Project Detail

Hanging by a Wire

Hanging by a Wire

Synopsis

When a cable car malfunctions in the mountains, eight people including six students are trapped high above a valley. As time runs out before the final cable fails, rescue teams work against the clock to save the stranded passengers.
Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2026 - World premiere
Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival 2026

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Features
Running time
98 min
Director
Mohammed Ali Naqvi
Producer
Mohammed Ali Naqvi, Bilal Sami
Executive Producer
Jon Adler, Aloke Devichand, Arron Fellows, Davis Guggenheim, Bonnie McGrath, Ian Orefice, Helen Parker, Amanda Spain, Nancy Strang, Rahdi Taylor
Editor
William Grayburn
Screenwriter
Mohammed Ali Naqvi, Bilal Sami
Director of Photography
Brendan McGinty
Co-executive Producer
Jess Kwan

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

US, UK, Pakistan co-production

EverWonder Studio (US), Mindhouse Productions (UK)

Mindhouse Productions

Runway East Soho
66 Old Compton Street
London
W1D 4UH

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