Best of the Fests
DEBUT, OR, OBJECTS OF THE FIELD OF DEBRIS AS CURRENTLY CATALOGUED
Directed by Julian Castronovo
USA, 2025, 1h 18min, DCP
AFS Cinema
6406 N I-35 Suite 3100 Austin, TX 78752
Pricing
$13.50 evening / $11 matinee (available M-F for shows before 6 PM)
$4 discounts for AFS MAKE & WATCH members. Free for LOVE & Impact Circle members.
Discounts for AISD educators and local high school & college students are available at the box office with a valid school ID.
Accessibility
See more about the venue’s accessibility here.
“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.
