We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for the 19th annual Oscar Qualifying ⁠HollyShorts Film Festival⁠, as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers.

In this episode Inde sits down with Emil Gallardo (Co-writer/Director) & Kieran Murphy (Cinematographer) to talk about their film “Exit Fee”.

Logline: Exit Fee follows Skye, the night she desperately tries to save her 15-year-old sister Carina from being trafficked alongside her.

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@emilg80 (https://www.instagram.com/emilg80/)

Website: https://www.waterlightfilms.com

They talk about how “there’s only so much you can do in prep” and at a certain point you have to be open to the pleasant surprises that reveal themselves on set.

Emil worked with a consultant for authentic movement and blocking.

Kieran shot handheld in certain environments and they were awarded a grant from Panavision for winning HollyShorts with another film in 2020. The choice of handheld made the world more accessible & told a specific visual language.

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For our listeners, CFA’s teamed up with We Make Movies to get you a discount on production management services, including access to comprehensive production insurance and workers' comp for your next shoot.

Visit wemakemovies.org/insurance and use code CFA23 on your intake form for 10% off your quote.

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