Project Detail

Twenty Dollars

Synopsis

Two strangers meet on a night out in London. After sharing a strong connection, their time together takes a disconcerting turn.

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
11 min 53 sec
Format
Digital Handycam
Director
Francisco Vargas Luz
Producer
Ethan Ross, Francisco Vargas Luz
Editor
Francisco Vargas Luz
Screenwriter
Francisco Vargas Luz
Director of Photography
Isabella Thompson
Production Designer
Grace Delve
Sound
Anna Moshenko
Principal cast
Emmanuel Li, Eli Rosney
Intimacy Coordinator
Grace M. Collins

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Francisco Vargas Luz

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