In 1970s California, a reclusive folk artist is catapulted to stardom when his private tribute to his dead mother becomes an overnight sensation.
20 In A Pack documents Sam Ellis’ first year of fame, from his rapid rise to his final muse and retreat to the desert when a mental breakdown leaves him unable to fulfill his contract and on the verge of total collapse.
Setting
1972 California
Laurel Canyon Folk Scene
Characters
Sam Ellis
Lee Nelson
Larry Baros
Avocado
Dick Dickson
20 In A Pack will be kinda like these but different…
Almost Famous
Crazy Heart
Beginners
Call Me By Your Name
20 In A Pack will submit to the following festivals…
U.S.
Film Festivals
SXSW
Sundance Film Festival
Atlanta Film Festival
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Chicago International Film Festival
Tribeca Film Festival
Austin Film Festival
Nashville Film Festival
Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival
Nantucket Film Festival
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
New York Film Festival
Slamdance Film Festival
Telluride Film Festival
Los Angeles Film Festival
Dances With Films
International
Film Festivals
Cannes Film Festival
Venice International Film Festival
Toronto International film Festival
Berlinale
Glasgow International Festival
Deauville Festival du Cinema Americaine
Calgary International Film Festival
Raindance Film Festival
Yaya
Writer & Director of 20 In A Pack
Co-leader & Director of Strategy, Dot Dash 2015-present
Within 2 years, increased Net Profit by 88% and Overall Income by 155%, maintained a growth curve of 40-50% year-after-year since
Leads User Testing, Design Sprints, Product Discovery, & Interview-based Pretotyping to leverage client’s insights, vet assumptions, and inform the overall objectives for projects. Recent clients include Proctor & Gamble, LOOM, FotoFocus, Crossroads, and Uncrate
Freelance, Integrative Strategy Coach, Redwood Literacy 2020-Present
Co-Founder, Noble Denim and Victor Athletics 2012-2017
C.M.Sutton
Writer & Director of 20 In A Pack
Style Editor, Uncrate Magazine 2017-present
produced content with Ralph Lauren, Rimowa, Leica, Omega, TAG Heuer, Everlane
Freelance, Brand Development 2015-present
created brands for Diptyque-sponsored Night Music, Palm Heights Hotel, Redwood Literacy, Studio Pastorale, Sonny Luca
Creative Director, Noble Denim and Victor Athletics 2012-2017
partnered with Bulleit Bourbon and Oscilloscope Films
