A haunting compilation of performances from deceased actors, existing only on a deteriorating 35mm print
Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases
The Ghostly Assembly
Producers compile classic performances from deceased actors into a unique cinematic experience.
Key Events
Film Compilation Created — Producers compile classic performances Characters: Catherine Bray, Anthony Ing, ShackletonLocation: Studio Loop
Vintage Performances Selected — Scenes from 1960s and earlier films chosen Characters: Claire, Maria, Andrew, Carl, Lucy, CarolLocation: Film archives
Studio Loop — Where the film was created Characters: Catherine Bray, Anthony Ing, ShackletonLocation: Production studio
Fragile Preservation
The creation of a single 35mm print that begins deteriorating with each screening, creating urgency.
Key Events
Single Print Created — Fragile master copy produced Characters: Catherine Bray, Anthony IngLocation: Film laboratory
First Screening — Initial audience experiences the ghostly compilation Characters: Claire, Maria, Andrew, Carl, Lucy, Carol, Catherine BrayLocation: Cinema theater
Film Deterioration Begins — Physical damage starts with each projection Characters: Anthony Ing, ShackletonLocation: Film storage
35mm Film Print — The only physical copy of the film Characters: Catherine Bray, Anthony IngLocation: Film laboratory
Cinematic Journey — Audience experiences nostalgic film history Characters: Claire, Maria, Andrew, Carl, Lucy, CarolLocation: Screening room
Ephemeral Legacy
The film becomes a meditation on impermanence as audiences witness its gradual disappearance.
Key Events
Film Deterioration Begins — Physical damage starts with each projection Characters: Anthony Ing, ShackletonLocation: Film storage
Preservation Awareness — Filmmakers acknowledge film's impermanent nature Characters: Catherine Bray, Anthony Ing, ShackletonLocation: Studio office
Final Screening — Last chance to see the deteriorating masterpiece Characters: Claire, Maria, Andrew, Carl, Lucy, Carol, Catherine BrayLocation: Cinema theater
Story Breakdown
Origins — The creation and concept behind the unique compilation film
Producers — Catherine Bray, Anthony Ing, and Shackleton
Studio Loop — The production company behind the project
Film Selection — Classic performances from 1960s and earlier films
Physical Manifestation — The tangible form and fragile nature of the film
Single 35mm Print — The only physical copy of the film
Deterioration Process — Gradual damage with each screening
Preservation Challenges — The race against time to document the film
Thematic Elements — The deeper meanings and artistic statements of the film
Impermanence — The inevitable decay of both film and human life
Memory Preservation — Capturing performances before they're lost forever
Audience Experience — The unique, ephemeral nature of each screening
Featured Performers — The actors whose performances are compiled in the film
Claire (Jicky Schnee) — Featured performer in the compilation
Maria (Ana Asensio) — Featured performer in the compilation
Andrew (Michael Kelly) — Featured performer in the compilation
Carl (Rip Torn) — Featured performer in the compilation
Lucy (Morgan Taddeo) — Featured performer in the compilation
Carol (Rhoda Pauley) — Featured performer in the compilation
After Andrew and Claire, a young couple attempting to restart their live, moves to an isolated school house in farm country, their neighbors and nature itself, trigger a surprising chain of events