THE FAST TRACK PROGRAM

In a biting satire of corporate politics and career coaching buzz words, we follow ambitious executive Christina Drago as she begins a new role at the prestigious Lassiter Corporation. Sensing a fast track to the CEO’s office, she moves quickly to sideline her rivals and cast the glass ceiling aside.

  • Nick Wilkinson
    Director
  • Nick Wilkinson
    Writer
    Olde Boys
  • Lisa G Black
    Producer
    The BirdCatcher, Miles, Almost Paris, First Snow, Savior, Hevn ( Revenge) Silent Heart
  • Satomi Hofmann
    Key Cast
    "Christina Drago"
    Knock at the Cabin Door, Mare of Easttown, Servant
  • Ryan McCarthy
    Key Cast
    "Ed Patten"
    Almost Paris, Billions, New Amsterdam
  • Wally Marzano- Lesnevich
    Key Cast
    "George Knight"
    Almost Paris, Therapy Bro, Annabelle Hooper the Ghost of Nantucket
  • Scott Goodhue
    Key Cast
    "Daniel Grauermann"
    The West Wing
  • Luca Fantini
    Cinematographer
    Our Son
  • Yaniv Dabach
    Editor
    American Horror Story, Affairs of the State, Miles
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Satire
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 38 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 4, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K ARRI Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival
    Rehoboth
    United States
    November 10, 2023
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Nick Wilkinson

Nick Wilkinson's career in the entertainment industry began as a writer. His earlier experiences in the high-tech industry provided the inspiration for his first novel, Snakes and Ladders, published under the pen name of John Willins, and the recently completed sequel, Pay Day.

Wilkinson added screenwriting to his resume with the pilot script and TV bible for Snakes and Ladders, an adaption of his two novels, and the pilot for Jimmy Hong, a gritty detective series set during the Korean War. He has also written and will direct Olde Boys, a feel-good soccer comedy feature. 

Originally from England, and now a naturalized US citizen, Nick has also lived in Australia, and worked in many countries throughout the world.

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Director Statement

The Fast Track Program is full of humorous contradictions. Dark dealings and hypocrisy in a squeaky-clean corporation; earnest, touchy-feely career advice, pragmatic implementation; a lifetime of experience packed into one day. Directorial Debut