifetime chance to win it all. But Marcy's faith in the show comes with a price. As her relationship with her daughter Alice is put to the test, the clock ticks towards a seemingly inescapable fate. Shoot the Moon tells the story of miracles and the extraordinary place they are found.
Director: Alexander Gaeta
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: August 20, 2012
Cast
- Pamela Bowen - Marcy Meyers
- Rachel Grate - Alice Meyers
- Zachary Haven - Cody Meyers
- Anita Davenport - Susan Carter
- Frederick Lawrence - Sheriff Burnett
- Anthony Bonaventura - Deputy
- Barry Alan Levine - The Host
- Jason Carranza - Carlos
Screenplay
- Benjamin Hain
- Tyler Zelinsky (Story)
- Alexander Gaeta (Story)
- Alexander Gaeta
Cinematography: Trevor Wineman
Editing: Jeremy M. Marrow
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $10,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Unwavering Faith and Hope, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
faith, lottery, dysfunctional family, foreclosure, economic crisis, economic problems
More Films by Director: Alexander Gaeta
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shoot the Moon about?
- Marcy Meyers is down on her luck. Faced with piling bills, the remnants of a failed marriage, and now an imminent home foreclosure, she has nowhere to turn but to the hope of a miracle. That miracle she finds in Shoot the Moon, a national game show that promises a one in a lifetime chance to win it all. But Marcy's faith in the show comes with a price. As her relationship with her daughter Alice is put to the test, the clock ticks towards a seemingly inescapable fate. Shoot the Moon tells the story of miracles and the extraordinary place they are found.
- Who directed Shoot the Moon?
- Shoot the Moon was directed by Alexander Gaeta.
- Who stars in Shoot the Moon?
- Shoot the Moon stars Pamela Bowen, Rachel Grate, Zachary Haven, Anita Davenport, Frederick Lawrence, Anthony Bonaventura.
- How long is Shoot the Moon?
- Shoot the Moon has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Shoot the Moon?
- Shoot the Moon is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Shoot the Moon?
- Shoot the Moon had a budget of $10,000.
- Where was Shoot the Moon produced?
- Shoot the Moon was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Shoot the Moon?
- The themes of Shoot the Moon include: Unwavering Faith and Hope, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.