In the not-too-distant future, an all-seeing surveillance state conducts “dream audits” to collect taxes on the unconscious lives of the populace. Mild-mannered government agent James Preble travels to a remote farmhouse to audit the dreams of Arabella “Bella” Isadora, an eccentric, aging artist. Entering Bella’s vast VHS archive, which contains a lifetime of dreams, Preble stumbles upon a secret that offers him a chance at love—and hope for escape.
James Belfer is the Founder and CEO of Cartuna - a Brooklyn-based production company focused on animation, puppetry, DIY art and alt-comedy. Film credits include BY DESIGN, AJ GOES TO THE DOG PARK (Fantastic Fest 2024), STRAWBERRY MANSION (Sundance 2021), Sundance Special Jury Prize winner NUTS! (Sundance 2016), Berlinale Silver Bear winner PRINCE AVALANCHE (Sundance 2013), COMPLIANCE (Sundance 2012), Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner LIKE CRAZY, and SYLVIO