STORY
A surreal dramedy about a man out of time—and the chance that might finally pull him forward.
Eddie works a dead-end deli counter job, sleepwalking through life—until Sylvia, his cloying and reckless former business partner, crashes back into his world with an “opportunity” he can’t easily refuse. Pressured by a mysterious syndicate and haunted by the promise of something better, Eddie must navigate a bizarre scheme that could be his escape… or his undoing.
MOODBOARD
THE TEAM
We are second-year AFI Fellows who have spent the last year mastering each of our specialized crafts. This thesis film is our opportunity to unite those skills on our most ambitious project yet. Meet the creatives bringing Your Man Eddie to life.
TIMELINE
PRE-PRODUCTION
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Fundraising and prep work.
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Assembling cast, crew, and resources.
DEC 2025 – APR 2026
PRODUCTION
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5 days of filming in Los Angeles, California.
APR 9 – 14 2026
POST-PRODUCTION
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Editing, sound design, color, and music.
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Final cut ready by Sep 2026.
MAY 2026 – SEP 2026
DISTRIBUTION
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Festival submissions and release.
FALL 2026 – 2027
ABOUT THE FILM
Your Man Eddie is a surreal dramedy set in a world that always feels a little off-kilter. Eddie—stuck, numbed, and out of step with his own life—is suddenly confronted by Sylvia, the volatile partner from his past who once led him into trouble and now wants to do it again.
The film follows Eddie through a series of escalating twists: a syndicate watching his every move, a limo pulsing with Sylvia’s ambitions, a car wash turned liminal battleground, and a vintage car fused with an organic, throbbing mass. As Eddie is drawn deeper into Sylvia’s scheme, he must confront not only the dangers before him, but the possibility that he still wants more out of life than survival.
At its core, this is a story about answering the call to something greater—even when it’s messy, illogical, and terrifying. A story about change, reconciliation, and the ridiculous beauty of trying again.
WE NEED YOUR HELP
WHAT WE NEED:
$55,000 USD
WHAT WE HAVE:
$20,000 USD
All donations go directly through the American Film Institute (AFI), and they may be 100% tax-deductible for U.S. citizens.
WHERE YOUR SUPPORT GOES
Your contribution directly fuels the creative and logistical work that makes Your Man Eddie possible. Here’s a clear look at how your donation helps bring this ambitious world to life:
Daily Meals
$650
Location Rental $12,000
HMU Artist $1,250
Post Color
$1,500
VFX $2,500
1st AD $1,750
Sound Mixer $2,000
Transportation $2,000
