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Booster

Synopsis

When Simon’s brother is arrested for armed robbery, he is asked to commit a string of similar crimes in an attempt to get his brother acquitted. Caught between loyalty to his brother and his own will, Simon is forced to examine his life.

Credits

Director(s): Matt Ruskin

Executive Producer(s): Troy Johanson

Producer(s): Andrea Roa

Screenwriter(s): Matt Ruskin

Cinematographer: Tim Gillis

Editor(s): Matt Ruskin

Production Designer: Julia Cairo and Farley Crawford

Sound Designer: Coll Anderson

Music: Alex Lasarenko

Additional Credits: Co-Producer: Sam Carroll, Co-Producer: Ari Issler

Principal Cast: Nico Stone, Adam DuPaul, Seymour Cassel, Kristin Dougherty, Brian McGrail, Megan Hart

Director Bio

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Matt directed "The Hip Hop Project" documentary, which was released nationwide and aired on the Sundance Channel in 2009. He served as consulting producer on the Sundance documentary "William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe".

Previously, Matt worked for Darren Aronofsky on "Requiem for a Dream". "Booster" is his first narrative feature.

Contact

Sales Agent: Ronna Wallace, Eastgate Pictures (212) 751-6234/(917) 297-4349 rowestgate@aol.com


Public Film Contact

Andrea Roa
info@boosterfilm.com
917.710.5343

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