Sasquatch Sunset

Synopsis:

Sasquatch Sunset is a genre-defying cinematic experience that immerses audiences in the hidden world of the Sasquatch, a species shrouded in myth and mystery...

Key Themes:

• Survival vs. Civilization: A visceral portrayal of nature’s struggle against industrialization.
• Silent Communication: The Sasquatches’ nuanced, non-verbal interactions highlight their intelligence and emotional depth.
• Environmental Allegory: A mirror to humanity’s impact on endangered ecosystems.

Production Highlights:

Filming Locations: Shot entirely on location in the old-growth forests of Oregon and British Columbia.

Runtime: 92 minutes | Rating: PG-13 (for intense wilderness scenes and thematic elements).

Release: Premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival; global theatrical release Fall 2024.

Critical Acclaim:

“A masterpiece of visual storytelling—the Sasquatch has never felt more real.” – The Hollywood Reporter

“A bold, silent scream for the natural world.” – Variety

Cast

Lead Roles:

Riley Keough as The Matriarch

Character: A wise, resilient leader who navigates her family through danger using ancient instincts.

Actor Spotlight: Known for her transformative roles in Mad Max: Fury Road and Zola, Keough delivers a physically demanding, dialogue-free performance that relies on raw emotion and body language.

Jesse Eisenberg as The Patriarch

Character: A protective but aging Sasquatch grappling with his fading strength.

Actor Spotlight: Eisenberg (The Social Network, Zombieland) undergoes a stunning physical transformation, using prosthetics and motion-capture to embody the creature’s primal grace.

Nathaniel Arcand as The Wanderer

Character: A lone Sasquatch whose unexpected arrival disrupts the family’s fragile dynamic.

Actor Spotlight: Arcand (Netflix’s Tribal) brings haunting depth to this enigmatic outsider, blending vulnerability with untamed power.

Supporting Roles: Young Sasquatches played by motion-capture artists and wildlife movement specialists to ensure authenticity.

Crew

Director: David Zellner

Vision: Zellner (Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter) merges his signature offbeat storytelling with breathtaking naturalism.

Quote: “We wanted to humanize the Sasquatch without romanticizing it—to make audiences feel their joy, pain, and primal urgency.”

Cinematographer: Mike Gioulakis

Style: Known for It Follows and Us, Gioulakis uses natural light and wide-angle lenses to frame the Sasquatches as both majestic and vulnerable.

Innovation: Infrared cameras captured nocturnal scenes, revealing the forest’s hidden rhythms.

Prosthetics & SFX: Studio ADI (The Shape of Water, Hellboy)

Design: Over 200 prosthetic pieces were handmade to create hyper-realistic Sasquatch fur, musculature, and facial expressions.

Detail: The team studied gorilla and bear movements to refine the creatures’ biomechanics.

Composer: Dan Romer

Soundtrack: A mix of ambient forest sounds, tribal percussion, and melancholic strings.

Inspiration: “The score mirrors the Sasquatches’ inner world—sometimes chaotic, sometimes heartbreakingly tender.”

Environmental Consultant: Dr. Jane Goodall

Role: Advised the production on primate behavior and conservation messaging.

Quote: “This film isn’t just about Sasquatches—it’s a wake-up call for all endangered beings.”

Interactive Element Suggestion

Behind-the-Scenes Video: Embed a short clip showing Eisenberg’s prosthetic application or a time-lapse of the forest set construction.