# Convergence (2019 film)

Convergence is a 2019 feature film from English director Steve Johnson.

## Plot

Struggling after the death of his wife and child in a car crash, successful writer Martin starts to question the circumstances of the accident after an encounter with a grieving mother at a bereavement group. Who is the mysterious character in the photographs and why can't he shake the feeling that he's being played?

## Main cast

* Jeremy Theobald as Martin
* Nicolette McKeown as Lily
* Lee Fanning as Dominic
* Alfie Wellcoat as Robert
* Anna Kennedy as Maggie
* Jemima Spence as Christina
* Marcus Macleod as The Strategist

## Release and reception

The film premiered at the British Independent Film Festival on 11 May 2019 in Leicester Square, London. The film had a limited UK theatrical release in Cineworld cinemas and was given a 15 certificate by the British Board of Film Classification. The film was widely praised by critics. In the United Kingdom, UK Film Review said:
   "For a film dealing with numerous angsty themes, Johnson does supremely well to explore them in a manner that feels controlled and minimalist. Whilst there are sequences where the drama explodes on screen, such as Lily talking about her childhood or grappling with her ex, the majority of the film feels like a contemplative piece where the viewer is palpably experiencing the grief and distress of the two central characters. A large part of this is due to the character of Martin and the understated performance from Theobald."
In the United States, Film Threat wrote:
   "The gorgeous cinematography lends a dream-like quality to everything, so Convergence is an absolute stunner to watch. Johnson balances the magical realism at play with the grounded drama the leads are going through with confidence, so neither overpowers the other."

## Awards

| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
| 2019 | Antakya Film Festival | Special Jury Award | Steve Johnson | Won |
| 2019 | Antakya Film Festival | Best International Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Nominated |
| 2019 | British Independent Film Festival | Best Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Won |
| 2019 | British Independent Film Festival | Best Actor | Jeremy Theobald | Nominated |
| 2019 | British Independent Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Nicolette McKeown | Nominated |
| 2019 | British Independent Film Festival | Best Cinematography | Steve Johnson | Nominated |
| 2019 | British Independent Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Alfie Wellcoat | Nominated |
| 2019 | New Directors Hollywood Showcase | Best Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Nominated |
| 2019 | Cardiff International Film Festival | Best Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Won |
| 2019 | LA Edge Film Awards | Best Narrative Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Won |
| 2019 | LA Edge Film Awards | Best Director | Steve Johnson | Won |
| 2019 | LA Edge Film Awards | Best Cinematography | Steve Johnson | Won |
| 2019 | LA Edge Film Awards | Best Editing | Steve Johnson | Won |
| 2019 | LA Edge Film Awards | Best Actor | Jeremy Theobald | Won |
| 2019 | LA Edge Film Awards | Best Actress | Nicolette McKeown | Won |
| 2019 | LA Edge Film Awards | Best Composer | Paul Wilkie | Won |
| 2019 | Los Angeles Theatrical Release Competition & Awards | Best Director (Features US & International) | Steve Johnson | Won |
| 2019 | Los Angeles Theatrical Release Competition & Awards | Best Cinematography (Features - US & International) | Steve Johnson | Won |
| 2019 | United States Film Festival | Best International Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Won |
| 2019 | United States Film Festival | Best Cinematography | Steve Johnson | Won |
| 2019 | United States Film Festival | Best Actor | Jeremy Theobald | Won |
| 2019 | Skiptown International Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Nicolette McKeown | Won |
| 2019 | Skiptown International Film Festival | Best Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Nominated |
| 2019 | Skiptown International Film Festival | Best Original Screenplay | Steve Johnson | Nominated |
| 2019 | Skiptown International Film Festival | Best Original Score | Paul Wilkie | Nominated |
| 2019 | European Cinematography Awards | Best Lead Acting | Jeremy Theobald | Won |
| 2019 | European Cinematography Awards | Best Supporting Acting | Nicolette McKeown | Won |
| 2020 | London International Motion Picture Awards | Best Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Nominated |
| 2020 | London International Motion Picture Awards | Best Director | Steve Johnson | Nominated |
| 2020 | London International Motion Picture Awards | Best Cinematography | Steve Johnson | Nominated |
| 2020 | London International Motion Picture Awards | Best Actor | Jeremy Theobald | Nominated |
| 2020 | London International Motion Picture Awards | Best Actress | Nicolette McKeown | Nominated |