Matthew Avant's first feature film Lunopolis was hailed for its originality and thought-provoking narrative, introducing concepts like the Mandela Effect and the Multiverse in cinematic form just before the internet boom propelled them into mainstream culture. The film gained recognition for its wild, reality-blurring ideas, winning multiple awards and festival honors. It was screened across North & South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, earning a devoted cult following among sci-fi enthusiasts and conspiracy theorists worldwide.
With a proven track record of crafting bold, genre-defying stories, Avant continues to push the boundaries of independent filmmaking. His work blends vision with innovation, challenging audiences to question reality while embracing the thrill of discovery. As he ventures into new projects in both television and film, his dedication to storytelling remains unwavering—proving that the most thought-provoking stories are still waiting to be told.
This mind-bending sci-fi thriller blurs the lines between conspiracy and reality, uncovering a hidden world of time travelers, lunar secrets, and a truth too dangerous to ignore. Shot in documentary style, the film follows two filmmakers who stumble upon a series of shocking discoveries, leading to a web of government cover-ups, clandestine organizations, and the unsettling possibility that history itself has been manipulated. The original trailer (below) kicked off the film's publicity tour.
Hidden history, government cover-ups, and time travelers—Lunopolis is a mind-bending sci-fi thriller that dared to ask: What if the greatest conspiracy theory of all time was real, And what if the truth was within reach?
As Lunopolis gained momentum on the festival circuit, the accolades began stacking up, solidifying its status as a standout indie sci-fi thriller. Festivals around the world would soon discover it's mind-bending potential.
Premiering Lunopolis in Lafayette, Louisiana at the Grand Theatre was a treat, The energy was electric as our sci-fi conspiracy thriller played before a hometown crowd, marking an unforgettable night in the film’s journey.
The Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival was the very first to recognize Lunopolis, making it a landmark moment in the film’s journey. Debuting at one of the longest-running genre festivals was the perfect launch platform.
Bringing Lunopolis to the Roswell UFO Festival felt like destiny—a sci-fi conspiracy film landing in the heart of one of the most infamous UFO hotspots in the world. It was clear Lunopolis had found its people.
The Nashville Film Festival was a milestone, showcasing our indie sci-fi alongside some of the industry's best emerging films. The film captivated audiences and sparked conversations long after the credits rolled.
Supastoopid is a satirical, documentary-style road trip through the absurdity of modern ignorance. The film blends fiction with reality to explore the question: Can stupidity be cured? What starts as a comical investigation slowly unravels into a darker, more unsettling truth - that stupidity isn’t just a nuisance, but a dangerous force shaping society. Clever, unsettling, and bitingly funny, this mockumentary in the style of Avant's original film Lunopolis is a sharp-edged examination of the most under-diagnosed epidemic of our time.
There's never been a better time than back then.
Feeling Stupid? Deiter & Bert have the answer.
Originally screened at the Middle Coast Film Festival in 2016, Here Are They Now is a comedy short based on the feature screenplay written by Matthew Avant, and starring Ghostbreakers alumni Benjamin Wilbanks, Adam Dietrich, Matthew Englebert, Michael David Weis and Matt Romagosa.
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