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Misanthropes

Two restaurant employees, an erratic indie filmmaker, an aspiring actress, and a local bossa nova musician find their lives intersecting through relationships and supernatural phenomena in modern-day Atlanta.

  • Bill Guzik
    Director
  • Ross Politi
    Writer
  • Bill Guzik
    Writer
  • Tyler Jones
    Writer
  • Bill Guzik
    Producer
  • Stephanie Pharr
    Key Cast
    "Geraldine"
  • Tyler Jones
    Key Cast
    "Waylon"
  • Ross Politi
    Key Cast
    "Bates"
  • Bill Guzik
    Key Cast
    "Daniel"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 25 minutes 25 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 2, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Bill Guzik

Bill Guzik is an American independent filmmaker living and working in Atlanta. Beginning at a young age, his experience behind the camera spans a few decades, with an early focus in documentary filmmaking. His more recent films and music videos explore surrealism and absurdity tethered to dramatic narratives that may leave the audience with questions. He founded Idol Films in 2020 to further his artistic endeavors in filmmaking and video production.

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Director Statement

"Misanthropes" was filmed entirely in Atlanta, Georgia over the course of four years. Produced independently on a shoestring budget, the film features a collage of local talent, landmark locations, and a killer soundtrack.