Feature Length Film

A problematic author’s complex life is revealed through the eyes of her friends, family, fans, and killer, revealing the truth that we may never see more than one side of anyone.

First Look

Theatrical Premiere Trailer

Details

Directed by Angelo Espiritu
Written by Various (see below)
Premiere: 9/9/2024
Digital Release: Late 2024
Runtime: ~90 min
Genre: Anthology featuring Drama, Dark Comedy, and Thriller

Story

Who is Riley Johnson? An author. A friend. A daughter. An inspiration. A victim.

See her world through the eyes of those around her. Across five unique short films, dive deeper into the impact she has on strangers, her loved ones, and her fans as Death of the Author explores the idea that we may never know someone beyond our own perspective and questions whether or not people can ever truly understand each other.

Content Warnings

This film is not rated and may not be suitable for all ages. Viewer discretion is advised.

Depictions of depression and grief
Blood
Gun violence
Mature language
Extreme memory loss

The Short Films

“No One”

Drama, Thriller
Written by Angelo Espiritu

A disillusioned young man befriends an unsuspecting stranger amidst an attempted robbery.

“Ghost Writers”

Drama, Thriller
Written by Angelo Espiritu

An author whose career is starting to take a turn for the worse fails to form meaningful relationships with people. An encounter with a stranger presents a chance at redemption, but ultimately it leads to his demise.

“Mourning for Comfort”

Dark Seriocomedy
Written by Angelo Espiritu

An emotionally invested young fan faces the public downfall and death of the author whose books inspired his siblings through a past tragedy while awaiting his surviving sister’s cancer diagnosis.

“The Aviator”

Drama
Written by Catie Espiritu

When a movie based on a moment in a man’s childhood completely misses the mark, he begins a personal mission to trace the events back to the lie that inspired them.

“Olden Days”

Family Drama
Written by Angelo Espiritu and Catie Espiritu

An aging mother of four tries to hold onto memories of her children’s upbringing, but the recollections get skewed by the effects of her progressing dementia.