Automat is a romantic dramedy that follows the plight of Martin Ramsey, an idealistic artist and night custodian, who has fallen in love with the female figure in Edward Hopper’s painting, Automat. Elements of magical realism bring the figure in the painting to life but the realization of a romance presents challenges not easily negotiated.
The story originated as a short film script in 2009, was later published as a short play in the Spring 2010 issue of A cappella Zoo and then was made into a low-budget independent short film in the summer of 2011.
Dave Tally of Motion Pixel Post Productions in South Carolina steered the project as director, editor and cinematographer.
Francis DiClemente 