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Pompo the Cinephile (2021)

06/04/2021Animation, Comedy, Drama1h 34m
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Bright lights. Big dreams. No experience.

Overview

Operating out of the movie capital "Nyallywood," Pompo has been shooting one B-grade entertainment flick after another that anyone would enjoy. One day, Pompo's "movie buff" assistant Gene spots a new script written by Pompo and is moved by its exquisite story. In a fit of passion, he proclaims, "I want to see this as a finished work in theaters as soon as possible!" However, Pompo tells him, "So you shoot this film." Thus, Gene takes on his first directing gig. Meanwhile, Natalie, an ordinary girl who just arrived in town with movie actress dreams, has been discovered by Pompo...

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Konomi Kohara

    Joel Davidovich 'Pompo' Pomponette (voice)

  2. Cast 1

    Hiroya Shimizu

    Gene Fini (voice)

  3. Cast 1

    Rinka Otani

    Natalie Woodward (voice)

  4. Cast 1

    Ai Kakuma

    Mystia Lyons (voice)

  5. Cast 1

    Akio Otsuka

    Martin Braddock (voice)

  6. Cast 1

    Ryuichi Kijima

    Alan Gardner (voice)

  7. Cast 1

    Rikiya Koyama

    Alan's Boss (voice)

  8. Cast 1

    Manabu Sakamaki

    Corbett (voice)

  9. Cast 1

    Mitsuru Ogata

    J.D. Peterzen (voice)

There’s something special about _Pompo: The Cinephile_ that just speaks to you. Yes, the animation is stunning and you absolutely adore every character in the film. Martin Braddock’s pickup line about wanting to network socially is hilarious and Mystia is an incredible character; a talented actress that doesn’t let her success go to her head. But the animated film also speaks to both film and art lovers alike. Showing what was discarded in pursuit of your dreams is important to making a life changing film. Pompo’s sweet spot for a fully completed film is 90-minutes and _Pompo: The Cinephile_ e...

Status Released

Original LanguageJapanese 

Budget-

Revenue $186,542.00

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