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About the Film
The rule is that you only get out of life what you put into it… but is that really true? Cutthroat depicts the journey of someone existing in a crab-in-a-bucket world taking chances to get to the top by any means necessary. This is a story we can all relate to- wanting something normally unreachable that we are ready to take the chance on and go for.
Inés, a gangly yet sharp eyed model has dreams of gracing the covers of magazines around the world; however, she finds this challenging as since she has little to no recognition amongst her contemporaries. A high stakes fashion show presents her with an exciting opportunity to take a massive leap in her career. Anyone who’s anyone will be attending this fashion show hosted by a widely respected fashion designer, Bea, who has no regard for feelings or for the talentless. Inés’ opportunity is compromised when she discovers that rival model, Camille, makes arrangements to be a part of the show. Inés must decide how far she is willing to go to earn her moment in the spotlight.
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See how far Inés will go to get what she wants out of her seemingly glamorous life.
Meet the Crew
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LEI WHITE
Director/Writer/
Producer
Lei is a senior at SCAD pursuing degrees in Film & Television and Performing Arts. Telling stories has been ingrained in Lei from a young age memorizing and reciting episodes from shows and movies like 'Friends' or 'Casablanca.' As a director, he has a deep love for characters with wide ranges of development who keep audiences guessing. After graduation, Lei plans to move to Los Angeles to intern for Netflix!
PAIGE PETERSEN
1st AD/Producer
Paige is a junior at SCAD pursuing a BFA in Film and Television with a minor in Producing for Film and Media. With her background in studio photography and management, Paige enjoys working diligently both on set and off, whether it be preproduction, production, or post. Though she will always be a Jersey Girl, she hopes to one day be a producer for feature films in California or for television shows in New York City.
JAYDA CARDOZA
2nd AD
Jayda is a senior at the Savannah College of Art and Design with a major in Film and Television as well as a minor in Sound Design. Although showing favor to post production film editing, Jayda also enjoys and has experience in Sound Editing, Producing, and Directing.
CAMIEL van den BRINK
Line Producer
Camiel is an aspiring filmmaker at the Savannah College of Art and Design focusing on producing. He hopes to one day live in California working on feature films.
MICHAEL
JOHNSON II
Director of Photography
Michael Johnson II is a recent SCAD grad. He was the Cinematographer for his first feature film over the summer of 2019 and has plans to shoot a pitch pilot TV episode in January before moving back to Atlanta to continue his career.
THOMAS NEUGEBAUER
Lead Sound Designer
Thomas is a senior at the Savannah College of Art and Design studying sound design. Through modular synthesis he will be designing sound effects for Cutthroat. After graduating from
SCAD with his Bachelors Degree he plans to move to Los Angeles to work in the field.
ELENA SANCHEZ
Storyboard Artist
Elena is a Texas-born SCAD-grad who majored in Illustration. She has an addiction to chips & queso, keeps a quote book of funny things her friends say, and hopes to one day be a proud owner of a short-hair dachshund. She also dreams of working on animated feature films and TV series. Her illustration work centers around creating 2D visual story-telling elements ranging from concept art, character design, background painting & layout.
JEWEL HAMRICK IV
Unit Production
Manager
Jewel Hamrick IV is a senior film and television student at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Skilled in screenwriting and producing, He has 4 independent films under his company name, IV VISION. Jewel is now working on his fifth project, set to release in 2020.
TESSA ROBEY
Gaffer
Tessa Robey is a Gaffer and Producer studying Film and Television Production at SCAD. Her favorite aspect of filmmaking is the energy on set with a tight-knit crew. Tessa often works in the Grip and Electric Department, and has been a part of 18 productions in the last year.
NIA R. DAWSON
Supervising Sound Editor/Music Supervisor
Nia R. Dawson can best be described as an artist in a storytelling love triangle. Passionate about music production and editing, songwriting, and film sound, she strives to find the point where the aural and visual collide when shaping a narrative. She is currently pursuing a B.F.A in Sound Design and a minor in Music Production at the Savannah College of Art & Design.
TIANA JONES
Production Designer
Tiana is a Production Design major currently finishing up her senior year at the Savannah College of Art and Design. She plans to become a part of the creative processes within the film and television industry.
LUKE E KELLERHOUSE
Co Producer
Luke Kellerhouse is a film student from San Diego California, specializing in directing and producing. He is currently producing the SCAD initiative film in Lacoste as well as two senior thesis films for the Fall.
ERICA TERRY
Editor
Erica is entering her final year at SCAD as a film and television major. Hailing from sunny South Florida, Erica enjoys long walks on the beach, reading outside, and driving with the windows down. As an editor, she prefers editing narrative pieces while still experimenting with the plot and it’s visuals. After all, the post production process is a rediscovery of the story. After graduation, Erica hopes to move to Los Angeles to start working on TV series and other shorter form content.
CANDICE MORTIER
Foley Artist
Sound designer from Nassau, Bahamas, Candace is a sound effect editor and foley artist. She has worked on numerous projects in different positions such as boom operator and locations sound mixer for the documentary “Chosen”, Sound effect editor for the animation “Function”, and is currently working on the second episode of “Re-Connection” as a foley artist.
NICOLE GRABER
Art Director
Nicole is a Production Design major and Interior Design minor currently finishing up her senior year at SCAD. Her plans after school are to become part of a creative team, helping to develop set designs for film and/or immersive experiences.
NAïK ALVES
Fashion Consultant
Naik was born in Genova, Switzerland and moved to the Bahamas at the age of 14. She now attends the Savannah College of Art and Design pursuing a BFA in Fashion Marketing and Management with a minor in Fibers. Naik can speak and write in three different languages. She is open to all opportunities and sees life as a beautiful journey of learning, creating, and growing as an individual.
DAVID RHONE
Composer
David “Somnia” Rhone’s catalog feels like one long experimental
Freudian slip. By blending storytelling with the musical stylings of alternative, R&B, and electronic genres, he presents a unique
listening experience. With his background in producing and
songwriting, and an emerging interest in composing and a love for film, Somnia has begun to venture into film scoring.
DELPHINE ANTON
Casting Director
Delphine is a senior Film & Television major at SCAD. She fancies herself a walking IMDB, and has developed a passion for casting throughout her involvement in the film industry. She likes the idea that an actor can really pave the way for stories to unfold in unique and creative ways. After she graduates, she will spend a few months traveling the world before beginning her ventures within the casting industry.
DELPHINE ANTON
Casting Director
Delphine is a senior Film & Television major at SCAD. She fancies herself a walking IMDB, and has developed a passion for casting throughout her involvement in the film industry. She likes the idea that an actor can really pave the way for stories to unfold in unique and creative ways. After she graduates, she will spend a few months traveling the world before beginning her ventures within the casting industry.
Support Us
With your support we will be able to find funding to film Cutthroat.
Any help in donations and sharing alike is greatly appreciated by our entire cast and crew.
We are excited to bring this story to life!
Our Indiegogo is live , check it out at the link below.
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