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Influence

Influence

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Influence

2023

1h 23m

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Comedy

Thriller

Overview

A filmmaker struggling with her mental health reaches a breaking point and kidnaps a famous social media influencer in an attempt to coerce them into playing the lead in her latest project.

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Social & External

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Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Cheyenne Perez

Patricia

Grace Kaufman

Grace Kaufman

Ashley

Emily Hall

Emily Hall

Melissa

Hilty Bowen

Hilty Bowen

Eliza

David Lengel

David Lengel

Pawn Shop Owner

Ansa Woo

Café Fangirl

Jenna Edwards

Festival Organizer

Creative team

Directed by: Ryan Moore
Written by: Ryan Moore
Produced by: Ryan Moore
KT Kent

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