Getting Lost (film)
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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 |
Getting Lost (stylized as 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.
Synopsis
[edit]The 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 features interviews with members of the show's fan community, including celebrities, charity organizers, and podcast hosts. It also addresses reactions to the show's polarizing ending, and allegations of a toxic work environment on the show that were revealed during the film's production. It includes archival footage from the series itself, behind-the-scenes footage, and prior interviews.
Cast
[edit]The documentary's cast includes around half of the main cast from Lost, several recurring cast members, multiple crew members who worked on the show, and longtime fans.
Main cast from Lost
Recurring and guest cast from Lost
Crew of Lost, including writers, directors, and producers
Others peripherally involved with the series, including journalists, authors, fans, critics, podcasters, and bloggers
Production
[edit]The 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 expressed interest in being part of the project but couldn't participate due to scheduling reasons.[5]
Release
[edit]Getting 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 actors who appeared in the show and documentary were seen at the premiere, including Jorge Garcia, Maggie Grace, Malcolm David Kelley, and Bai Ling.[7] The Hawaiʻi International Film Festival screened the film as part of its 2024 program on October 11.[8]
Serielizados, a film festival in Barcelona, screened Getting Lost on October 16, 2024.[9] Phoenix Cinema in London screened the documentary followed by a one-hour filmed Q&A session on November 2, 2024.[10]
Canadian movie theater chain Cineplex held screenings of Getting Lost in theaters on November 3, 2024 and November 6, 2024.[11]
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.
- ^ "Dom Monaghan on the documentary..." Instagram. February 13, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024 – via Reddit.
- ^ "I already know that but I wanted to share it here because many are still asking". Instagram. October 6, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024 – via Reddit.
- ^ "We almost got Boone on the Getting Lost documentary". Instagram. October 6, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024 – via Reddit.
- ^ Burlingame, Russ (July 16, 2024). "Getting Lost: Documentary About Hit TV Show Announces Cast". ComicBook.com. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ Brandon Davis (September 25, 2024). Getting LOST: Going Back After 20 Years!. Retrieved December 21, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "GETTING LOST". Hawai'i International Film Festival. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ^ "Premiere: 'Getting LOST'". Serielizados. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ^ "Showtimes, Tickets and More". Phoenix Cinema. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ^ "Getting LOST". Cineplex.com. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Getting Lost at IMDb