THE SCENESTERS is an innovative and quirky murder mystery that both honors and deconstructs the conventions of the classic “who-done-it?” film noir.  Using the “found footage” approach to storytelling, the film compiles supposed “real” clips from a variety of sources – courtroom transcripts, crime scene videography, news reports, etc -  all detailing how a group of hip Los Angeles twentysomethings got mixed up in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a prolific serial killer. 

We are single-minded in making captivating movies built on interesting characters and strong stories.

In 2002, a group of crime scene videographers hatched a plan to track down a serial killer....  This is their footage.

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Starring Blaise Miller, Suzanne May, Jeff Grace, Kevin M. Brennan, Todd Berger, Monika Jolly, James Jolly, and Sherilyn Fenn.  Special guest appearance by John Landis.

Written & Directed by Todd Berger.  Produced by Kevin M. Brennan, Jeff Grace, and Brett D. Thompson.

Music in the trailer by Barr ("The Song is the Single") and The Sonics ("Psycho").

Other bands on the soundtrack include: Airborne Toxic Event, The Franks, Her Space Holiday, Wallpaper, The Irish Goodbye, The Henry Clay People, Tobacco, Gavin Castleton, Fog, and more.

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"The Scenesters...one of seven recommended movies to see at Austin Film Festival.”  --The Austin Chronicle 

"Must See at Austin Film Festival...A genuinely suspenseful whodunit about a team of wannabe filmmakers exploiting a rash of L.A. murders targeting hipsters…  The Scenesters is definitely, if dryly funny in its satirical take on fame-seeking indie-rock types—boosted by a literally killer soundtrack."  --The Onion A.V. Club 

"Beyond the script and the cast's awareness of comedic timing, our attention was sucked up by the innovative use of local music and even the bits of neighborhood history thrown in for good measure. The film has a healthy dose of satire and some surprisingly effective commentary on people looking for their big break professionally, romantically, or beyond. Dare we ask what [the filmmakers] could do with an Oprah-sized budget?"  --The Austinist 

“The Scenesters inventively wraps a murder mystery in layers of filmic segments and threads into a funny, quirky effect…  The strong acting and genuinely creative story saves The Scenesters from mere trendiness.”  --The Austin American Statesman

“The Scenesters excels on so many different levels, it’s truly impressive…Keep an eye out for The Scenesters, it’s worth seeking out.” -- AwesomeVilliage.com

“Todd Berger has constructed a plot that’s unpredictable, which is difficult to achieve for crime-driven movies…The real treat, however, is the performances, which always deliver genuine laughs — a rarity in today’s world of bathroom humor and slapstick comedy.”  -- The Gateway 

One of four “indie gems festival-goers have discovered at AFF…Funny, clever, great performances, fantastic soundtrack. This is the sort of unique film that could become a cult hit (or maybe even a regular hit).” –B-Side