The Monks of Lorisidia
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My name is Scotty Irving. I'm a filmmaker and standup comedian in my Senior year at NYU. Through directing seven short films at NYU and participating in dozens of other productions, I've amassed a network of talented and diligent collaborators who have come together to help me make this film.
My approach to filmmaking is very simple: I have no ideological or political insentives. I make the movies I want to see. I plan to return a raunchy, fun loving spirit to theaters, that has been sorely missed in the last decade. I think there is no obligation as a filmmaker to be serious, but I am very serious...about being silly.
The Monks of Lorisidia is a comedic period piece set in Medieval Europe and featuring an eccentric ensemble of monks. Apart from their traditional monastic duties, which included scribing, translation, and hearing confessions, these monks were responsible for brewing beer for the town, organizing joyous festivals, and even enjoying the privilege of forming families. It was akin to a medieval frat house – until...
Logline:
When a decree of celibacy is issued from the Pope, a monk named Arthur finds himself caught between a budding romance and the word of God.
Funds raised will be directed to the production and distribution of the film. This is a large scale project and we have very high hopes for the festival circuit. We plan to submit to the Sundance, Tribecca, and Nantucket film festivals, as well as local and genre specific festivals. Aside from being an independent short, we also hope to use this film as a proof of concept for a feature-length movie.
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The Monks of Lorisidia Film
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Brooklyn, NY