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On The Margins

"On the Margins" explores the relationship between former investigative reporter (Marisa Petroro) and enigmatic recluse (William Christopher Ford) who have each opted to exist on the fringes of society. Through a traumatic event, they begin to unravel their complicated pasts and contemplate how to balance the scales of justice for those living on the margins.

  • Curt Apduhan
    Director
    Anniversary, Waiting For Goodbye
  • Mary DeRosa
    Writer
    Anniversary, Waiting For Goodbye
  • William Christopher Ford
    Producer
    The Last Dojo
  • Curt Apduhan
    Producer
    The Last Dojo, Anniversary, Waiting for Goodbye
  • Hannah V Nance
    Producer
  • William Christopher Ford
    Key Cast
    "Rick Kobayashi"
    Karate Kid 3
  • Marisa Petroro
    Key Cast
    "Caroline"
    Ford V Ferrari
  • Al Nouri
    Key Cast
    "Ryker"
    The Volition of Thalmus Doqui
  • Hunter Shigley
    Key Cast
    "Cain"
    Fender Bender
  • Dave Dawson
    Key Cast
    "Marley"
  • Brittany Kirsten
    Key Cast
    "Young Caroline"
    Election Day
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Action
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 31, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    19,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED KOMODO
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Curt Apduhan

Curt Apduhan is an Emmy Award winning cinematographer and Sundance Film Festival Best Cinematography nominee who is evolving his craft in narrative film directing.

“On The Margins” represents Curt’s third turn holding the director’s chair while acting as the film’s cinematographer and features the largest cast he has directed to date. Marisa Petroro and William Christopher Ford lead a talented ensemble featuring Al Nouri, Hunter Shigley, Dave Dawson, and Brittany Kirsten.

As a filmmaker, Curt passionately believes in independent film and passing his knowledge of the craft to the next generation of artists. Curt is the film/media industry CTE Board Advisor for the Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District, mentoring young filmmakers throughout the school year..

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Director Statement

"On the Margins" asks the question what are you willing to do when the world presents circumstances you cannot ignore.

I have been intrigued by films that weave action into the narrative experience. With "On the Margins" I wanted the action sequence in the first act to be the catalyst that underpins the drama of the second and third acts.

My hope is for audiences to find "On the Margins" a complete experience with characters who they believe could easily walk among us.