The Day of the Jackal

Set in contemporary times, the plot relies on modern technology—smartphones, livestreams, and social media—to fuel clues and misdirection. The wedding acts as a staged stage where identities are swapped and alibis tested. The story unfolds over a few days around the event, blending intimate personal stakes with public pursuit.

The story unfolds across New York City's urban landscape, including a high-society wedding set on a waterfront venue and a later move to Greenville, Indiana. The city choice amplifies a mood of sophistication, secrecy, and pursuit. Iconic urban anchors like the harbor and boathouse scenes ground the thriller in familiar, real-world locations.

🎭 Identity & Deception

Disguises, prosthetics and persona swaps drive the suspense as who is really behind each action remains uncertain. Characters operate under false fronts, shaping motives and misdirection. The film probes how appearances can mask truth and consequence.

🔎 Surveillance & Control

The plot threads through constant monitoring by authorities and the use of livestreams to reveal or conceal clues. Information becomes a currency, with leads pursued across venues and social networks. Control over perception is a weapon as much as a weaponized plan.

💼 Criminal Networks

Mob ties and covert deals pull characters toward a web of organized crime surrounding the wedding. Trust is scarce as loyalties shift under pressure and danger. The intersection of money, power, and familial stakes keeps the tension high.