This is Not a Film
“This is not an actor. This is not a scene.”
Synopsis
In a broken attempt to find a woman who has broken his heart, a Manhattan shoe salesman fearlessly throws himself into the world of guerilla filmmaking, creating a 'modern day message in a bottle' - actually a videotape - hoping that someone seeing it (maybe you?) will know his ex-girlfriend. To help the viewer understand who he is and why his girlfriend left him, this neophyte filmmaker hires a temperamental actress to play his ex and together they reenact scenes from his failed relationship. During the course of filming, Michael's mistakes, blunders and inadequacies as a boyfriend are mercilessly pointed out to him. This Is Not A Film is a romantic comedy about making a mistake and recognizing it in the most painful way possible - by making it all over again.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael A. Nickles
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael A. Nickles
- Original Score
- Bob Schneider
- Original Title
- This is Not a Film
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Laughing Circle, R.I.P.E.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael A. Nickles
Michael A. Nickles
Bob Schneider
Michael A. Nickles
Bernard Lhert
Michael A. Nickles
Department Leadership Roster
Michael A. Nickles
Director of Photography
Bob Schneider
Original Music Composer
Bernard Lhert
Editor
Michael A. Nickles
Writer
Michael A. Nickles
Director
Michael A. Nickles
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About This is Not a Film
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What is This is Not a Film about?
In a broken attempt to find a woman who has broken his heart, a Manhattan shoe salesman fearlessly throws himself into the world of guerilla filmmaking, creating a 'modern day message in a bottle' - actually a videotape - hoping that someone seeing it (maybe you?) will know his ex-girlfriend. To help the viewer understand who he is and why his girlfriend left him, this neophyte filmmaker hires a temperamental actress to play his ex and together they reenact scenes from his failed relationship. During the course of filming, Michael's mistakes, blunders and inadequacies as a boyfriend are mercilessly pointed out to him. This Is Not A Film is a romantic comedy about making a mistake and recognizing it in the most painful way possible - by making it all over again.
Who directed This is Not a Film?
This is Not a Film was directed by Michael A. Nickles.
Who stars in This is Not a Film?
The principal cast of This is Not a Film includes Michael Leydon Campbell, Nadia Dajani, Craig Carlisle, Jack Kehler, Callie Thorne.
When was This is Not a Film released and how long is it?
This is Not a Film was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for This is Not a Film?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This is Not a Film was composed by Bob Schneider.