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The Christopher Nolan Experience

When struggling creative Christopher Nolan is dumped by his girlfriend upon her discovery that he is not the legendary director of films such as Oppenheimer and Interstellar, he decides to prove himself by staging a play adaptation of The Dark Knight in order to win her back. "The Christopher Nolan Experience" captures the behind-the-scenes efforts leading up to this anticipated disaster.

  • Matthew Putnam
    Director
  • Diego Pereira
    Director
  • Matthew Putnam
    Writer
  • Matthew Putnam
    Executive Producer
  • Matthew Putnam
    Producer
  • Diego Pereira
    Producer
  • Ainslee Thorne
    Producer
  • Darren Emery
    Associate Producer
  • Denzel Vasquez
    Director of Photography
  • Darren Emery
    Key Cast
    "Christopher Nolan"
  • Matthew Putnam
    Key Cast
    "Matt"
  • Nick Smoljanovic
    Key Cast
    "Nick"
  • Curtis Hiscock
    Key Cast
    "Curtis"
  • Diego Pereira
    Key Cast
    "Diego"
  • Dane Colleran
    Key Cast
    "Dane"
  • Hannah Bockhop
    Key Cast
    "Hannah"
  • Julianne Roche
    Key Cast
    "Sophie-Leigh Stallone"
  • Brandon Boucher
    Key Cast
    "Leo"
  • Hannah Bockhop
    Production Designer
  • Hannah Bockhop
    Art Director
  • Dane Colleran
    Sound Mixer
  • Ben Van De Mark
    Boom Operator
  • Marissa Martell
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Raphael Carlo Belza
    Camera B Operator
  • Aaron Lagler
    G/E Swing
  • Hansel Choi
    Script Supervisor
  • Ben Augustine
    Script Supervisor
  • Hannah Bockhop
    Costume Department
  • Ainslee Thorne
    Costume Department
  • Hannah Bockhop
    Hair & Makeup Artist
  • Diego Pereira
    Editor
  • Ainslee Thorne
    Editor
  • Ben Van de Mark
    Digital Imaging Technician
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Mockumentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 30 minutes 31 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 29, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 CAD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital (4K) - 23.9 fps
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Matthew Putnam, Diego Pereira

Matthew Wayne Putnam is a writer, director, and actor from Bowmanville, Ontario. A graduate of Toronto Film School's Acting for Film, TV, and Theatre program, Matt has appeared in projects such as Vice TV’s series "Dark Side of the 2000s", and the TIFF Shorts-screened "Saved By The Bomb". His feature debut, "The Christopher Nolan Experience", co-directed with frequent collaborator Diego Periera, is a mockumentary-style comedy influenced by It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Office, and the films of Christopher Nolan, exploring themes of insecurity, identity, and the struggle for self-fulfillment. Matt and Diego first met on the set of Saved By The Bomb and have since collaborated on several short films and comedy projects leading up to their first feature film together.

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Director Statement

The Christopher Nolan Experience was born out of a shared love for storytelling that blends absurdity with sincerity. After collaborating on multiple short films and comedy skits since first meeting on the set of Saved By The Bomb, we (Matthew Putnam and Diego Pereira) knew we had developed a creative shorthand that made co-directing feel like a natural next step. Inspired by mockumentary classics like The Office and the chaotic comedic style of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, we set out to tell a story that captures the hardships of aspiring creatives grappling with ambition, insecurity, and the desperate need for validation. At its heart, this film is a playful yet honest look at identity and self-worth, filtered through the lens of our shared admiration (and parody) of Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight. Our hope is that audiences see a bit of themselves, and their own passions and fears, reflected in this offbeat, heartfelt world that we’ve created.