The Balloon
“You're the balloon.”
Synopsis
A downtrodden mechanic lives in a deteriorating paradigm, but there is more than meets the eye when the past and present converge.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Pittsburgh 48 Hour DOUBLE RETRO Premier
Festival / Special Debut
February 27, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephanie Swift
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael A. Arnzen
- Original Score
- Ayca Akin
- Original Title
- The Balloon
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Budget
- $1K
- Production Studios
- S2 the S Pro
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephanie Swift
Michael A. Arnzen
Ayca Akin
Scott Danzig, Jeffrey Smee
DeJonna Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Stephanie Swift
Director
Michael A. Arnzen
Writer
DeJonna Williams
Producer
Scott Danzig
Editor
Jeffrey Smee
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Balloon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Balloon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Balloon about?
A downtrodden mechanic lives in a deteriorating paradigm, but there is more than meets the eye when the past and present converge.
Who directed The Balloon?
The Balloon was directed by Stephanie Swift.
Who stars in The Balloon?
The principal cast of The Balloon includes Rick Dutrow, Jess Uhler, Andrew Nesky, Melissa Rayworth, Roscoe List.
When was The Balloon released and how long is it?
The Balloon was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Balloon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Balloon was composed by Ayca Akin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Balloon?
The Balloon holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).