A 35mm movie adaptation of the Paul Bowles masterpiece A Distant Episode.
A modern fable with elements of Greek tragedy, and iconic characters audiences can relate to.
Violence... doom... and an operatic climax
Omar Lopex
Director
Lopex helms StandardFantastic Pictures, whose productions have screened in competition at Cannes Semaine de la Critique, Fantastic Fest, SXSW Sydney, PROOF by American Cinematheque, Big Muddy, San Diego Underground Film Festival, and more.
He is the recipient of grants from American Artists, Foundation for Contemporary Arts, Avery-Tsui Foundation, California Arts Council, andConrad Prebys Foundation.
Lopex founded and directs the Transborder Film Foundation and serves on the Advisory Council for the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at the University of California San Diego.
Gabriel Fontes
Cinematographer
Brazilian born, LA-based, Fontes has 17 years of experience on film sets. His first narrative feature MARRAIA won best cinematography at Festival Cine Pedra Azul 2024. Recent films: Table in the Wilderness and Lone Crew. Commercial clients: HBO MAX, NIKE, PUMA, ADIDAS, CHANEL, FIAT, NISSAN, and more.
HEKLA
Composer
In her hands, the theremin covers an enormous range, from skitteringbirdsong to grinding, tectonic sub-bass.
Credits include L’Incidente (2023),Grand Jury Prize Winner at Slamdance.
