ONCE IN A LIFETIME

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River is a movie theater employee who is passionate about the film industry. He takes a chance on himself and enters a competition for a coveted, but unpaid internship working directly under a three-time Oscar-winning director. Later that night, he receives a phone call notifying him that he was selected as the winner. On the day of the internship, his boss calls to cancel his leave and demand that he show up for work. He is forced to choose between keeping his day job and following his dream. Not sure on what action to take, he seeks guidance from his mother, father, and girlfriend.

Credits

Director(s):

Rickey Brunty

Producer(s):

Jennifer Varenchik

Writer(s):

Rickey Brunty

Cast:

Myzea Mitchell, Russell Schoenhard, Jacqueleen Miramontes, Brandon Toma, Jennifer Varenchik, Shania Lei Bravo

Cinematographer(s):

Cassio Wiehe

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