Hey r/movies, we're Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead, and David Lawson Jr from Rustic Films (The Endless, Synchronic, She Dies Tomorrow, Something in the Dirt, After Midnight, Spring, and Things Will Be Different).
Our newest movie, Descendent, premiered at SXSW and is out in theaters & VOD this weekend via RLJE Films.
Trailer:
Synopsis:
Set in present-day Los Angeles, DESCENDENT follows Sean Bruner, a school security guard who is haunted by childhood trauma while preparing for the birth of his first child with his wife, Andrea. After a beam of light appears in the sky during a late-night shift, Sean wakes up in the hospital with an inexplicable talent for vivid, unsettling drawings of extraterrestrials and desert landscapes. As his visions blur the line between dreams and reality, Sean’s grip on sanity unravels. With time running out, he must confront his fears to escape his family’s tragic legacy.
Written & Directed by: Peter Cilella Cast: Ross Marquand, Sarah Bolger Producers: David Lawson, Caleb Ward, Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller
About Rustic Films and producers David Lawson Jr., Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead:
Rustic Films is a Los Angeles-based production company focused on personal, filmmaker-driven stories. Founded in 2017 by longtime collaborators David Lawson Jr., Justin Benson, and Aaron Moorhead, our mission is to use our do-it-yourself approach to make films that otherwise wouldn’t be possible but are stories that deserve to be seen.
Our previous AMAs:
The Endless:
Spring:
Our films have played over 300 film festivals, winning awards at many, including gold-standards like Toronto International, Tribeca, SXSW, London, and Melbourne. They are all rated Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Rustic Films Website and Socials:
Ask us anything! We'll be answering questions starting at 5 PM ET on Friday 8/15.
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