SXSW 2011: "Silver Bullets" Official Poster, Stills and Screening Information

Film Arcade recently received stills for "Silver Bullets", which is directed by Joe Swanberg (Hanna Takes the Stairs, Uncle Kent). The film will be having its world premiere at the 2011 SXSW Film Festival and will be competing in the Emerging Visions Competition.

Plot Synopsis:

Claire, a beautiful young actress, is in a comfortable relationship with Ethan, a
filmmaker who aspires to make meaningful art films. She is his muse and they are finishing a project together. She accepts the lead role in a werewolf film to be directed by a talented young horror filmmaker named Ben. Ethan is instantly weary of her relationship with Ben and suspects she is more interested in fame than the pursuit of art.

As Clair and Ben prepare the werewolf film together, Ethan begins to spiral into depression and self-doubt. In retaliation against Claire, he casts her best friend, Charlie, also an actress, as his girlfriend in his new film. As both productions move forward, Claire's life becomes more surreal and starts to resemble the werewolf film she is working on.

Inspired by Chekhov's "The Seagull," SILVER BULLETS examines the cinema and asks questions about art, commerce, power and desire. Using David Foster Wallace as a reference point, the film also explores fame, depression and suicide.

For more information on this film, you can visit the director's official website at:http://www.joeswanberg.com

Screenings:

Sunday March 13 9:30PM State Theatre

Monday March 14 7:30PM Rollins Theatre

Thursday March 17 4:00PM State Theatre