A 22-year-old projectionist named Mitch is tasked with loading the last film reel into a projector at a small theatre about to be converted to a digital cineplex. As he gazes through the projection window, he becomes lost in thought, seeing a different version of himself on the screen, working at a thrift shop where he leads a lonely existence. His life changes when a beautiful, otherworldly girl arrives in search of the perfect hat, sharing a brief moment of connection with Mitch before vanishing.
Magic Lantern
A poignant tribute to the bygone era of traditional filmmaking, lamenting the decline of Hollywood's golden age.
