![]() Passive Aggressive Films is hosting its first screening of "Eldritch, USA" on Friday, April 28 at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at 4005 South Ave., Suite A. Teasers of the film are available for viewing on the Passive Aggressive Films YouTube at /watch?v=LhJKdqw04-A. Smith said he originally imagined the project to be a television series, but after brainstorming with others, landed on a feature film. Smith said he decided to create distinct sections in the event that a distributor picks up the project and would rather screen it as a series. "Eldritch, USA" is one hour and 48 minutes in length, broken up into six chapters. "Eldritch, USA" director of photography David Watson talks about the feature length film on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. More: Springfield actress Emma Elliot lands roles in new movie and Super Bowl commercial Weldin said this was a new challenge for him, but he enjoyed the process. Then, on set, these cast members lip-synced to their own tracks. Prior to four months of production that began in August 2021, cast members who sang in the film had to record the songs in a studio. Weldin said his specialty is live stage productions, so he was surprised to get the lead role. After graduating, he moved to Los Angeles were he worked as a background actor, before moving back to Springfield. Weldin graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in theatre. ![]() For lead actor Graham Weldin, who plays Geoff, the project was his first lead role in a feature film. Smith said most of the cast are either based in Springfield or lived in the area previously. The film features 30 cast members and an additional 30 to 40 extras. "Eldritch, USA" director, producer, writer and editor, Ryan Smith talks about the feature length film on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. ![]() With the goal to get the resurrected man back to normal, Geoff and others open up a portal to another world, accidentally summoning a type of cosmic entity. When a community member dies, Geoff decides to take him to the cult, who successfully brings the person back to life, but he's not the same. The older brother, Rich, is a news anchor, beloved by much of the community, and the younger brother, Geoff, finds himself behind the camera much of the time. The brothers work for a small-town television new station and are in constant competition due to sibling rivalry. "Eldritch, USA" is about two brothers who chase the story of a Midwestern, hillbilly cult, that claims it can resurrect people. "Eldritch, USA" cast and crew (from left) co-music producer Nathan Hurley, lead actor Graham Weldin, director of photography David Watson, and director, producer, writer, editor, Ryan Smith on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.Ĭults, murder, sibling rivalry and fun, upbeat sing-a-longs are all a part of "Eldritch, USA," a Springfield-produced musical film premiering at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema next month.
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