The Moving Picture Co. 1914

2014 0h 15m EN

Synopsis

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In the early 1900s, Ellen, an aspiring actress, tries to find her lucky break in a studio where everything goes wrong.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

'Weird Al' Yankovic
Jesus
Adam Celentano
Comic
Nick Celentano
Apostle / Cameraman / Suitor
Jody Fasanella
Receptionist / Wardrobe Maiden
Brendan McIvor Fleming
Director
Collin Fowler
Cameraman
Douglas Kirkland
Photographer
Ryan Anthony Martin
Cameraman

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mark Kirkland
Writers: Mark Kirkland
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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Tight 15-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Don Barrozo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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'Weird Al' Yankovic and Adam Celentano and Nick Celentano carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3515742 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Mark Kirkland directs. Don Barrozo cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 15-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 12 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Don Barrozo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5'Weird Al' Yankovic and Adam Celentano and Nick Celentano carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt3515742 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.