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HIRE

LOGLINE: A retired sniper's peaceful life is shattered when reunited with his brother under unforeseen circumstances.

SYNOPSIS: In "HIRE," a retired sniper's world is upended when the unexpected occurs, and he must team up with his estranged sniper brother to rescue him. The two brothers uncover a sinister plot to assassinate a presidential candidate, plunging them into a pulse-pounding world of espionage, betrayal, and high-stakes action.

  • Ricardo A Spence
    Director
  • Ricardo A Spence
    Writer
  • Ricardo A Spence
    Producer
  • Zarrette Rogers
    Key Cast
    "Zey Price"
  • Ricardo Cisneros
    Key Cast
    "Agent Bell"
  • Ricardo A Spence
    Key Cast
    "Christopher Price"
  • Matthew Spence
    Key Cast
    "Matthew "Pop" Price "
  • Taylor Harris-Butler
    Key Cast
  • Stephan Joseph
    Master Sound Mixer
  • Kaleem Cooke
    DP
  • Taylor Harris-Butler
    Co-Producer
  • Zarette Rogers
    Co-Producer
  • Kaleem Cooke
    Co-Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Action, Drama
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 15, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Ricardo A Spence

Ricardo A. Spence is a Bronx raised drama Writer/Director aspiring to change lives through storytelling and amplifying underrepresented voices. He believes that togetherness and vulnerability are the remedies to the world. His unique upbringing in the big apple granted him unexpected experiences like street fighting on project rooftops and impromptu dinners with millionaires who share the same MetroCard as him.

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Director Statement

In "HIRE," our aim is to delve into the complex layers of family dynamics, personal redemption, and the consequences of a life steeped in violence, all within the pulse-pounding world of action and espionage. At its core, this film is a gripping tale of two brothers, each shaped by their past as elite snipers, whose lives intersect once again in the face of unforeseen danger.

As the director, my vision for "HIRE" is to craft a gripping and visually stunning cinematic experience that resonates on both an emotional and intellectual level. Through dynamic storytelling, compelling performances, and breathtaking action sequences, we aim to captivate audiences while also shining a spotlight on the importance of black representation in film.