Director:
Jeffrey Balsmeyer
Run Time: 91 minutes
Country: USA
Jeffrey Balsmeyer
Run Time: 91 minutes
Country: USA
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"A terrific little yarn about pluck, perseverance and friendship overcoming the odds, LIGHTBULB is exactly what's needed in these troubled times." - Lael Loewenstein, Variety.
Eliciting an exuberant standing ovation at its world premiere, Jeff Balsmeyer’s LIGHTBULB is a “radiant testament to the American spirit.” – Santa Barbara Independent.
“The script is great, the dialogue engaging and honest, and the performances…were all superb.” – Movie City News.
Matt has nearly thought of it all—from the remote control beer mug, to the 10-second toothbrush, to an assortment of “animated” wristwatches. Yet, despite all of these failed attempts to get rich quick, he still finds inspiration from the likes of Thomas Edison to the guy who invented bubblewrap. Matt is sure the next “big idea” is just waiting to be “received” by him. But ideas cost money—which Matt doesn’t have. And his compulsive gambling best friend and business partner Sam isn’t helping much either. When Matt loses his last (borrowed) cent at the casino, his flight attendant wife Gina gets fed up and leaves him. Forced to find work at a furniture superstore, Matt should be distraught—but he hasn’t given up on thinking up his own “lightbulb” invention. Based on screenwriter Mike Cram's own story, LIGHTBULB is a quirky rags-to-riches tale featuring a slew of talented actors—including Dallas Roberts (“Walk the Line”), Jeremy Renner ("The Assassination of Jesse James" and the upcoming "The Hurt Locker"), Ayelet Zurer (“Munich”), and Marguerite Moreau (“Wet Hot American Summer”). This feel-good film will surely inspire the masses. – E.J.B.
| Category | American Independents, OPENING NIGHT |
| Producer | Mike Cram |
| Screenplay | Mike Cram |
| Cinematography | Geoffrey Hall |
| Editing | Marcus D'Arcy |
| Principal Cast | Dallas Roberts, Ayelet Zurer, Jeremy Renner, Marguerite Moreau |
| Director Bio | Jeff Balsmeyer began his career in the film industry as a storyboard artist, working on such films as “Last of the Mohicans,” “Malcolm X,” and “Scent of a Woman.” His short film “The Room” (1992) won the SACD Award at the Cannes Film Festival. Before directing his first feature film, “Danny Deckchair” in 2003, he also worked as assistant director on several films. |
| Select Filmography | “Danny Deckchair” (2003), LIGHTBULB (2009) |
| Print Source |
Pacific Productions Mike Cram mike@pacificdirectsales.com |
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