Into Invisible Light

Director/Writer 2018
Invisible Light Productions
Distributor A71
Feature Film/ Drama / Colour/ B&W

Confronted by odd directives from her late husband’s estate, Helena Grayson, a recent widow, is inspired to reawaken a long-buried desire to write. When she’s unexpectedly drawn into an encounter with a past lover she is further challenged to explore her creative voice. Conceived under the sway of both love and art, this is a story of forgiveness, second chances, and the revitalizing power of art.

“Carter’s third feature, the melancholic Into Invisible Light […] is a puzzle-piece film about the dreams and desires, hopes and disappointments of a group of characters with intersecting relationships and fraught past involvements. […] 

Accompanied by Shawn Pierce’s beautiful original score, a haunting piano which infuses the film with an elegiac yearning, Carter explores the past and present of these intense characters, using a variety of arresting stylistic choices.”

–Excerpt from review by Sheila O’Malley at The Sheila Variations
Read full review here.

“Wonderful performances and a thought provoking story.”

***

“A beautiful and insightful film about grief and choice – in love, and in life.”

***

“An adult, smart, female centric film. Rare and good!”

***

“Great film! Very timely, a well-written, intelligent story that inspires women to follow their dreams, remove their blocks and revitalize oneself as they take chances and move on. Jennifer Dale is excellent, as she encaptures you in her portrayal that draws you into the invisible light so beautifully filmed. A strong film, thank goodness it is from a women’s perspective that will resonate well with both sexes. Truly a wonderful film, so glad it was made. Bravo!”

–Audience reactions from tribute.ca

World Premiere / Special Presentation at Whistler Film Festival
Whistler, BC, Canada, November/December 2018

Official Selection / In Competition at Worldfest Houston
Houston, TX, April 2019

GOLD REMI WINNER
Best Actress in a Feature Film
Jennifer Dale

PLATINUM REMI WINNER
Best Feature Film, Theatrical (Mature Themes)
Shelagh Carter

Official Selection at Italian Contemporary Film Festival
Toronto, ON, Canada, June 13 to 21, 2019

WINNER
Special Achievement Award – Best Actress
Jennifer Dale

Official Selection at Gimli Film Festival
Gimli, MB, Canada, July 24 to 28, 2019

SELECTED
Top 10 Audience Choice Films

Official Selection at Madrid International Film Festival
Madrid, Spain, August 9 to 17, 2019

NOMINATIONS
Best Film
Best Director: Shelagh Carter
Best Leading Actress: Jennifer Dale
Best Supporting Actress: Kari Matchett

Official Selection at West Europe International Film Festival
Brussels, Belgium, August 17 to 24, 2019

WINNERS
Best Film: Jeff Peeler & Pete Soltesz & Shelagh Carter
Best Lead Actor: Peter Keleghan
Best Supporting Actress: Kari Matchett

OTHER NOMINATIONS
Best Director: Shelagh Carter
Best Lead Actress: Jennifer Dale
Best Supporting Actor: Stuart Hughes
Best Cinematography in a Feature Film: Ousama Rawi
Best Original Screenplay of a Feature Film: Shelagh Carter & Jennifer Dale

Official Selection at East Europe International Film Festival
Warsaw, Poland, November 23 to 30, 2019

WINNER
Best Director: Shelagh Carter

OTHER NOMINATIONS
Best Film: Jeff Peeler & Pete Soltesz & Shelagh Carter
Best Lead Actor: Peter Keleghan
Best Lead Actress: Jennifer Dale
Best Supporting Actress: Kari Matchett
Best Cinematography in a Feature Film: Ousama Rawi
Best Editing of a Feature Film: Chad Tremblay
Best Original Screenplay of a Feature Film: Shelagh Carter & Jennifer Dale

Official Selection at Milan International Filmmaker Festival
Milan, Italy, November 30 to December 7, 2019

NOMINATIONS
Best Film: Jeff Peeler & Pete Soltesz & Shelagh Carter
Best Director: Shelagh Carter
Best Lead Actress: Jennifer Dale
Best Supporting Actress: Kari Matchett

Official Selection at North Europe International Film Festival
London, England, February 15 to 22, 2020

NOMINATIONS
Best Film: Jeff Peeler & Pete Soltesz & Shelagh Carter
Best Director: Shelagh Carter
Best Lead Actress: Jennifer Dale
Best Supporting Actor: Stuart Hughes
Best Supporting Actress: Kari Matchett
Best Cinematography in a Feature Film: Ousama Rawi
Best Original Screenplay of a Feature Film: Shelagh Carter & Jennifer Dale

Official Selection at Sedona International Film Festival
Sedona, Arizona, February 22 to March 1, 2020

WINNER
Directors’ Choice Award for Best Independent Spirit (Narrative Feature)

Official Selection at South Europe International Film Festival
Valencia, Spain, October, 2020

NOMINATIONS
Best Film: Jeff Peeler & Pete Soltesz & Shelagh Carter
Best Director: Shelagh Carter
Best Lead Actor: Peter Keleghan
Best Lead Actress: Jennifer Dale
Best Supporting Actor: Stuart Hughes
Best Supporting Actress: Kari Matchett
Best Cinematography in a Feature Film: Ousama Rawi
Best Original Screenplay of a Feature Film: Shelagh Carter & Jennifer Dale