Daring storytellers.
Los Angeles based film production company.

Daring storytellers of tomorrow.
Los Angeles based. Globally focused.

MELTDOWN (2023)

Drama, Psychedelic Horror - 85 minutes

Impressive fear-fare. Chilling mystery. Aficionados of independent horror cinema should find plenty to intrigue them.
— Joseph Perry, Horror Fuel
Director Colton Van Til builds simmering tensions early in the story. With stunning visuals, this slow burn, psychedelic horror showcase should rise up your watchlist.
— Alan French, Sunshine State Cineplex
  • A seemingly flawless 1950s nuclear family hosts an important dinner party, but when an unexpected LSD spiking alters the course of the evening, secrets resurface, shattering their facades and forcing them to confront their darkest fears.

    Director: Colton Van Til
    Production Company: Cloudstar Pictures
    In Association With: Onyx Films & Vinjer Entertainment

Maleah Goldberg and Finn Roberts in a publicity photo for "Meltdown"
Maleah Goldberg in "Meltdown" during a scene in the bayou.

Meltdown combines the style of Douglas Sirk’s 1950s Hollywood melodramas with the energy of the New French Extremity movement, especially the work of Gaspar Noé

ABERDEEN (2019)

Drama - 90 minutes

Poster for the 2019 film "Aberdeen". It shows actress Isabel Bennet standing with a notebook in hand.
TERRIFIC, quite superior to other small, labor-of-love productions. Van Til has good command of his material, moving characters through scenes efficiently. The film introduces us to a storyteller unafraid to think outside of the box. And you can sense his enthusiasm behind the camera, percolating with every scene.
— Mike Ward, Seattle Film Critics Society President

Aberdeen had a US limited theatrical release in 2019 after being picked up by SPI INT. and SKY UK. The film is currently streaming in the US and UK on Amazon Prime.

  • Mia, in attempts to make it in a male-dominated sports journalism industry, begins to expose the dark underbelly of high school sports in her small hometown. Now, she must choose between her loyalties to her town and her career aspirations.

    Director: Colton Van Til
    Production Company: Cloudstar Pictures
    In Association With: Northwest Film Forum

Aberdeen
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Cloudstar Pictures is a Los Angeles based film production company founded in 2018 by Colton Van Til and Sophia Hoefle. As a boutique film production company, we cherish and nurture each project that graces our small but focused slate. Quality over quantity is our mantra, enabling us to deliver exceptional films that captivate audiences worldwide. From the initial development stages to the final touches in post-production, we carefully curate every element, ensuring that our projects consistently exceed expectations. From heart-wrenching dramas to mind-bending thrillers, each project reflects our commitment to exploring unique perspectives and pushing boundaries.

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