I Saw the TV Glow

Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show – a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the TV, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.
by Jane Schoenbrun (Director, Screenplay)
with Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Ian Foreman, Fred Durst, Danielle Deadwyler, Helena Howard
USA 2024 English 100' Colour International premiere

With

  • Justice Smith (Owen)
  • Brigette Lundy-Paine (Maddy)
  • Ian Foreman (Young Owen)
  • Fred Durst (Frank)
  • Danielle Deadwyler (Brenda)
  • Helena Howard (Isabel)

Crew

Director Jane Schoenbrun
Screenplay Jane Schoenbrun
Cinematography Eric Yue
Editing Sofi Marshall
Production Design Brandon Tonner-Connolly
Costumes Rachel Dainer-Best
Make-Up Aaron Worman
Casting Geraldine Barrón, Salome Oggenfuss, Abby Harri
Producers Ali Herting, Emma Stone, Dave McCary, Sarah Winshall, Sam Intili

World Sales

A24

Produced by

Fruit Tree

A24

Smudge Films

Jane Schoenbrun

The non-binary filmmaker and writer is dedicated to making and supporting queer cinema. Alongside their work as a filmmaker, they are currently finishing their first novel and are working on getting more comfortable with silence.

Filmography

2021 We’re All Going to the World’s Fair 2024 I Saw the TV Glow

Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2024