The Buildout

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The Buildout
The Buildout poster.jpg
Official poster
Directed by Zeshaan Younus
Written byZeshaan Younus
Produced by
  • Trevor Dillon
  • Sailor Larocque
  • Nicholas Thurkettle
  • Zeshaan Younus
Starring
CinematographyJustin Moore
Edited byMatt Latham
Distributed byEthos Releasing
Release dates
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Buildout is a 2024 American psychological horror found footage film written and directed by Zeshaan Younus in his feature film debut. It stars Jenna Kanell, Hannah Alline, and Natasha Halevi. The film won four awards at the 13th Oceanside International Film Festival.

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Plot

Two women embark on desert road trip where unexplainable circumstances take place.

Cast

Production

The project was crowdfunded and is the feature film debut of Younus. [1] [2] Principal photography took place over seven days in the Anza-Borrego Desert. [3] [1]

Release

The film premiered at Oceanside International Film Festival on February 24, 2024 [4] [2] with later dates at Chattanooga Film Festival, Panic Fest, and a Frida Cinema screening hosted by Sean Gunn. [3] It released on video on demand on February 25, 2025 [1] as the inaugural release from Ethos Releasing. [5]

Reception

Critical response

Dread Central scored it 4 out of 5 saying it "is cosmic horror that lands among the stars." [6] Bloody Disgusting said it is a 4 out of 5 that "is a stunning, genre-bending odyssey into the unknown that skillfully blends themes of mysticism, grief, and the paranormal into a film where reality and the supernatural blur." [7] Video Librarian says it "stands strong currently as a 3.5 out of 5 star film that is a must watch for those who love independent cinema, and suspenseful tales." [8]

Accolades

Festival / EventYearAwardRecipient(s)Result
Oceanside International Film Festival 2024 Best Narrative Feature Zeshaan Younus Won
Best Direction in a FeatureWon
Best Screenplay (Feature)Nominated
Best Editing in a Feature Matt Latham Won
Best Cinematography in a Feature Justin Moore Won
Best Actress in a Lead RoleHannah AllineNominated

References

  1. 1 2 3 Navarro, Meagan (2025-02-06). "'The Buildout' Trailer Invites You on a Genre-Bending Odyssey in the Desert". Bloody Disgusting! . Retrieved 2025-02-13.
  2. 1 2 "OIFF 2024 SCHEDULE - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH - Oceanside International Film Festival". Oceanside International Film Festival . 2024-02-25. Archived from the original on 2024-02-25. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
  3. 1 2 "The Buildout: Free Screening + Q&A w/ Cast & Crew". Frida Cinema . Archived from the original on 2025-02-13. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
  4. ↑ Accomando, Beth (2024-02-19). "Oceanside Film Fest showcases films, music and more". KPBS Public Media . Retrieved 2025-02-13.
  5. ↑ Mack, Andrew (2025-01-24). "New Distributor Ethos Releasing Announces Inaugural Slate of Genre Titles For 2025". ScreenAnarchy . Retrieved 2025-02-13.
  6. ↑ Collins, Chad (2024-04-12). "'The Buildout' Panic Fest 2024 Review: A Touching and Cosmic Look At Friendship". Dread Central . Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  7. ↑ Swope, Michelle (2024-06-24). "'The Buildout' Review – A Stunning, Mystical Odyssey into the Unknown". Bloody Disgusting! . Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  8. ↑ "The Buildout". Video Librarian. 2024-12-30. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
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