Short Film
GHOSTS DO BUY
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Directed by Samuel J. Attias
Synopsis
He calls himself a screenwriter.
Hollywood calls him nothing.
He's broke, rejected, and talks to a poster of Michael Curtiz.
His last script? A ghost story. His last hope? That someone still believes in film.
He keeps typing. Because deep down, he still thinks stories matter.
Even if no one's buying.
Why Shoot on Film Matters
Panavision Panaflex XL2
The camera that captured cinema history
Kodak Ektachrome
35mm film stock with unmatched color depth
We're living in a time where AI generates full scenes. Where speed replaces craft. Where the process is disappearing.
For us, shooting on film isn't nostalgia, it's resistance. A way of saying we still believe in the work. In light, texture, imperfection.
This is our generation's quiet rebellion. A way to say: cinema still matters.
Samuel J. Attias
Samuel J. Attias is a French screenwriter and director who studied at Columbia College Chicago for five years, where he honed his cinematic voice.
At just 18, he directed his first feature film, Murmure de la jeunesse. His second, Wisteria, a Western shot in France, was selected at several American festivals.
Driven by an enduring passion for Golden Age cinema, Samuel draws inspiration from masters like Michael Curtiz, Joseph H. Lewis, and John Ford. His work is a visual quest, a belief that storytelling begins with images, not formulas.
French filmmaker. Cinephile. Storyteller.
This is his most personal film, a tribute to ghosts, scripts, and the dream of Hollywood.
Oscar Campaign Strategy
Theatrical Qualification
1-Week Run at a Laemmle-type theater in Los Angeles
7 consecutive days of theatrical exhibition to meet Academy eligibility requirements
Special 35mm Screening
Vista Theatre - Los Angeles
Exclusive 35mm projection at this iconic single-screen theater, showcasing our commitment to film craftsmanship
Academy Consideration
Short Film Categories
Targeting Live Action Short Film category with our authentic 35mm production approach
"In an era of digital dominance, shooting on 35mm film isn't just a creative choice, it's a statement. It's our way of honoring the craft that built Hollywood."
Samuel J. Attias, Director
Goal: $270,000
100% tax-deductible via Fractured Atlas (501c3)
Festival Circuit
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