An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn

In this captivating tale, director Alan Smithee finds himself at odds with an ambitious production company determined to create a high-stakes, big-budget action movie. Frustrated with the creative constraints imposed upon him and fearing the potential ruin of his artistic reputation, Smithee makes the bold decision to steal the reels midway through the filming process. This act sends the cast and crew into a whirlwind of chaos as they struggle to make sense of the sudden collapse of their project and grapple with the consequences of Smithee's defiant stand against creative tyranny. As the story unfolds, it delves into themes of artistic integrity, the price of selling out, and the tenacity required to hold onto one's vision in an industry driven by commercial success.