“Magic Hour is pure magic.”

(Mike’s Film Talk / Michael Knox-Smith)

ANNAPOLIS FILM FESTIVAL
*AUDIENCE AWARD, BEST FEATURE FILM

42nd ANNUAL MIAMI FILM FESTIVAL
*SECOND RUNNER-UP, AUDIENCE FEATURE FILM AWARD

BERKSHIRE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
* AUDIENCE AWARD, BEST FEATURE FILM
* JURY AWARD, OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY MIRIAM SHOR

WOODS HOLE FILM FESTIVAL
* WINNER, DIRECTOR’S CHOICE AWARD FOR EMERGING FILMMAKER
* RUNNER-UP, AUDIENCE AWARD FOR BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE

MAGIC HOUR

Harriet, a once-promising filmmaker, is stuck in the suburbs of New Jersey.
Alienated from her cheating husband and spurned by her teenage daughter,
she secretly enrolls in film school to revive her long-lost dream.

  • “Magic Hour is a phenomenal feature debut from Jacqueline Christy that’s already a highlight of 2025 and is likely to stay as one of the best indie films of the year.”

    - THE HOLLYWOOD HANDLE / CHRISTOPHER MILLS

  • “The 2025 film Magic Hour is pure magic … Magic Hour is a nigh on perfect 5 stars out of 5 ... It now ranks as one of my 2025 favorites.”

    - MIKE’S FILM TALK / MICHAEL KNOX-SMITH

  • “Jacqueline Christy’s Magic Hour is an emotional, inspiring, and refreshing debut feature … Magic Hour comes together perfectly. With witty writing and stylish direction from Christy, her cast led by the brilliant Miriam Shor, each gives genuinely touching and sincere performances.”

    - FILM THREAT / KENT HILL

  • “Magic Hour is more than just a fish-out-of-water comedy where a late bloomer discovers herself: It sneaks in important commentary about male and female approaches to filmmaking and the power of kindness (David O. Russell could take a cue)."

    - THE CONTENDING / MEGAN MCLACHLAN

  • "Director Jacqueline Christy delivers a powerful film. Beautifully shot with excellent acting ... (Honestly, this reporter could not stop bawling) ... a tour de force for Shor and a great accomplishment for the whole cast and crew."

    - LET’S TALK MAGAZINE / RACHEL GALVIN