ABOUT
THE BLEACHER, an 8-minute animated/drama/horror film, presents a surreal and introspective journey starring Kate Micucci, Ben Sinclair, and Sky Elobar. Written and Directed by the creative force of the duo Adam Wilder and Nicole Daddona, and produced by Zeus Pictures, this distinctive film springs to life through the animation of Barney Abrahams and is set to an evocative score by Josh Ascalon. Set in the eccentric world of a laundromat, the story revolves around Rita Riat, or 'The Bleacher,' whose obsessive quest for a missing sock leads her into the depths of a washing machine and into her subconscious. Premiering at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, THE BLEACHER promises a mesmerizing blend of psychological twists and animated artistry.
8 MIN / USA / ENGLISH / ANIMATED/DRAMA/HORROR
LOGLINE
A woman’s life is upended when the disappearance of her sock at the laundromat causes her to get sucked into a washing machine.
SYNOPSIS
The self-service laundromat, Frugal Wash attracts a colorful and often disgruntled clientele, including Rita Riat (aka The Bleacher), whose discovery of a missing sock sends her into a near nervous breakdown. Convinced it’s either the work of the misfits waiting for their laundry or the broken-down machinery, Rita begins her search. Diving deep into the washing machine for a closer look, Rita is sucked into its claustrophobic confines and into the depths of her subconscious. There, she meets a dolphin-man trapped in a purgatory of lost socks. The bizarre ballet of seduction and revelation blurs reality for the pair, peeling back layers of Rita’s mundane life and exposing the harrowing truth behind the blood-stained sock that must be found.
ABOUT THE DIRECTORS
Adam Wilder and Nicole Daddona, the imaginative and visionary pair behind Magic Society Pictures, are renowned for their innovative approach to film and television. Merging iconic characters, well-crafted narratives, and a visual smorgasbord, their genre-bending work captivates audiences and transports them to otherworldly realms.
Their collaborations with networks like Amazon Studios, Adult Swim and MTV have led to significant festival acclaim, with their films premiering at SXSW, Fantasia Festival, and most recently, Sundance 2024. Celebrated works include 'The Mundanes,' which debuted at SXSW in 2023, and 'Sexy Furby,' a standout at the Fantasia Film Festival and winner of the L'Estrange Grand Prix. Known for their fantastical storytelling, Wilder and Daddona's upcoming feature film, selected for Frontières at the Cannes Marché du Film Market and set for production in 2024, is eagerly awaited.
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
Sundance Film Festival, 2024
SXSW Film Festival, 2024
Annecy International Animation Film Festival, 2024
Fantasia International Film Festival, 2024
Edinburgh International Film Festival, 2024
Guadalajara International Film Festival, 2024
CONTACT US
CONTACT US
BUSINESS INQUIRIES:
Zeus Pictures
zeus@zeuspic.com
DIRECTOR INQUIRIES:
Adam Wilder & Nicole Daddona
info@thebleacherfilm.com
PRESS:
Linda Brown
linda@indie-pr.com