Light Up the Night
Synopsis
Light Up the Night is an analog science-fiction short film set in an Orwellian, futuristic 1980s. The story tells the tensions flaring between rebellious citizens and robotic law enforcement. We are introduced to two dissidents as they take aim at the city's looming, panoptic control tower, while local band The Protomen take the stage amidst the action, inciting unrest as they narrate the struggle.
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Light Up The Night - Official Music Video
Type: Clip • Published 2016-12-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Austin Music Video Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 23, 2016
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Sundin, Caspar Newbolt
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Sundin, John Sebastian La Valle, Caspar Newbolt
- Original Title
- Light Up the Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- The Telescreen Company, Sound Machine Records
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Sundin, Caspar Newbolt
Matt Sundin, John Sebastian La Valle, Caspar Newbolt
Matt Sundin
Kathleen La Valle, John Sebastian La Valle, Jim Muscarella
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Matt Sundin
Director
Matt Sundin
Writer
Jim Muscarella
Producer
John Sebastian La Valle
Writer
Caspar Newbolt
Director
Caspar Newbolt
Writer
Matt Sundin
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What is Light Up the Night about?
Light Up the Night is an analog science-fiction short film set in an Orwellian, futuristic 1980s. The story tells the tensions flaring between rebellious citizens and robotic law enforcement. We are introduced to two dissidents as they take aim at the city's looming, panoptic control tower, while local band The Protomen take the stage amidst the action, inciting unrest as they narrate the struggle.
Who directed Light Up the Night?
Light Up the Night was directed by Matt Sundin, Caspar Newbolt.
Who stars in Light Up the Night?
The principal cast of Light Up the Night includes James Ransone, Laine Rettmer, Joel Nagle, Elan Even, Adam M. Griffith.
When was Light Up the Night released and how long is it?
Light Up the Night was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 17m.