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Welcome to the Conspiracy!

Art, an agoraphobic loser in a downward spiral, thinks the world is out to get him; that is until he meets the girl of his dreams. She offers a proposition - to be part of a project that will "cure his disease". Will she be able to help him overcome his "syndrome", or is Mika, part of the conspiracy?

  • Sean Totanes
    Director
    Natalie
  • Sean Totanes
    Writer
    Natalie
  • Justin Abraham
    Writer
  • Lea Papa
    Writer
  • Sean Totanes
    Producer
    Natalie
  • Bradley Lorio
    Key Cast
    "Art"
  • Atessa McAleenan-Morrell
    Key Cast
    "Mika"
  • Adrián van der Valk
    Key Cast
    "Dizzy"
  • Steven M. Thomas
    Key Cast
    "Conspiracy"
  • Jeremy Padrones
    Key Cast
    "Jordan"
  • Sarah Kellner
    Key Cast
    "Mean Girl"
  • Aaron Himor
    Key Cast
    "Ticket Booth Vendor"
  • Lisa Drummond
    Key Cast
    "Auntie"
  • Sean Totanes
    Editor
    Natalie
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 50 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 17, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital DSLR
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Social Distance Film Festival
    Online Event
    United States
    June 1, 2020
    US Premiere
    Finalist - Best Feature Film
  • Social Distance Film Festival
    Online Event
    United States
    June 1, 2020
    US Premiere
    Best Actor - Bradley Lorio as Art
  • FROSTBITE International Indie Fest
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
    United States
    July 1, 2020
    Finalist - Best Feature Film
  • Flight Deck Film Festival
    Online Media
    United States
    August 9, 2020
    Finalist - Best Feature Film
  • Andromeda Film Festival
    Istanbul, Fatih
    Turkey
    Official Selection
  • Focus International Film Festival
    Online Media
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Direct Monthly Online Film Festival
    Online
    United States
    August 1, 2020
    Official Selection
  • The Tylerman Film Festival Hosted by Cantigny Park
    Wheaton, Illinois
    August 15, 2020
    Illinois Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Independent Filmmakers Film Festival
    Online Media
    United States
    August 5, 2020
    Best Feature Film
  • Picasso Einstein Buddha International
    Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
    India
    September 21, 2020
    India Premiere
    Best Concept Award
  • Best Director Award
    Online Event
    United Kingdom
    August 24, 2020
    Finalist
  • Miami Independent Film Festival
    Miami, FL (Online Event)
    United States
    July 12, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Southeast Regional Film Festival
    Jacksonville, FL
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Moving Parts Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    September 26, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Marina Del Rey Film Festival
    Marina Del Rey, CA (Online Event)
    United States
    October 8, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Couch Film Festival
    Online Media
    Canada
    September 28, 2020
    Best Cinematography
  • Couch Film Festival
    Online Event
    Canada
    September 28, 2020
    Semi Finalist - Best Feature Film
  • Couch Film Festival
    Online Event
    Canada
    September 28, 2020
    Semi Finalist - Best Cast
  • Couch Film Festival
    Online Event
    Canada
    Semi Finalist - Best Writer
  • Couch Film Festival
    Online Event
    Canada
    September 28, 2020
    Semi Finalist - Best Director
  • Under the Stars International Film Festival
    Bari
    Italy
    December 14, 2020
    Annual Finalist Best Feature Film
  • SacFilm Challenge Music & Film Festival
    Sacramento (Online Event)
    United States
    October 25, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Across the Globe Film Festival
    New York, NY
    United States
    November 1, 2020
    Online Event
    Official Selection
  • World London Film Festival
    Online Event
    United Kingdom
    October 10, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Accord Cine Fest
    Online Event
    India
    November 3, 2020
    Best Picture Feature
  • Accord Cine Fest
    Online Event
    India
    November 3, 2020
    Best Writer Feature
  • Accord Cine Fest
    Online Event
    India
    November 3, 2020
    Best Cinematography Feature
  • Accord Cine Fest
    Online Event
    India
    November 3, 2020
    Best Actor Feature
  • Accord Cine Fest
    Online Event
    India
    November 3, 2020
    Best Actress Feature
  • Accord Cine Fest
    Online Event
    India
    November 3, 2020
    Best Supporting Actor Feature
  • Prodigy Film Festival
    Online Event
    December 1, 2020
    Best international Student Film
  • Prodigy Film Festival
    Online Event
    December 1, 2020
    Best Actor
  • Prodigy Film Festival
    Online Event
    December 1, 2020
    Best Supporting Actress
  • MP Film Award
    Online Event
    November 18, 2020
    Best Feature Film Under $5000
  • Silver State Film Festival
    Las Vegas / Online Event
    United States
    December 11, 2020
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Sean Totanes

Growing up in Tracy, California, Sean had a passion for all forms of entertainment such as movies, TV, music & animation. Since entering the industry in 2013, he has worked all over the United States, developing a specialty in the art department.

As either an art director, graphic designer or storyboard artist, he applies his talent in illustration, cinematic knowledge and design theories on set and in studios.

He has worked for Food Network, Investigation Discovery, Paramount Pictures, and various independent filmmakers. Sean’s work can be seen featured in various independent films, music videos and shows such as recent Netflix’s “13 Reasons Why”.

Back at home, he does what he can to support the arts out in Tracy; participating in their annual Student Film Festivals held in the Grand Theater of Arts.

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Director Statement

Welcome to the Conspiracy! is a project made by ambitious, passionate and hungry artists who were eager to create something amazing out of very little.

It's a story that I still resonate with, the feeling of being alone among other people, the weight of the world on your shoulders, but also the catharsis in standing up for yourself and truly believing in something you care about.

I wish to anyone watching Welcome to the Conspiracy! to have that feeling as well.