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Real Fiction
20 minutes
A struggling novelist’s career and family become entangled in deceit and tragedy when he begins leading a dangerous secret life.
Intended Audience: Mature
Zach, a gifted writer and devoted son is as ambitious as he is impatient. Success in his business seems impossibly elusive after trying every avenue available to him, and without adequate funds to provide treatment for his increasingly ill mother, it seems like a miracle when Damien, an influential literary agent, expresses interest in taking Zach on as a client. However, there's a catch...
As Damien guides Zach ever closer to monetary and career success, Zach’s relationship with AJ begins to deteriorate while conversely, Damien not only begins to realize the error of his ways, but learns from Zach the ability to love again.
Yet in a world where nothing is what it seems, and in an industry where all actions are relative to their context, the incendiary mixture of jealousy, desperation and love can sometimes prove lethal.
Winner: Panavision New Filmmaker Award 2007
- Directed by: Nicholas Lam
- Written by: Nicholas Lam
- Produced by: Marc Cittadino, Dave O'Brien
- Run Time: 20 minutes
- Release Date: 2008
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Country:
United States of America
- Intended Audience: mature
- Website Real Fiction
Written by Nicholas Lam
Produced by Marc Cittadino, Dave O'Brien
Cast
Michael Garbe: Zach
Adam Hale: AJ
Michael Gregory: Damien
Addie Daddio: Kate
Matthew Rimmer: Agent Cunningham
Marcella Pabros-Clark: Dr. Lee
Brett Rothfeld: Sound Editor
Andy Dugan: Production Manager
Neenah Tran: Costume Designer
Roy Rede: Production Designer
Lisa Hamil: Casting Director
Brad Winderbaum: Editor
Joseph White: Director of Photography
Timo Chen: Composer
Shannon Gardner: Executive Producer
Chris Lee: Executive Producer
Michelle Kramer: 1st AD
Samantha Housman: 2nd AD
Nicolas Martin: Camera Operator
Collin Brink: Camera Operator
Elliot Schackne: 1st AC
June Zandona: 2nd AC
Fred Stuben: Production Sound Mixer
Joshua A. Wilkinson: Production Sound Mixer
Christopher Buch: Boom Operator
Beau Weiss: Boom Operator
Tom Howard: Key Grip
Ali Hoffman: Best Boy Grip
Logan Leistikow: Grip
Miko Dannels: Grip
Donald Rubiano: Grip/Driver
Robert Lam: Gaffer
Jay Muranaka: Best Boy Electric
Matt Castellitto: Electric
Mickey Finnegan: Electric
Ron Woodard: Set Decorator
Joey Vigour: Set Dresser
Mary Gutfleisch: Key Art PA
Paandrea Babineau: Art
Kajena Baty: Wardrobe Assistant
Christina Chilcote: Key Makeup/Hairstylist
Scott Markus: Script Supervisor
Brian Pope: Stills Photographers
Kris Fitzgerald: Stills Photographer
Marcy Parco: Assistant to Mr. Cittadino and Mr. Dugan
Palisa French: 2nd 2nd AD
Anson Olmos: Production Assistant
Hailey Heath: Production Assistant
Ryan Kohler: Production Assistant
Jennifer Lukich: Production Assistant
Nick Ali: Production Assistant
Fanny Penny: Production Assistant
Christopher Bradley: Special Effects Coordinator
Nancy McCrumb: Special Effects Assistant
Lisbeth Caiaffa: Caterer
Amazing film which chronicles the emotional rise and fall of a young artist as he struggles to break into the publishing industry. Don't miss the riveting climax as the paths of all those involved in Zach's life eventually, and inevitably, collide. An outstanding debut!
wonderful film!; superb script by budding screenwriter/director of a young man's struggle to succeed in a tough industry; sensitively acted with great authenticity under the guidance of director, Nick Lam. Nick Lam is a talent to watch!
terrific coming-of-age story. kept me intrigued from beginning to end. great plot and excellent acting. look forward to more films from what appears to be a budding writer/director.
Fantastic! The plot is excellent and the film captures the emotional essence of it's characters in a fluid way. A wonderful debut film from rookie director, Nick Lam!
The writer/director has captured the essence of a classic Hollywood tale of ambition and self-betrayal. It's beautifully shot and lovingly constructed. Though this story revolves around the sexual exploitation within the context of a same sex relationship, the themes are at once intensely personal and universal. Anyone whose ever wanted to show and express themselves to the world has an artist, can relate. Mr. Lam has demonstrated himself to be part of a new generation of filmmakers able to deliver well-crafted stories that paint a clear world with a definite point of view, while being accessible. We can already see the signs of a master of tone, through his great artistic choices. I look forward to seeing what else this filmmaker will bring us in the future.
Poignant and moving, the film explores the intricacies between the boundaries of love and the quest to succeed in life. Universally relatable and devastatingly powerful, this is a great little film that clearly was directed with temperance, decisiveness and sensitivity.
i googled the director and found that he has a lot of other work online! great stuff!
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