In a world where cruelty trends and chaos goes viral, a charming sociopath discovers that fame doesn’t cure darkness—it amplifies it.
When his own bad behavior makes him a hero online, he faces an impossible choice: feed the machine that made him, or turn his weaponized charm against it to protect the only people who make him want to change.
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In this World…
Empathy is the ultimate rebellion
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SYNOPSIS
Lupin, a charming but reckless prankster, becomes an overnight viral sensation. Fame fuels his darker impulses, testing love, loyalty, and empathy in a world addicted to attention. When a dangerous figure from his past returns, Lupin must outsmart him using every antisocial tactic he knows — even if it turns him into the very monster he’s been fighting.
Tone / Genre: Dark Comedy / Psychological Thriller
Running Time: 2 hours
Rating: PG-13
TONE AND WORLD
Tone
Psychological Thriller meets Dark Satire. The Film starts with the high-energy, manic feel of a viral video and descends into a dark, tense, and introspective character study.
World
A hyper-modern world that mirrors our own, where online clout is king and antisocial behavior is rewarded with fame. It's a world of sterile mental institutions, chaotic YouTube sets, vibrant Oaxacan streets, and the gritty underbelly of SoCal.
UNIQUE SELLING POINTS
Cathartic & Relatable:
Lupin acts on the anti-social impulses our modern world creates, allowing audiences to safely explore their own "shadow”
A Modern Anti-Hero:
Lupin isn't just bad; he's *trying* to be good, and the world won't let him..
High-Concept Conflict:
Lupin is looking to change for the better in world that REWARDS his Madness…
The movie will follow 3 ARCs and each ARC will give a different feel of the story. Each movie represents the feel and direction style of that arc
ACT 1
ACT 2
ACT 3
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Psychological thrillers and dark comedies are streaming’s #1 performing subgenre.
Comparable films (Nightcrawler, Ingrid Goes West, Spree, Cam) have shown high ROI even on modest budgets.
Global audience appeal — Gen Z & Millennials (18–35) drawn to anti-hero, internet-culture stories.
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Written & Directed by Julio Aragafia; Produced by Ken Diaz.
Existe Mas Productions handles all production in-house, ensuring quality & cost control.
Full access to a vast pool of technicians, from production to post-production.
Partnership potential with RED Digital Cinema (Komodo + Raptor) for high-end cinematography.
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Filming in Southern California (Inland Empire) for versatile, low-cost locations.
Oaxaca, Mexico for exotic, cinematic environments at minimal cost, leveraging local connections.
Combined strategy maximizes production value while keeping budget $200K.
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$50K marketing campaign targeting viral social media, influencers, and podcasts.
Festival strategy: Sundance, TIFF, SXSW → streaming launch.
Streaming platforms: Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Max, A24 On Demand.
Clear path to monetization and investor ROI.