State of consciousness, directed by Marcus Stokes, is a psychological thriller whose protagonist, Stephen (Emile Hirsch), is forced to take drugs for a non-existent psychological disorder which makes it impossible for him to distinguish nightmares from fact. He can only regain his sanity and return to his normal life by escaping from the institution where he is locked up.
The production shot for over two weeks in November 2020 in Bari and Bitonto. The executive production in Apulia, Dinamo Film, created a house in perfect Texan style in a soundstage. Rutigliano Middle School in Bitonto also provided a location. 48 industry professionals from Apulia worked on the film.
State of consciousness, directed by Marcus Stokes, is a psychological thriller whose protagonist, Stephen (Emile Hirsch), is forced to take drugs for a non-existent psychological disorder which makes it impossible for him to distinguish nightmares from fact. He can only regain his sanity and return to his normal life by escaping from the institution where he is locked up.
The production shot for over two weeks in November 2020 in Bari and Bitonto. The executive production in Apulia, Dinamo Film, created a house in perfect Texan style in a soundstage. Rutigliano Middle School in Bitonto also provided a location. 48 industry professionals from Apulia worked on the film.
Stephen is trapped in an institution where he is forced to take drugs for a mental disorder that he doesn't have. Due to the medication, Stephen can no longer distinguish nightmares from reality. The only way he can return to his real life is to escape from the institute where he is imprisoned.