Best of the Fests

DEBUT, OR, OBJECTS OF THE FIELD OF DEBRIS AS CURRENTLY CATALOGUED

Directed by Julian Castronovo

USA, 2025, 1h 18min, DCP

Best of the Fests

There are no current or future screenings planned for this film.

SCHEDULE UPDATES: The following showtimes have been canceled: Sunday, January 25, 1:30 PM. All tickets will be refunded within 72 hours, and the refund should be reflected on your end within seven days.

“Borgesian techno-noir.”
—Screen Slate

“The most impressive aspect of DEBUT is its variety and ingenuity … it explores the multitudinous of the image, finding near infinite forms to present an idea artistically, all at minimal cost and with limited resources.”
—Nonlinearities

“The first Ritalin film, one which replicates the experience of going on endless online deep dives while on ADHD stimulants.”
—Artillery Magazine

Director Julian Castronovo stars as “Julian Castronovo,” a filmmaker and writer who uncovers a link to the mysterious disappearance of an art forger. Soon, he becomes unsure whether he is authoring the true-crime film he is creating or trapped within it. Crafted from viral clips, endless‑runner mobile games, Photo Booth recordings, and even a puppet — on a production budget of $900 — DEBUT is cinematic copy‑pasta.

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