Name: Lymelight
Released: 2026-04-05

Lymelight (2026)

Release Date

April 5, 2026

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Genre

Release Date

April 5, 2026

MPAA Rating

Duration

005 minute(s)

Production Budget

Studio

Official Site

Cast and Crew

Director

Matt McKinzie

Synopsis

In the fleeting, intense span of five minutes, Matt McKinzie's "Lymelight" crafts a poignant and atmospheric portrait of an artist on the edge. The film immerses viewers in the world of a struggling musician, whose desperate quest for recognition and creative fulfillment is met with the harsh glare of reality and the isolating shadows of the industry. As he navigates the dissonance between his artistic dreams and the compromises demanded by fame, a central conflict emerges between authenticity and selling out, threatening the very core of his identity. This brief yet potent drama unfolds with a raw, melancholic tone, capturing the quiet desperation and electric tension of a life measured in chords and consequences. "Lymelight" offers a compelling, intimate look at the cost of a dream, leaving viewers to ponder the fragile line between illumination and burnout.