Modern Classic (2017)

Plot

Jono and Dave discover the harsh realities of filmmaking when their ambitious project—a black and white film centered on a troubled alcoholic who accidentally kills his dog—fails to garner any interest. Facing the disheartening truth that audiences are reluctant to embrace such a bleak narrative, the duo grapples with the challenges of artistic expression versus commercial viability. Their journey through rejection and creative struggle highlights the difficulties independent filmmakers face while trying to tell poignant, yet uncomfortable, stories.