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The Film Lost To Time

The Film Lost To Time

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The Film Lost To Time

"Life Is Short...But Art Lives On."

2024

1h 15m

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Drama

Mystery

Thriller

Overview

A film buff's obsession with an elusive, possibly nonexistent film spirals into a dangerous descent, blurring the line between reality and madness.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Anthony Capanzana

Johnny/Anthony

Ali Shmaisani

Ali Shmaisani

Vincent Ventura/Liam

Stuntman Trevor Thompson

Jordan/Trevor

Calum Csunyoscka

Garrett/Calum

Keenan Howard

Chris/Keenan

Dimitri Apostolos

Phil/Dimitri

Hanna Krehling

Sarah/Hanna

Olivia Cugliari

Johnny's Friend #1

Arsen Martyrosian

Arsen Martyrosian

Johnny's Friend #2

Nate Wilson

Nate Wilson

Johnny's Friend #3/The Director

Creative team

Directed by: Brandon Espana
Written by: Brandon Espana
Produced by: Brandon Espana

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