Flat pyramid (2018)

Outtakes from a defunct pyramid scheme's promotional and instructional videos incidentally document its unraveling. The source material - over 60 hours of raw footage produced in the wake ... See full summary »

Director:

Kevin Doherty

Stars:

Kevin Hansen, Thea Loberg, Ian Bideshi

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Kevin Hansen	...	Chad - Director of Sales
Thea Loberg	...	Tina - VP of Sales
Ian Bideshi	...	Dave - VP of Sales
Kuldeep Purewal	...	Kelly - Testimonial Subject
Sindy Jeffrey	...	Candace - Testimonial Subject
Shonna Morgan	...	Carol - Testimonial Subject
David Roth	...	John - Presentation Attendee
David Good	...	Brian - Presentation Attendee
Lori Schock	...	Sarah - Presentation Attendee
Sunny Chen	...	Margot
Janez Wall	...	Leslie - Presentation Attendee
David Penny	...	Stephen - Presentation Attendee
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Fadi Abu-Awwoel	...	Presentation Attendee
Kyla Julie Bastien	...	Presentation Attendee
Kelli Colley	...	Presentation Attendee

Storyline

Outtakes from a defunct pyramid scheme's promotional and instructional videos incidentally document its unraveling. The source material - over 60 hours of raw footage produced in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis-was appropriated, fictionalized and reenacted for the film. In spite of the scheme's manipulative tactics, participants push back against its logic through performative errors or deliberate rejection. Flat Pyramid isolates these moments and, consequently, mimics the trajectory of the scheme itself: inevitable collapse.

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Genres:

Short

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Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 April 2018 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

CAD950 (estimated)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

12 min

Color:

Color

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