The Candy House: A Tech Odyssey Through Memory and Ambition

Production Details

Title: The Candy House

Format: Feature Film

Production Begins: February 16

Filming Location: New Orleans, LA

Producer: Jennifer Fox

Director: Olivia Wilde

LP/PM: Harrison Huffman

Synopsis: The Candy House opens with the staggeringly brilliant Bix Bouton, whose company, Mandala, is so successful that he is “one of those tech demi-gods with whom we’re all on a first name basis.” Bix is forty, with four kids, restless, and desperate for a new idea, when he stumbles into a conversation group, mostly Columbia professors, one of whom is experimenting with downloading or “externalizing” memory. Within a decade, Bix’s new technology, …

Production Company

Company name: A24

31 West 27th Street
11th Floor
New York, NY 10001

info@a24films.com
Phone: 646-568-6015 – 323-900-5300

CMS Productions

4223 Glencoe Ave, Suite A200
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
sueno@cmsproductions.com
Phone: 424-228-4262

About The Candy House

The Candy House centers on Bix Bouton, a successful tech entrepreneur overwhelmed by his own achievements and personal life. As he searches for inspiration, he engages with a group exploring innovative concepts in memory technology. His journey raises questions about identity and the impact of sharing experiences in a digital age. This narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly advancing technological landscape, depicting the challenges and ethical dilemmas that accompany such progress. Viewers are invited to reflect on the implications of memory, connection, and the ways we interact with our digital selves.