Modern Man is a 2006 experimental drama about one man’s isolation and search for meaning. The film was directed, edited and photographed by Justin Swibel.

Plot

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The story takes place almost completely outdoors on a large estate. A man in his twenties inhabits the area, going about his daily upkeep of the property. In the final sequence, the young man plays piano, looks in a mirror with an air of satisfaction and showers with his clothes on.

Public exhibition

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The film opened December 1, 2006 at Laemmle's Sunset 5 theater in Los Angeles, CA. The film opened April 13, 2007 in New York City at City Cinemas' Village East theater.

Production

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The film features a soundscape created by sound designer Sean Garnhart (Ice Age, Robots). No production audio was recorded; the sound was created completely in post production using ADR, Foley, and location audio recording.

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