Frogtown
a woman’s obsessive drive to prove the existence of a magical swamp creature she befriended as a child.
Set in a tiny Florida town, home to 5,000 dreamers, and told from the POV of a documentary crew, the film blends truth and fiction like no other, forcing viewers to question what's real and what’s not—and wonder when they let go of their own childlike imagination.
Genre:
Fantasy, Documentary
Runtime:
1hr 30mins
Cast:
Laurel Collins
Serra Naiman
Ruby Bailey
Crew:
Writer/Director/Editor: Costa Karalis
Producers: Evan Barber, Rocco Shapiro
Executive Producers: David Swinburne, Carson Tappan
Director of Photography: Chris Violette
Production Designer: Summer Schantz
Composers: Mason Palanti, Zach Pelham
Sound Design: Spencer Poole
Colorist: Gabe Sanchez
Director’s Statement:
“As someone who lost their father at a young age, I always felt like I had to grow up fast. I wish I were able to hold onto the imaginative, idealistic part of my childhood mind a little bit longer.
Over the years, I have made a point to reclaim that wonder in the world around me. My creative voice has developed into one that calls attention to the absurdities of everyday life and highlights them in unique and thought-provoking ways.
I want Frogtown to inspire people to believe in the wonders of the world again. More than that, I want it to make them question why they ever stopped.”
- Costa Karalis