Her feature debut We’re All Going to the World’s Fair (2021) was an official Sundance selection (pandemic edition) but everything indicates that Jane Schoenbrun could see her sophomore item get a proper in-person showcase. I Saw the TV Glow moved into production in July of last year with a cast of hip artists such as Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine toplining and notables supporting players such as Helena Howard, Danielle Deadwyler, Phoebe Bridgers and yes even Fred Durst. A Thousand and One cinematographer Eric K. Yue teamed with Schoenbrun on this project.
Gist: Two teenagers bond over their love of a television series; after it is mysteriously cancelled, their reality begins to blur.
Production Co./Producers: Ali Herting, Smudge Films’ Sarah Winshall, Sam Intili, Fruit Tree’s Emma Stone and Dave McCary.
Prediction: Midnight.
U.S. Distributor: A24.
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