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Psychedelic Pictures Presents: Puff

"Puff' is a wild rock and roll Romantic comedy.
It has been described as Pink Floyd the Wall with a happy ending.
The Venice Film Week described it as Oliver Stone with Dick and fart jokes!"

All of our mothers highly recommend it!

Psychedelic Pictures make unapologetic comedies. We use music, laughter, and drama to investigate all the beautiful things that make life worth living.

Psychedelic Pictures is a Global Home for Comedy and Music. All of our shows start with the trademark "Psychedelic Pictures Presents".  It is a throwback to the Great Rock Promoter "Bill Graham Presents". Our films are National Lampoon meets The Grateful Dead. At Psychedelic Pictures, we have licensed professionals working 24/7 to make you smile.

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  • Tod Lautenberg
    Director
  • Tod Lautenberg
    Writer
  • Chris Dawson
    Key Cast
    "Mr Jackson"
  • Rick Kariolic
    Key Cast
    "Vinnie"
  • Tod Lautenberg
    Key Cast
    "John"
  • Katy Rust Alley
    Key Cast
    "Jill"
  • Taso Mikroulis
    Key Cast
    "Jack"
  • Jessica DiGiovanni
    Key Cast
    "Sally"
  • David Marks
    Key Cast
    "Bada Brethen"
  • Jolana Opava
    Key Cast
    "Zsa Zsa"
  • Jolana Opava Lautenberg
    Producer
  • Rick Kariolic
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Psychedelic Comedy
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 28 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 14, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    77,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    DIgital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Orlando International FIlm Festival
    Orlando
    United States
    July 14, 2023
    Honorable Mention
Director Biography - Tod Lautenberg

Our Director Tod Lautenberg started out doing comedy in clubs in college. He later worked as part the writing team of “The Simpsons at 20th Century Fox learning about comedy. He also worked as a film editor on network shows such as "Scrubs" and films such as "Independence Day" at Fox and "Sorority Boys" at Disney.  

Tod was trained by Oscar winning editor Richard Halsey ("Rocky", "Moscow on The Hudson").  He has edited multiple feature films, documentaries, and TV episodes. He moved on to work as a Director on music videos, commercials, and his debut comedy feature film: "Psychedelic Pictures Presents: Puff".

Tod Lautenberg completed a lifetime goal when by writing, editing, and directing and starring in "Psychedelic Pictures Presents: Puff”, which is racking up the international recognition. “Puff” was the winner of Best Comedy at the I. F.P. film Playoff. Tod Lautenberg also was awarded Best Director, Best Writer, and Best Actor for “Puff”at the Big House Film Festival in Los Angeles. Tod has taken “Puff”to the Venice Film Week in Italy and both the Jehlum & the Garden City Film Festivals in India.    

Tod Lautenberg is on a mission to cheer up a sad and weary world through art.

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Director Statement

PSYCHEDELIC PICTURES PRESENTS: PUFF 
We completed the Psychedelic Comedy Film with a rocking soundtrack of live music that spans the whole 88 minutes of the film.

“Puff” racked up the international recognition competing in 21 festivals in 9 countries and winning 7 ribbons.

*WINNER BEST COMEDY FEATURE: Independent Film Playoff - USA 
*WINNER BEST DIRECTOR - TOD LAUTENBERG: Big House Film Festival Los Angeles  
 *WINNER AUDIENCE AWARD: The Los Angeles Underground Film Festival
*WINNER BEST WRITER: TOD LAUTENBERG: Big House Film Festival Los Angeles   
*WINNER BEST ENSEMBLE CAST: Big House Film Festival Los Angeles 
*SEMI-FINALIST Los Angeles Cinefest
*OFFICIAL SELECTION: Jehlum Film Festival, Sri Lanka, India  
*OFFICIAL SELECTION: Garden City Film Festival, Cashmere, India 
*OFFICIAL SELECTION: VENICE FILM WEEK  Venice, Italy
*OFFICIAL SELECTION: Asian Film Center Global Festival - Kolkata, India
*OFFICIAL SELECTION:Hyper Hybrid - Festival Munich, Germany

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