The Wedding Hustler

The Wedding Hustler
Poster
Directed byChris Soriano
Written byChris Soriano
Produced by
  • Julian Brantley
  • Kevin Morris
Starring
CinematographyTim Banks
Edited by
  • Julian Brantley
  • Zachary Colton
Production
company
Matthew 25:14
Distributed by1091 Pictures
Release date
  • February 7, 2023 (2023-02-07) (VOD)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Wedding Hustler is a 2023 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Chris Soriano. The film stars Soriano, Christine S. Chang, Hillary Soriano, Heart Evangelista and Kane Lim.

Plot

A wedding hustler helps a bride and groom throw a surprise wedding.

Cast

Production

Principal photography happened in locations around San Diego, California including National City, Mission Valley and Pechanga Resort & Casino.[2] It is based on the Sorianos' own surprise wedding during the COVID-19 pandemic,[3] which took place on the first day of production.[4] Before she was cast, Chang was a real-life wedding planner in Southern California.[5] Heart Evangelista and Kane Lim, were also cast who previously worked together on the reality TV show Bling Empire.[6][3][7]

Release

The film was distributed by 1091 Pictures and was released on video on demand on February 7, 2023.[2]

References

  1. ^ Abad, Ysa (November 3, 2022). "WATCH: Heart Evangelista appears in trailer for US film 'The Wedding Hustler'". Rappler. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Bell, Diane (January 19, 2023). "Column: S.D. couple turns pandemic wedding saga into feature film". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Mallorca, Hannah (February 26, 2023). "Heart Evangelista gives love advice in new rom-com 'The Wedding Hustler'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  4. ^ Small, Moses (February 18, 2023). "'The Wedding Hustler': San Diego couple releases movie based on pandemic wedding". KGTV. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  5. ^ Eady, Alyse (January 31, 2023). Christine Chang talks going from wedding planner to actress. WAGA-TV. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  6. ^ "Heart Evangelista appears in the trailer of international film 'The Wedding Hustler'". GMA Network. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  7. ^ Hellberg, Tessa Hayley (December 19, 2022). "Exclusive: Chris And Hillary Soriano On Starring Together In The Kane Lim-Produced 'The Wedding Hustler'". TheThings. Retrieved January 2, 2024.