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Overnight Sensation

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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.

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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
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Glen Trotiner

Director

Sean Dugan

Matthew Wells

Maxwell Caulfield

Mark Connor

Seth William Meier

Rick Foster

Mark Goddard

Abe Pollard

Harold Perrineau

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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