Cannes Man Redux
Based on a True Story
90-120 minutes Narrative Drama
Writer/Director: Susan Hillary
Email: susanhillaryproductions@gmail.com
Web: https://goshengreenfarm.com/
Synopsis
In 1994, a small ragtag group of independent filmmakers, under the leadership of a young female director, went to the Cannes Film Festival to make a low-budget fish-out-of-water comedy with improvisational legend Seymour Cassell.
What ensues is A-list actors, Johnny Depp, John Malkovich, Treat Williams, Dennis Hopper, etc., join in the romp, improvise scenes, and an exciting film starts taking shape.
Then, a sudden reversal, the director was fired without explanation, and the project was handed over to a man who wasn't part of the original team.
Logline
An aspiring woman snags an opportunity to direct an improv mockumentary with A-List actors at the Cannes Film Festival, only to have the rug pulled out under her when she returns.
Audience
An inspiration for any Woman with a dream and Men who want the women in their life to succeed.
Theme
The challenges and obstacles faced by women trying to break into the male-dominated field of filmmaking and the grit, perseverance, and determination it takes to break through the glass ceiling.
Production
Re-enacted behind the scenes micro-budget filmmaking with rag team of filmmakers.
Dailies of the original 16mm footage with A-list actors
Interviews with original crew and talent