FreeLance

United States202541 minEnglish

A young filmmaker documents his journey toward his first movie as he moves in with a friend group of ambitious creatives, all trying to support one another’s dreams in an oversaturated market. This inexperienced crew of 20-somethings takes on unorthodox jobs to build their brand and pay rent.

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This film contains strobe effects.

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Credits

Director(s)
Julien Turner
Justen Turner
Executive Producer
Cynthia Turner
Stephen Love Jr.
Spence Moore II
Executive Producers
Kevin Fredericks
Producer
Adam Leeman
Jordan Lindsay
Lauren Todd
Associate Producer
Jalyn Holmes
Production Company
Dreadhead Films
Written by
Julien Turner
Edited by
Justen Turner
Evan Campbell
Director of Photography
Tyler Clark
Additional Cast
Kevin “Kevonstage” Fredericks
Christianee Porter
Mel Mitchell
Kyle Flood
Jaren Bretz
London Arrington
Principal Cast
Spence Moore II
Lou Young III
Lou Ratchett
Bernard “B Nard” Clark
René Vaca
Elijah Cooper

Contact
Jordan Lindsay
jlindsay@staym88.com

Meet the Artist

Julien Turner

Julien and Justen Turner (the Turner Brothers) are award-winning Gen Z writer-directors and founders of Dreadhead Films in Columbus, Ohio. Raised on DIY shoots with family as crew, they fuse humor, movement, and cultural texture across sports, music, and fashion. Their work has earned them two Webbys, Forbes’ 30 Under 30, and London International Awards Best New Directors honors.

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