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    TIME CRISIS

    Directed by Brooke Palmieri, Zac Weathers
    USA | 7 minutes | OPENING NIGHT

Three times a week, Eddie Esguerra goes to Los Angeles arcades to play Time Crisis. Day after day, he hones his unique ability to play alone in two-player mode. As we follow Eddie, we learn that his ultimate goal is not just to master the game, but to make friends and find a community.

film details

Director: Brooke Palmieri, Zac Weathers
Producers: Zac Weathers, Brooke Palmieri, Sam Sandweiss, Sean Huntley
Screenwriter: Brooke Palmieri, Zac Weathers
Cinematographers: Bandon Somerhalder
Editor: Brooke Palmieri
Music: Artlist
Cast: Eddie Esguerra
Country: USA
Language: English
Year: 2024
Running Time: 7 minutes
Contact Email: brookepalmieri@gmail.com

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