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Nuclear Daydreams

In a desolate bomb shelter, a man named Adam meticulously broadcasts a makeshift radio show to cope with his isolation, until a mysterious voice over the airwaves disrupts his routines.

  • Alex Swetlitschnyj
    Director
  • Lorenzo Graziano
    Director
  • Alex Swetlitschnyj
    Writer
  • Lorenzo Graziano
    Writer
  • Samantha Toronto
    Producer
  • Andy Slepman
    Key Cast
    "Adam"
  • Brian Wilken
    Key Cast
    "The Trucker"
  • Rachel Kordell
    Key Cast
    "Emily"
  • Lorenzo Graziano
    Director of Photography
  • Samantha Toronto
    1st Assistant Director
  • Allison Higgins
    Production Designer
  • Lorenzo Graziano
    Editor
  • Colin Tunney
    Associate Producer
  • Joe Cuozzo
    Associate Producer
  • Alex Swetlitschnyj
    Music Composer
  • Juan Ospina
    1st Assistant Camera
  • RJ Mclaughlin
    2nd Assistant Camera
  • John Caccamo
    Gaffer
  • Sami Muhtaseb
    Gaffer
  • Pablo Arias
    Grip
  • Sean Ferguson
    Grip
  • Andrew Casey
    Sound Recordist
  • Grace Saltalamacchia
    Script Supervisor
  • Jessica Gonzalez
    BTS
  • Nick Ricciardi
    BTS
  • Noah Van Vliet
    Production Assistant
  • Eli Horowitz
    Production Assistant
  • Thallys Ribeiro
    Production Assistant
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Surrealist, Drama
  • Runtime:
    23 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 16, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 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
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Alex Swetlitschnyj, Lorenzo Graziano

Lorenzo Graziano and Alex Swetlitschnyj are New Jersey based filmmakers dedicated to crafting surreal, immersive films that draw audiences into different worlds.

Originally a musical artist, Alex's passion for film making stems from his belief that storytelling connects us to ourselves and something greater. His work explores how the shared experience of film deepens the understanding of existence through each individual perspective.

Lorenzo, traditionally focused on the technical side of filmmaking as a Director of Photography and Gaffer, is this time sharing the director’s chair alongside Alex. His eye for lighting and composition ensures that every image serves the emotional core of the story.

Together, they aim to create films that pull you into a world that is unexpected and visually striking.

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Director Statement

Nuclear Daydreams is a love letter to surrealist and psychological cinema, born from limitations and fueled by creativity. Every constraint became an opportunity to make something deeply personal and expressive, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it!