Getting Lost is an independent documentary film directed and co-produced by Taylor Morden. It chronicles the development and cultural impact of ABC’s science fiction adventure drama television series Lost. The film features interviews with the cast and crew of the original series, and was fully financed by crowdfunding on Indiegogo. It premiered on September 22, 2024, twenty years after the show's pilot episode first aired on TV.
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| Directed by | Taylor Morden |
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| Music by | Michael Giacchino |
Production company | Popmotion Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $250,794 |
Synopsis
editThe film documents the impact Lost has had on pop culture and television history, as well as the cult following the show has attracted since its release. Along with new interviews with the cast and crew of the original series, the film will feature interviews with members of the show's fan community, including celebrities, charity organizers, and podcast hosts. It will also address the polarizing reactions to the show's ending, and the allegations of a toxic work environment on the show that were revealed during the film's production. It will include archival footage from the series itself, behind the scenes footage, and prior interviews.
Cast
editHalf of the main cast and several recurring cast members from Lost have been reported to appear in the documentary.
Main cast from Lost
Recurring and guest cast from Lost
In addition to the show's cast, several people involved in the production of the series have been confirmed to appear, including writers, directors, and producers.
Also confirmed to appear are people involved peripherally with the series, including journalists, authors, celebrity fans, podcasters, and bloggers.
Production
editThe film was announced on March 8, 2023.[1] It was fully financed by crowdfunding on Indiegogo. The campaign launched on August 15, 2023, and reached its initial funding goal of $42,000 in two days.[2] The campaign ended on August 15, 2024, with a total of $250,794 raised by donors.
The director revealed on social media that Dominic Monaghan[3] and Matthew Fox[4] declined the invitation to join the documentary. Ian Somerhalder agreed to be part of the project but couldn't for scheduling reasons.[5]
Release
editGetting Lost premiered on September 22, 2024, at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA.[6] This date marked the 20th anniversary of the original series' premiere. Several guests who appeared in the documentary were seen at the premiere, including Jorge Garcia, Maggie Grace, Bai Ling and Malcolm David Kelley. [7]
Serielizados Fest, a Spanish festival in Barcelona will screen Getting Lost on October 16, 2024.[8]
Phoenix Cinema, an English cinema in London will screen the documentary with a Q&A on November 2, 2024.[9]
Canadian movie theater chain Cineplex will release Getting Lost in theaters on November 3, 2024 and November 6, 2024.[10]
References
edit- ^ Burlingame, Russ (March 8, 2023). "The Last Blockbuster Director Tackling a Movie About Lost". ComicBook.com. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ Rasic, Jared (August 23, 2023). "We Had to Go Back". The Source Weekly. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ https://www.reddit.com/r/lost/comments/1aq2pwg/dom_monaghan_on_the_documentary/
- ^ https://www.reddit.com/r/lost/comments/1fxpql5/i_already_know_that_but_i_wanted_to_share_it_here/
- ^ https://www.reddit.com/r/lost/comments/1fxj7ww/we_almost_got_boone_on_the_getting_lost/
- ^ Burlingame, Russ (July 16, 2024). "Getting Lost: Documentary About Hit TV Show Announces Cast". ComicBook.com. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtgkzdXE9-Q&t=82s
- ^ https://serielizados.com/en/programa/premiere-getting-lost/
- ^ https://www.phoenixcinema.co.uk/movie/uk-premiere-getting-lost-qa
- ^ https://www.cineplex.com/movie/getting-lost
External links
edit- Getting Lost at IMDb