Hacking at Leaves
Synopsis
Hacking at Leaves documents artist and hazmat-suit aficionado Johannes Grenzfurthner as he attempts to come to terms with the United States' colonial past, Navajo tribal history, and the hacker movement. The story hones in on a small tinker space in Durango, Colorado, that made significant contributions to worldwide COVID relief efforts. But things go awry when Uncle Sam interferes with the film's production.
Top Cast
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Johannes Grenzfurthner
Self / host
Max Grodénchik
Uncle Sam
Chase Masterson
Self / medical professionals
MorningStar Angeline
Anonymous anarcho-syndicalist Navajo hacker
Dan Jovanovic
Trump (voice)
Jello Biafra
Self
Sophia Cacciola
Self
Michael J. Epstein
Self
Cory Doctorow
Self
Jason Scott
Self
Roland Gratzer
Self
Kudra Owens
Self
Janene Yazzie
Self
Stefan Tiron
Self
Kenyatta Cheese
Self
Raven Chacon
Self
Mitch Altman
Self
Julie Carpenter
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Diagonale Film Festival, Graz, Austria
Festival / Special Debut
August 29, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johannes Grenzfurthner
- Screenplay & Story
- Johannes Grenzfurthner
- Original Title
- Hacking at Leaves
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $60K
- Production Studios
- monochrom Propulsion Systems
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johannes Grenzfurthner
Johannes Grenzfurthner
Sebastian Schreiner
Department Leadership Roster
Johannes Grenzfurthner
Writer
Johannes Grenzfurthner
Director
Sebastian Schreiner
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hacking at Leaves
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What is Hacking at Leaves about?
Hacking at Leaves documents artist and hazmat-suit aficionado Johannes Grenzfurthner as he attempts to come to terms with the United States' colonial past, Navajo tribal history, and the hacker movement. The story hones in on a small tinker space in Durango, Colorado, that made significant contributions to worldwide COVID relief efforts. But things go awry when Uncle Sam interferes with the film's production.
Who directed Hacking at Leaves?
Hacking at Leaves was directed by Johannes Grenzfurthner.
Who stars in Hacking at Leaves?
The principal cast of Hacking at Leaves includes Johannes Grenzfurthner, Max Grodénchik, Chase Masterson, MorningStar Angeline, Dan Jovanovic.
When was Hacking at Leaves released and how long is it?
Hacking at Leaves was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.