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      Overnight Sensation

      2000 1h 30m Comedy List
      Reviews A refugee from the Hollywood system, Matthew Wells (Sean Dugan) has written a screenplay for a high-concept thriller. Confident that he can find someone willing to produce his movie, he decides to promote himself at the Sundance Film Festival. He soon finds himself in touch with Abe Pollard (Mark Goddard), an agent who seems excited about Matthew's movie and his potential future projects. But, when art and commerce collide, Matthew finds himself at a do-or-die moment in his career. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member An indie film about the the insanity and drama of the indie film award circuit certainly has potential. That potential remains as this film fails to actualize it. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis A refugee from the Hollywood system, Matthew Wells (Sean Dugan) has written a screenplay for a high-concept thriller. Confident that he can find someone willing to produce his movie, he decides to promote himself at the Sundance Film Festival. He soon finds himself in touch with Abe Pollard (Mark Goddard), an agent who seems excited about Matthew's movie and his potential future projects. But, when art and commerce collide, Matthew finds himself at a do-or-die moment in his career.
      Director
      Glen Trotiner
      Screenwriter
      Glen Trotiner
      Production Co
      Paramount
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Nov 26, 2002
      Runtime
      1h 30m