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An American Life

In 2014, Hugo fulfills his lifelong dream of leaving France to live in New York City. As he builds his life as an ex-pat, he experiences what comes with being in America... President and all.

  • Théo Mahy-Ma-Somga
    Director
  • Théo Mahy-Ma-Somga
    Writer
  • Kristin Brye
    Writer
  • Théo Mahy-Ma-Somga
    Producer
  • Thomas Vieljeux
    Key Cast
  • Kristen Suarez
    Key Cast
  • MK Haresign
    Key Cast
  • Kristin Brye
    Key Cast
  • Dana Joel Nicholson
    Key Cast
  • Mike Carbuccia
    Key Cast
  • Gilbert Coble
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 60 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 4, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    12,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, French
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Théo Mahy-Ma-Somga

Théo Mahy is a French filmmaker who graduated from the University of Aix en Provence. Born in Paris with roots from Cameroon, he is living in the United States since 2012. Passionate about filmmaking since he is a kid, he enjoys films a clé, like seen in Europe in the 60's and address social issues accross his productions.

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Director Statement

Your set should be the place everyone wants to be otherwise you are doing something wrong.