Deltopia — an upcoming movie based around the yearly, unsanctioned street party that occurs in the college town of Isla Vista — is raising concerns among Isla Vistans such as Spencer Brandt, board president of the Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD), who co-authored a letter to the directors, producers, and cast of the movie to reject its portrayal of I.V.
The movie, written and directed by Michael Easterling and Jaala Ruffman, tells the story of friends who travel to Deltopia after their last day of high school and is “loosely based” on real events, Deadline reported . Starring Luna Blaise, Madison Pettis, and Charlie Gillespie, the movie takes place during a 24-hour period.
Deltopia directors referred to the film as “showcas[ing] the pivotal moments that teenagers face whether beautiful or heart-breaking. Teenage rebellion is our driving force in the film, with kids uniting against ‘The Man’ and against authority,” according to Deadline.