If a visionary sketch from one of the 20th century’s most radical artists is heading to the big screen, that is news worth paying attention to. A new production entity, 18 Seconds LLC, has officially been established in the United States to oversee the development, financing, and production of the psychological sci-fi thriller 18 Seconds, which is already in active pre-production.
This newly formed company holds the worldwide rights to the screenplay written by Victor Lledo, who is also set to direct the feature — marking his debut as a director. The narrative is an original adaptation based on a visionary sketch originally sent by avant-garde master Antonin Artaud to pioneering director Germaine Dulac.
Right now, 18 Seconds LLC is in the process of structuring its financing framework while evaluating potential strategic partnerships. These partnerships could involve co-production arrangements, festival strategies, publicity campaigns, sales representation, and distribution deals. The company has indicated that further announcements regarding key attachments and production milestones will follow as the packaging process moves forward.
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Why it matters: This project breathes new life into a nearly century-old avant-garde concept, bridging the gap between experimental theater and modern sci-fi cinema. If successful, it could open the door for more such adaptations from the surrealist canon, proving that even the most obscure artistic fragments can find a mainstream audience today.
