Man of the Future
A Film by Justin Gallardo
Created for the 2024 Shakey Graves Film Festival
Man of the Future is a captivating and enigmatic movie that revolves around a mysterious merchant, Raymond Grey, who suddenly appears in a small town and offers rare and intriguing relics from different periods of history. As the townspeople become obsessed with the merchant’s goods, they begin to notice odd occurrences and realize that every artifact holds a magical power that affects their lives in both positive and sinister ways. With his own dark agenda, Raymond plays puppet master, manipulating the lives of the townspeople, including the conflicted local sheriff, who must uncover the truth behind the merchant’s origins and his menacing motives. As secrets unravel and the boundary between reality and fantasy blurs, Man of the Future takes viewers on a gripping journey filled with suspense, unexpected twists, and a thought-provoking exploration of the power of desire and the consequences of giving in to temptation.
Music by:
Shakey Graves
Starring:
Justin Hermstedt, Cooper Gregory, Shawn Smith and Justin Gallardo
With additional help from:
Sarah Tillotson and Justin Hermstedt