"Ghost from the Machine"

[Roberto Lequeux]

(Phasma Ex Machina)

CLICK ON THE POSTER FOR OFFICIAL WEBSITE AND TRAILER​

Matt is a gifted writer with a great poetic sense. I couldn't be happier for him, and I can't wait to see his next.

Link to article​

Screen Media Films has acquired Matt Osterman's debut feature "Phasma Ex Machina" from XYZ Films, the company announced on Wednesday.

Screen Media plans to release the critically acclaimed supernatural thriller on DVD and VOD during the second quarter of 2011 under the new title "Ghost From the Machine."

The film follows a young man who must raise his younger brother after the death of their parents. Ignoring his newfound responsibilities, he decides to delve into the murky science of the supernatural and invent a machine intended to be a conduit to the other side. However his unintended level of success has unexpected consequences that threaten his safety and that of those around him.

Osterman's movie has played over a dozen film festivals across the world, including the Fantasia International Film Festival, the Telluride Horror Film Festival and the Arizona Underground Film Festival where the picture was named Best of the Fest.

Jennifer Kramer produced the project and Jon Maichel Thomas served as co-producer.

XYZ's Nate Bolotin brokered the deal with Screen Media Films president Robert Baruc and Screen Media Ventures' EVP David T. Fannon.

"We are looking forward to the opportunity to bring the many anxious fans this original and intelligent twist on the traditional ghost story," Baruc said in a statement, while Bolotin added that "Matt has created a fresh new look into the sci-fi genre and we are excited to be a part of what is sure to be his first of many engaging features."

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Bleiberg Entertainment is handling international sales for "Ghost From the Machine."

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[Chuck Z]

An IMDb link for a movie is always appreciated.

 

[Tim Hole]

Nice to see a film that is actually got some interesting ideas. Looks like a good supernatural thriller. I scare all too easily though with these kinds of films. I blame my upbringing.

Will catch it on DVD release hopefully.

Thanks.

 

[Joe G.]

Forget IMDB links -- if I don't see the word "Trailer" I usually just move on.

In this case, I'm glad I searched further. There is a trailer.

Looks like Primer meets Poltergeist. Great idea. Hope the film holds up. Good luck.

 

[Roberto Lequeux]

I know you will be able to purchase DVDs from the site, where you can also find the trailer.

Just click on the poster. But I'll edit the first post to clarify since not everybody figured that out.

Good going on the Imdb link on the second post. I forgot to add one.