Feature Documentary - “The King Of Versailles”
LOGLINE:
The King of Versailles is about Mike Carrier, a cultural investigator and comedian, struggling with the sudden loss of his biggest fan: his grandfather. When Miami University announces a building will be named in his honor, Mike goes on a road trip to attend the dedication ceremony. Along the way, he investigates: "What's the best way to keep a dead loved one's memory alive?" Is it simply with a gravestone, extravagantly with a building, spiritually with a medium channeling their words, or digitally with an AI avatar?
THEMES:
With heart and humor, we’ll be exploring mental health, grief, technology, and comedy as a coping mechanism.
OUR GOAL:
To premiere at a major film festival like Sundance or SXSW and then have a theatrical or streaming release.
SIMILAR FILMS:
The quirky science experiment of Super Size Me mixed with the emotional journey of Nathan For You: Finding Frances.
OFFICIAL SITE:
https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/the-king-of-versailles/
CREW BIOS:
CHRISTOPHER GUERRERO (DIRECTOR)
Christopher Guerrero is an award-winning Latinx filmmaker whose work fuses genre, heart, and social consciousness. His projects have screened at top-tier festivals like Slamdance, Austin, and Santa Barbara. Christopher has been selected for fellowships with Stowe Labs, RespectAbility Lab, and AdAge’s “The List.” A graduate and directing professor at USC, he has directed national campaigns for Disney, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft, featuring talent such as The Rock and Jack Black.
MIKE CARRIER
(EXECUTIVE PRODUCER / CAST)
Mike Carrier is an award-winning comedian / writer who has sold pilots to WARNER BROS. and COMEDY CENTRAL. He won the LA COMEDY FESTIVAL and earned first prize in the RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. Mike’s written for NETFLIX, THE NEW YORKER, and NICKELODEON. His BUZZFEED videos have 2 billion views including one where he hired a bounty hunter to try arresting him while he went on the run.
