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Closer to the Line

The Story of Dex Whitlock, a top salesman who pushes the limit on his secret addiction.

  • Marko Sakren
    Director
  • Marko Sakren
    Writer
  • Maximos Thorn
    Producer
  • Marko Sakren
    Producer
  • Maximos Thorn
    Key Cast
    "Dex Whitlock"
  • Azusena Saray
    Key Cast
    "Tootie"
  • Kenneth Michael Perkins
    Key Cast
    "Devin"
  • George McKerry
    Key Cast
    "Norman"
  • Gebriel Yitbarek
    Key Cast
    "Antoine"
  • Ed McKnight
    Key Cast
    "Ekhart"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 6, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 1080H264
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Marko Sakren

Marko Sakren has been practicing the art and science of cinematic storytelling for quite awhile now, in between family and day jobs, having completed five feature films and dozens of shorts on shoestring budgets, exploring a variety of genres and styles. He has written more than a dozen screenplays, of which four have been produced.

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Director Statement

Closer to the Line was produced on the fly with limited resources and without a crew, as an exercise in simplicity, showing a story more than telling it. The limited dialogue was intentional, focusing more on action and picture rather than voices, showing moments to unfold the story. Designed as a pitch for development of a feature project or series. Any backers out there?