Director and Executive Producer Matthew Arkema is proud to announce that distinguished producer Siddharth Agrawal has joined as Lead Producer for the highly anticipated feature film, “Sunrise: A Song of two humans.”
BURBANK, CA, August 11, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Sunrise is a bold, emotionally charged modern retelling of F.W. Murnau’s 1927 silent classic, set in suburbia and the bustling, transformative expanse of the city. The film skillfully blends psychological suspense with a poetic exploration of love, betrayal, and redemption. With its evocative storyline and haunting visual signature, Sunrise aims to captivate festival and global audiences alike.
Siddharth Agrawal’s expertise will be pivotal in steering all phases of the film’s journey—from script to screen. As Lead Producer, he will undertake development, budgeting, team recruitment, overseeing all on-set operations, managing post-production workflow, and leading distribution and festival strategy.
“Siddharth’s creative vision and steady leadership are precisely what ‘Sunrise’ needs to achieve its full artistic potential,” said Matthew Arkema, Executive Producer. “I look forward to the bold narrative and visual choices his involvement promises.”
About the Production
Title: Sunrise
Director/EP: Matthew Arkema
Writer: Clayton Horwitz
Type: Feature Film
Production Timeline: August 1, 2025 – August 1, 2028
Lead Producer: Siddharth Agrawal
With Agrawal at the helm, Sunrise will employ a meticulously planned production and marketing timeline: script revisions and crew onboarding through late 2025, principal photography during winter 2025–2026, and a robust post-production process extending into a multi-year festival and distribution campaign.
Synopsis:
Based on the 1927 Academy Award–winning film, this modern re-imagining follows two high school sweethearts in their late twenties, caught between suburban stillness and the restless energy of the city. As resentment, temptation, and rage push their marriage toward the edge, their emotional journey to rediscover trust and affection changes the course of their lives forever.
About Siddharth Agrawal:
A celebrated producer with a distinguished track record across narrative and independent cinema, Siddharth Agrawal is known for championing bold stories and elevating every production with creative and organizational excellence.
About Matthew Arkema:
Matthew Arkema is an award-winning director and producer dedicated to powerful, resonant cinema. His creative vision continues to shape breakthrough films for audiences worldwide.
About Clayton Horwitz:
Clay Horwitz is a writer & stand up comic based out of New York City. He is the head writer of the TV special Clay’s Feast on Amazon Prime Video, and has been featured on major online comedy platforms such as Chocolate Sundaes, 800 Pound Gorilla, & Roast Battle.
For news and updates regarding Sunrise, contact Matthew Arkema at roadwayentertainment@gmail.com.
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