ABOUT THIS FILM
CAST
Bergie Barnsworth ................. Tytus Bergstrom
Lollipop .................................... LiWen Ang
Maximus Sextus ...................... David Weise
Mia Favor ................................. Joanna Siekierska
Henry ....................................... Brian Levy
Lufus ........................................ Daniel Will-Harris
Rick ........................................... Morris Mizrahi
Manny Nutz ............................. Brian Levy
Tina Bambi .............................. Sandy Morrisa
Joe King .................................... Jeffrey Davis
Charlotta Ecstacy .................... Jenoa Harlow
Imus Dupido ........................... Steve Budd
Alby Pompous ........................ Dick Martin
Christina Zealot ...................... Sonia Balcazar
CREW
Tytus Bergstrom ..................... Director | Editor | CGI
Sandy Morrisa ........................ Assistant Director
Miles Kittredge ....................... Cinematographer
Michael Teoli ........................... Composer
WHY THIS FILM?
Being a long-time dancer and competitor, Tytus Bergstrom (Director) wanted his first feature film to be about the subject that he knew best - Dance. When he saw how the first season of Dancing with the Stars exaggerated the personalities of his friends and fellow competitors on the show, that sparked an idea to use reality talent shows as a premise for his film. The reality TV show subject is a vast and fertile source of comedic and outrageous materials and characters. Yet, never before had there been a movie made about the absurdity of it. Thus, that combined with Tytus’ dance experiences, provided the perfect chemical reaction for his debut feature film.
However, the satire doesn’t stop with reality TV shows. REALITY TV MOVIE uses comedic, overthe-top visuals and gags to spoof the craziness and frenzy of the entertainment business: from corporate sponsorship/ads, media coverage of no talent personas, to media manipulation and fan craze etc. The film submerges the audience into an incredulous world where everything is blown out of proportion; where nobodies can be made into somebodies overnight; where songs that have absolutely no substance can become overnight sensations with hundreds of millions of views. While being wacky and hilarious, the film is also an eye-opener to how media can manipulate “anything” into becoming the norm. However, it wasn’t enough to do a satire. This movie gives a new spin on the satire genre, because it is a spoof topped with subtle life affirmative messages. The process of making the film embodies its main message: Don’t let the “you can’t do it” stop you from going after your dreams. Believe in yourself and take action to go after what you want. Such a grandiose vision did not seem possible without a grandiose production budget. However, by focusing on the result, Bergstrom was able to create a film with high production value. As a veteran performer, Bergstrom also conveys his philosophy as an artist through Bergie’s journey: At some point, an artist has to let go of any thinking, learning, analyzing and just become one with the artform.
“Even if you are unfamiliar with reality TV shows, the film is still fun and relatable. I love to make people laugh. That’s why this is a ‘feel good’ movie and I hope it encourages people to go after what they want” - Tytus Bergstrom
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