Backlight is a movie from 2010 that delves into drama and mystery. It centers around various characters drawn mysteriously towards a desert lake where they all have the chance to help one another. The film features key performances from Joaquim de Almeida, Michelle Mania, and Skyler Day, and is directed by Fernando Fragata.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Backlight occurred in multiple locations across the USA from August to September 2008. This includes the Airplane Graveyard in Mojave, California, the Colorado River in Moab, Utah, Monument Valley in Arizona, El Mirage Dry Lake in California, and Lake Mead in Nevada.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Joaquim de Almeida | Jay |
| Michelle Mania | Lucy’s Mother |
| Skyler Day | Lucy |
| Scott Bailey | Matt |
| Joey Hagler | Daniel |
| Evelina Pereira | Helena |
| Donovan Scott | Old Farmer |
| Ana Cristina de Oliveira | Motel Receptionist |
| Jeff Swarthout | School Principal |
| Renee Ainsworth | Claire (voice) |
| James LaGrappe | Brad |
| Caitlin Carmichael | Jamie |
| Catherine Carmichael | Jamie’s Mother |
| Nicole Marie Comer | Sandy |
| Trevor Trout | Rufus |
| Bret Culpepper | Deputy Schmidt |
| Greg Reynolds | EMT #1 |
| Michelle Millage | EMT #2 |
| Christopher ‘Critter’ Antonucci | Motorcycle Thug (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The “Old Farmer” character in the movie is seen driving a 1958 Mercury M-100 pickup truck.
- The movie makes reference to A Song of Lisbon from 1933.
- The movie was filmed over the course of two months, from August to September 2008.
- Although set in a desert, the film’s main characters are strangely drawn to a lake – a fact which forms a key part of the plot.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Colorado River, Moab, Utah, USA
- Latitude: 38.5733155
- Longitude: -109.5498395
- Place ID: ChIJjS24muXhR4cRLcTV8XqxMgs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Moab, UT 84532, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Monument Valley, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 36.9913715
- Longitude: -110.1938672
- Place ID: ChIJpYbdG4QuN4cRkNg705qpqj4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Oljato-Monument Valley, AZ 84536, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: El Mirage Dry Lake, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.647
- Longitude: -117.60001
- Place ID: ChIJ23fK0VkKw4ARScbeLKxcRTU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: El Mirage Lake, California 92301, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Lake Mead, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 36.1435231
- Longitude: -114.4144415
- Place ID: ChIJbzrU3YZSyYARyrAcesu5FLU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lake Mead, United States
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
