Tapeheads

In the neon-soaked landscape of Los Angeles, two aspiring filmmakers, Josh and Ivan, are determined to conquer the professional music video industry. Operating under the moniker "Video Aces," the duo is fueled by a volatile mix of creative vision and desperate, misguided ambition. While Josh focuses on the artistry, the fast-talking Ivan constantly pushes them to work "on spec," chasing the elusive promise of fame despite their lack of stable employment. Their journey through a cutthroat, predatory media environment is anything but conventional. As they navigate a series of bizarre and increasingly dangerous assignments—ranging from low-budget commercials to high-stakes music video productions—the pair finds themselves hopelessly out of their depth. Their professional aspirations take a perilous turn when they become entangled with Samantha, a journalist caught in a high-stakes blackmail scheme involving a corrupt politician, Norman Mart. Mart is frantic to recover a mysterious, incriminating videotape that threatens to dismantle his entire career. As the Video Aces struggle to secure their big break, they are pulled into a web of scandal where talent is secondary to connections. With the pressure mounting and the stakes rising, Josh and Ivan must navigate a landscape where the line between artistic integrity and commercial exploitation blurs. Will their relentless pursuit of the "American Dream" lead to their ultimate breakthrough, or will they become the latest victims of a culture that thrives on chaos?