Phantom Halo -

: Antonia Bogdanovich co-wrote the script with Anne Heffron.

The story follows two brothers, Beckett (Luke Kleintank) and Samuel Emerson (Thomas Brodie-Sangster), who live in a state of constant financial instability due to their father, Warren (Sebastian Roché). Warren is a failed, alcoholic Shakespearean actor whose gambling debts frequently put the family in danger. To survive, the brothers run a unique street scam:

(2014) is a gritty indie crime drama that serves as the feature directorial debut of Antonia Bogdanovich. Executive produced by her father, legendary filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich, the film expands on her earlier short film, My Left Hand Man . Plot Overview

: Samuel's obsession with the "Phantom Halo" comic provides a tonal contrast to the grim reality of their poverty and his father's abuse.

The situation escalates when Beckett enters the world of high-stakes crime through a counterfeiting scheme to pay off a $38,000 debt to a ruthless loan shark. Amidst the chaos, Samuel finds escapism in his favorite comic book hero, the "Phantom Halo".

: The film heavily incorporates Shakespearean themes and dialogue, often drawing parallels between the family's struggles and classic tragic tropes.

: While the audience is mesmerized, Beckett picks their pockets to pay the family's bills.

From Short to Feature: Phantom Halo - Creative Screenwriting