Dustin Rikert on Lost in Paradise w/ Lacey Chabert & Ian Harding + A Grand Biltmore Christmas

Описание: Director Dustin Rikert returns to talk about Lost in Paradise, a Hallmark romance unlike anything we’ve seen before.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Fiji, Lost in Paradise follows Sophia, a high-end fashion founder, and Max, a chef, who are stranded on a “deserted” island and forced to rely on each other to survive. Dustin breaks down the creative choices behind the story, collaborating with Lacey Chabert and Ian Harding and why this film feels different from traditional Hallmark romances, and how location and scale shaped the movie.

We also talk about:
– Why Fiji became more than just a backdrop and the challenges and benefit of filming on location
– The “don’t get along at first” dynamic between Sophia and Max
– Working with an animal co-star
– The fantastic secondary cast
– What audiences should take away beyond the romance

If you’re curious how Lost in Paradise pushed the boundaries of what a Hallmark movie can be, this conversation offers a rare behind-the-scenes look.

PLUS, Dustin is off to direct A Grand Biltmore Christmas next week and he takes a few minute to talk about why fans are going to love it and he also sets the record straight about how it's its own movie, different story, different characters, and what he's excited for fans to see.

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