A woman finds herself trapped in a remote hotel where the violent echoes of her past come alive, blurring the lines between her darkest nightmares and the waking world.

Utopia has signed up to produce and distribute I Live Here Now, the psychological horror film being helmed by Julie Pacino.

The pic is inspired by Pacino’s cinematic NFT photography series by the same title, which consists of 100 photographs portraying three characters, each of which will appear in the film. The project begins production in April 2022.

It will follow a young actress, disillusioned with the conflicting demands on her body by Hollywood, who runs away to the Madonna Inn after finding out she’s pregnant. But, as she becomes aware of employees watching her every move, she finds that the hotel itself has an even darker interest in her body than Hollywood.

The cast for I Live Here Now includes genre regulars Lucy Fry (“Wolf Creek”), Madeline Brewer (Cam), Matt Rife (Natural Selection), and Sheryl Lee (“Twin Peaks”).

Directed by Julie Pacino, “The psychological horror follows a woman (Lucy Fry) who finds herself trapped in a remote hotel where the violent echoes of her past come alive, blurring the lines between her darkest nightmares and the waking world.”

“I am thrilled to unveil this deeply personal project with Utopia,” said Pacino. “I Live Here Now explores fear and discomfort through the eyes of a woman who has been conditioned by societal restraints to disconnect from her own body. I hope this movie can create a unifying experience and entertain anyone who watches it. It’s a wild ride and I can’t wait to share it.”

“Utopia is excited to bring a promising new filmmaker to EFM and is proud to support female directors in the genre space,” said Marie Zeniter, head of sales. “I Live Here Now operates on so many levels. It’s sexy, dangerous, has a great cast and is incredibly topical.”