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The Investors

The morality shakedown continues in Hollywood as new-age producers challenge their aspiring artists to ignore abhorrent behavior in exchange for a career bump in this dark comedy thriller.

Stockholm native Lara Wickman McCarthy directs horror legend Yan Birch ("The People Under the Stairs" by Wes Craven) and Joe Hackett (Southland, Beetleborgs Metallix) in her filmmaking debut THE INVESTORS.

  • Lara Wickman McCarthy
    Director
    Voodoo Love; The Kiss, 2016
  • Lara Wickman McCarthy
    Writer
    Voodoo Love; The Kiss, 2016
  • Lara Wickman McCarthy
    Producer
  • Peter Angelopoulos (executive producer)
    Producer
  • Lanie Graham (executive producer)
    Producer
  • Andrew Graham (executive producer)
    Producer
  • Marit Baldecchi (associate producer)
    Producer
  • Slate One Productions
    Producer
  • Yan Birch
    Key Cast
  • Joe Hackett
    Key Cast
  • Lara Wickman McCarthy
    Key Cast
  • Greg McCarthy
    Key Cast
  • Heather Hackett
    Key Cast
  • Chloe Butler
    Key Cast
  • Kieren Kiely
    Music
  • Matt Fore
    Cinematography
  • Joe Taylor
    First AD
  • Helen Wickman
    Art Direction
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Инвесторы
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    comedic thriller, suspense
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 12, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • New York City International Films Infest Festival
    New York, New York
    United States
    October 31, 2018
    BEST COMEDY
  • Open World Toronto Film Festival
    Toronto, Ontario
    Canada
    October 20, 2018
    BEST ACTRESS
  • Phenomenal Film Festival
    Manila
    Philippines
    February 26, 2019
  • Marina del Rey Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    October 21, 2018
  • Independent StarFilmfest
    Freising, Bavaria
    Germany
    June 29, 2018
  • Chennai International Short Film Festival
    Chennai
    India
    February 19, 2018
  • Silver Scream Festival
    Santa Rosa, California
    United States
    February 17, 2018
  • 9FilmFest
    Bangkok
    Thailand
    December 15, 2017
Director Biography - Lara Wickman McCarthy

Lara Wickman McCarthy was born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden. She is currently living in Los Angeles with her Canadian husband, Greg McCarthy and young daughter. With her background in acting, her directing approach is patient and nurturing of the process. "THE INVESTORS" is her directorial debut.

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Director Statement

I want to use the powerful voice of film to share ideas, connect with other people, and reach across all borders – those between our countries, cultures, age and gender.