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Remi Milligan: Lost Director is a 2024 British mockumentary, docufiction, comedy, and mystery film written, directed, and produced by Samuel Lodato. The film was produced by Lodato's independent film production company, LodatoStudios,<ref>https://lodatostudios.com/</ref> with principal cinematography handled by Daniel Gal. The film’s editing was carried out by Shiona Penrake and Nina Bumbalkova, and it features an original score composed by Magdalena Maria Herfurner. The film stars Reza Diako, Sara Granato, Erin Maria Walther, and Holly Durkin.

Synopsis

Remi Milligan: Lost Director explores the life of Remi Milligan, a fictional cult filmmaker known for his bizarre and poorly-made movies that gained a devoted following in North London. The film documents his early career, rise to a peculiar form of fame, and eventual mysterious disappearance in 2006. Through a series of interviews with Milligan’s family, friends, collaborators, and fans, as well as footage from his filmography, the film provides a humorous and touching portrait of an eccentric artist. It also features the completion of Milligan's unfinished project, Satsuman 2, adding a poignant layer to the story of a director who left an indelible mark on his fans despite his unconventional and erratic approach to filmmaking.

Production

The film was shot over an 18-month period, from November 2020 to May 2022, in and around London, UK. With a budget of £25,000,<ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23806066/</ref> the production faced several challenges, including delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of Brexit. Samuel Lodato, who had conceptualized the film as a short student project in 2005, saw his vision expand into a feature-length film after years of development hurdles.<ref>https://rocksblogs.com/2024/04/10/interview-with-samuel-lodato-writer-director-of-remi-milligan-lost-director/</ref> Lodato personally spearheaded the marketing efforts for the film, ensuring its visibility across various platforms and festivals.<ref>https://indyreviews.com/remi-milligan-lost-director-feature-mockumentary-review/</ref> An episodic 'Making of' documentary is currently in the works, offering viewers an inside look at the film’s production journey.

Release

Remi Milligan: Lost Director had its worldwide and US premiere at the CARE Awards in West Virginia, where it won Best Mockumentary.<ref>https://take2indiereview.net/2024/02/remi-milligan-lost-director/</ref> The film premiered in the UK at the 2024 Eastbourne International Film Festival, where it was an official selection. Additional official selections include the Hastings Rocks International Film Festival, Romford Film Festival, and Redline International Film Festival in Montalcino, Tuscany. The film is set to become available on streaming platforms, Video on Demand (VOD), and other digital platforms in winter 2024.<ref>https://lostdirectorfilm.com/</ref>

Awards and Recognition

Remi Milligan: Lost Director has garnered several awards across various film festivals:

Best Experimental Feature at the 2024 Ramsgate International Film Festival, qualifying it for British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) consideration.<ref>https://ramsgateiffest.org/programme/features/remi-milligan-lost-director/</ref>
Honourable Mention in the Comedy category at Shockfest Theater of Mystery in December 2023.
Best Documentary at the Courtyard Film Festival in Naples, Italy.
Best Trailer at RS FilmFest in Bristol, UK.
Best Mockumentary at the CARE Awards in West Virginia.
Best Trailer at the Agropoli International Film Festival in Italy.
Best First Time Filmmaker Movie, Best Poster, and Best Trailer at the December 2023 Edition of the World Indie Film Awards.
Best Director and Best Trailer at the October 2023 edition of Beyond the Curve International Film Festival.<ref>https://www.nerdly.co.uk/2024/05/21/romford-2024-interview-samuel-lodato-talks-remi-milligan-lost-director/</ref>

Reception

The film has received positive reviews from critics. Chris Buick of UK Film Reviews called it "the brilliant story of one of the greatest low-budget film auteurs that never existed."<ref>https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/reviews/remi-milligan---lost-director</ref> Olivia Ballington of IndyReviews described it as a "defining moment in the mockumentary genre." Mark Lakatos of Take 2 Indie Review stated, "At its core, this is Lodato’s love letter to the art of filmmaking, wrapped in a frequently funny and sentimental wrapper for cinephiles to dissect."<ref>https://take2indiereview.net/2024/02/remi-milligan-lost-director/</ref> Chris Ringler of Spooky Chris gave the film 4 out of 5 stars, praising Samuel Lodato for "nailing what makes a mockumentary work."<ref>https://spookychris.com/2023/11/09/remi-milligan-lost-director-mockumentary-review/</ref> Kirk Fernwood of OneFilmFan also gave it 4 stars, referring to it as "Satiric-centric, raw, purposefully off-kilter entertainment... Intelligently sharp commentary on the film business."

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