September Tapes
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Christian Johnston |
| Products | Mockumentary feature film |
September Tapes represents a mockumentary feature co-created and directed by Christian Johnston, marking his debut as a feature filmmaker. Initial promotional clips gained attention for their striking authenticity, being characterized as "surpassing the realism of typical network news broadcasts."
Distribution
The movie made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2004, where First Look Media secured global distribution rights. It also screened at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2004.
Other notable showings took place at the Deauville American Film Festival in France, the Copenhagen International Documentary Festival in Denmark, and the Amsterdam Fantastic Film Festival in the Netherlands.
In Spanish-speaking territories, the film is released under the title "Septiembre Negro" ("Black September").