The Last Line

'The Last Line' follows an actress as she enters an audition where she is forced to face a harsh reality of the industry. She starts out delivering a confident performance, only to be gradually beaten down, arriving at a place vulnerable to emotional manipulation that takes place at the hand of the director, all in the name of ‘art’. She is confronted by the questions of what is indispensable for art and an excellent performance, where the line is drawn between real life and performance and ultimately how much of herself she is willing to sacrifice in the pursuit of her dream.

CREDITS:
Bella: Francesca Reale
The Director: Alex Hurt
Jesse: Chris Cafero
Reader: Sara Kubida

Written, Directed & Edited by Renee Mao
Cinematography by Brandon Roots
1st AC: Jonathan Arturo
Gaffer: Ahad Mahmood
Line Producer: Savannah O'Leary
Assistant Director: Zach Nutman
Production Sound Mixer: Sean Kiely
Sound Design & Mix: Hunter Berk
Colorist: Brandon Roots

Cast: Renee Mao