Chestnut (film)

Chestnut is a 2023 American drama film written and directed by Jac Cron in her feature directorial debut, and starring Natalia Dyer, Rachel Keller, Danny Ramirez and Chella Man.

Chestnut had its world premiere at Frameline Film Festival on 15 June 2023. The film was released in select cinemas in the United States on 21 June 2024 by Utopia.

Premise
During the summer after graduating from college, Annie is stuck in her university town of Philadelphia. After meeting Tyler and Danny in a bar, Annie becomes entangled in a love triangle with them.

Cast

 * Natalia Dyer as Annie
 * Rachel Keller as Tyler
 * Danny Ramirez as Danny
 * Chella Man as Jason
 * Caleb Eberhardt as Connor
 * Haniq Best as Alicia
 * Eric Francis Melaragni as Scott
 * Nathaniel Wood as Isaac
 * Lindsay Michelle Reed as Bartender
 * Ashton John as Dive Bartender

Production
Principal photography on Chestnut began in September 2021 in Philadelphia and wrapped in October 2021.

In an interview, Cron stated that Dyer was her first choice for the role of Annie.

Release
Chestnut premiered at the Frameline Film Festival in June 2023. On November 3, 2023, the film screened at the Austin Film Festival.

The film was released in limited theaters in the United States on June 21, 2024 and on digital on July 2, 2024.

Box office
Chestnut grossed $4,969 from 7 cinemas during its opening weekend in the United States.