A Moment in the Sun
“One small town. One big chance.”
Synopsis
As the solar eclipse of 2024 races towards Houlton, Maine - a township of approximately 6,000 people - they must find a way to host 40,000 stargazing strangers the only way they know how: with open arms and open hearts.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gold Coast Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 5, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Van Kalken, Mia Weinberger
- Original Score
- Allister Harrison
- Original Title
- A Moment in the Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Film Focus Productions, Screen Queensland, Screen Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Van Kalken, Mia Weinberger
Allister Harrison
Thomas Van Kalken
Aida Vucic, Jacob Richardson
Department Leadership Roster
Aida Vucic
Producer
Thomas Van Kalken
Editor
Thomas Van Kalken
Director
Mia Weinberger
Director
Jacob Richardson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Moment in the Sun.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Moment in the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Moment in the Sun about?
As the solar eclipse of 2024 races towards Houlton, Maine - a township of approximately 6,000 people - they must find a way to host 40,000 stargazing strangers the only way they know how: with open arms and open hearts.
Who directed A Moment in the Sun?
A Moment in the Sun was directed by Thomas Van Kalken, Mia Weinberger.
Who stars in A Moment in the Sun?
The principal cast of A Moment in the Sun includes Not specified.
When was A Moment in the Sun released and how long is it?
A Moment in the Sun was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for A Moment in the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Moment in the Sun was composed by Allister Harrison.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Moment in the Sun?
A Moment in the Sun holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).