André Is an Idiot

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Followed by a Q&A with Director Tony Benna and Executive Producer and Co-Subject of the Film Lee Einhorn

Description

A celebration of life filled with raw honesty, surreal bursts of imagination, and brazen irreverence, André Is an Idiot shows us what it really means to live happily, truthfully, and hilariously. In this Sundance award-winning documentary, André Riccardi sets out to chronicle his final journey after receiving a diagnosis he could have prevented, through comedic vérité storytelling and fantastical stop-motion interludes.

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Director Tony Benna

Tony Benna has developed and directed within a variety of platforms creating award-winning work with multiple mediums including film, advertising, post-production, and broadcast. With strong roots in stop-motion animation techniques, he is focused on pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling.

Executive Producer and Co-Subject of the Film Lee Einhorn

Lee Einhorn’s creative background spans writing, branded entertainment, and film
direction. As a director, Lee blends sharp comedic timing with an authentic lens. His storytelling feels lived-in, creating funny, everyday films from real, awkward, and honest life moments.

Lee has delivered breakthrough work for various advertising clients across platforms
and formats. Notably, he led the #OptOutside campaign for REI, which won the Cannes Titanium Grand Prix.

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