The Man in the Upper Room

In the dark, few keep the light alive.

The Man in the Upper Room poster

In a darkened booth high above the audience, a lone projectionist threads reels of 35mm film through a machine older than many who come to watch. The Man in the Upper Room is a one-day documentary that captures the sacred solitude of one of cinema’s last keepers. Shot in a single 24-hour period, the film is both a portrait and a meditation: on ritual, on the fragility of tradition, and on the quiet hands that keep the magic alive. As theaters shutter and celluloid vanishes, this intimate story asks a simple question: why does it still matter to gather in the dark and let light tell us who we are?

Director: Sean Alan Stone
Runtime: 5 min

Cast

Production: No Moss Productions
Budget: $6,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

projectionist, 35mm film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Man in the Upper Room about?
In a darkened booth high above the audience, a lone projectionist threads reels of 35mm film through a machine older than many who come to watch. The Man in the Upper Room is a one-day documentary that captures the sacred solitude of one of cinema’s last keepers. Shot in a single 24-hour period, the film is both a portrait and a meditation: on ritual, on the fragility of tradition, and on the quiet hands that keep the magic alive. As theaters shutter and celluloid vanishes, this intimate story asks a simple question: why does it still matter to gather in the dark and let light tell us who we are?
Who directed The Man in the Upper Room?
The Man in the Upper Room was directed by Sean Alan Stone.
Who stars in The Man in the Upper Room?
The Man in the Upper Room stars Chad Pierce.
How long is The Man in the Upper Room?
The Man in the Upper Room has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
What is the budget of The Man in the Upper Room?
The Man in the Upper Room had a budget of $6,000.