BEAUTIFUL DREAMS

FILM PITCH BY MATT BOLVARI

INDEX

1. SPECS

2.SCREENPLAY + THEMES

3.PROOF OF CONCEPT

4. CREATIVE TEAM

5. LOCATIONS

6. COMPARABLES

7. CAST

DIRECTOR: Matt Bolvari

SCREENPLAY BY: Matt Bolvari, Yujin Son, Iman Qadri, Rebecca Yoo

COMPOSER: NEW SUBSPACE, Michael Rowland

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Matt Bolvari

PRODUCTION DESIGN AND COSTUMES: Matt Bolvari, Michael Rowland, Yujin Son

PRODUCTION COMPANIES: New Subspace Productions, Ikigai

FORMAT: 16MM Film, 4:3 Ratio

ESTIMATED BUDGET: $20K

SCREENPLAY OVERVIEW

Samantha Moon, a seventeen year old Korean American girl, lives by herself in the city, often seeking comfort from her best friend, Julie Kim. Things start to take a dark turn when Owen, Julie’s boyfriend, returns from college with ominous warnings, and Samantha is met with dreams of premonition.

The three of them uncover the disturbing truths that lie hidden within their small town, while trying to survive the shadows of supernatural forces.

THEMES & MESSAGING

The main themes of the film are - The anxieties that come with being a woman, overcoming trauma, and being true to one’s self.

These topics are explored through varying degrees of ambiguity and thoughtfulness. For example, despite the protagonist being very closed off and dressing modestly, she is still sexualized by men throughout her life and the film itself.

Another example being, THE MAN, the central antagonistic force of the film, acting as a metaphor for the evil that men are capable of.

PROOF OF CONCEPT

BEAUTIFUL DREAMS CONCEPT TRAILER

A collection of the best moments we shot before production was cancelled due to the lead actress leaving for personal reasons.

CREATIVE TEAM

MATT BOLVARI

Filmmaker and musician, having previously directed a feature film as well as many music videos for prominent artists in the DMV music scene.

MICHAEL ROWLAND

Besides acting and working creatively behind the scenes, since the film’s inception, Michael will be contributing to the soundtrack as a musician who has gained a respectable following over the years, under the name psychedelicmike.

YUJIN SON

Originally playing Julie in the original version of the film, she would eventually take on a more behind the scenes position, co-rewriting the current draft of the screenplay and working closely on production aspects to ensure the film as an authentic Korean-American voice .

IMAN QADRI

Entrusted with overseeing the screenplay, coming from a filmmaking background and having started two production companies.

LOCATIONS

Almost all of the exterior scenes will be filmed in Georgetown, DC as it perfectly captures the vintage and mysterious aesthetic the film needs. Other exterior filming locations will include Korea Town in New York, and the Howard district of DC.

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COMPARABLES

The Exorcist (1973)

Budget: $12M
Worldwide Gross: $441M
An instant classic, recognized as one of the greatest films ever made.
Hereditary (2018)

Budget: $10M
Worldwide Gross $87.8M
A critically acclaimed box office hit that helped put A24 on the map.
Rosemary's Baby (1968)

Budget: $3.2M
Worldwide Gross: $33M
The Oscar winning masterpiece that redefined horror
Eraserhead (1977)

Budget: $100K
Worldwide Gross: $7M
A critically acclaimed cult classic which put legendary filmmaker, David Lynch on the map.
End of Evangelion (1997)

Budget: $2M
Worldwide Gross: $20M
A landmark achievement in animation and filmmaking, and smash hit in Japan
Skinamarink (2023)

Budget: $15K
Worldwide Gross: $2M
An instant cult classic and surprise hit with it’s tiny budget.