Placeholder
Mar 20, 2026 · 12m
Director
Jesse McLeanOverview
Amid a pandemic and a failing marriage, a woman retreats into obsessive fantasy. A film star becomes her companion as the boundaries between reality and reverie blur. Lost in a frozen Antarctic landscape inspired by Frank Hurley's 1914 Endurance expedition photographs, escapism becomes a path back, a mirror revealing how far she's drifted from herself, and a space where she can begin to heal.
Cast of Placeholder
Crew of Placeholder
About Placeholder
What is Placeholder about?
Amid a pandemic and a failing marriage, a woman retreats into obsessive fantasy. A film star becomes her companion as the boundaries between reality and reverie blur. Lost in a frozen Antarctic landscape inspired by Frank Hurley's 1914 Endurance expedition photographs, escapism becomes a path back, a mirror revealing how far she's drifted from herself, and a space where she can begin to heal.
When was Placeholder released?
Placeholder was released on March 20, 2026.
How long is Placeholder?
Placeholder runs 12 minutes.
Who directed Placeholder?
Placeholder was directed by Jesse McLean.
Who is in the cast of Placeholder?
The cast of Placeholder includes Jesse McLean (Self) and Joel Kinnaman (Self).