A feature film

ABOUT THE FILM

On a dark road in his hometown, Chris Freeman makes a choice that changes his life forever. Typically a loner, Chris hops in a truck with a crew of rowdy teens that intimidate drivers by throwing random things as they pass. Within moments, Chris becomes the target of the intimidating. In a desperate plea for approval, Chris throws a frozen turkey out of the window. The turkey hits a passing vehicle, killing the wife and child of Denny Tomlin. Chris now has to choose: make amends, or run.

Denny struggles to deal with the loss of his family; he turns inward. His past becomes the demon that haunts him and reveals his true nature. Meanwhile, Chris heads east to escape his fate. On this journey, he meets a man named Bill Lansing, who promises to help him achieve a new life. Chris forges a relationship akin to the father he never had. Chris takes on Bill's way of life in an attempt to forget his past. Though it is only until Chris is forced to realize the truth of who he really is, that he is able to make a decision that could redeem his past.

East of Middle West is a film that explores the nature of atonement, by posing such questions as,"can freedom ever be found when we run?" and, "are we ever too irredeemable to be forgiven?"

CASTING

We are currently casting for all characters. For audition inquiries, please select the link below and fill out the form.

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CREW

If you are interested in joining the team and have experience in filmmaking, we'd love to hear from you. Please fill out the form and include all applicable details.

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LOCATIONS / VEHICLES

We are proudly filming in Iowa, and are in the midst of searching for the best locations and period vehicles to help capture this story. We would love to build relationships with anyone who has ever wanted to see their home or car in the movies. We are looking for specific properties or vehicles that pre date 1997. Please select the form below to share more details about your property or vehicle.

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INVESTOR

If you are interested in partnering with this film project, we would love to hear from you. At your request, we will provide our pitch deck (including our budget breakdown), along with a proof of concept short that showcases the direction for this film.

There are many exciting reasons to invest in this film. If you, or someone you know, might be interested, please contact us directly.

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MEET THE CREATORS

Mokotsi Rukundo

Mokotsi Rukundo is a screen writer/ producer born in Mbabane Swaziland. He moved to Iowa when he was 10 and grew up to graduate a Hawkeye. After running a business for six years another entrepreneurial itch infected him. Story telling. With this realization Mokotsi moved to Los Angeles and began to study and write film. Over the course of four years, he preformed as a Stand up comic and wrote/produced short films. Making a film in Mokotsi's home town has been a dream of his since he left Iowa.

Brian Lucke Anderson

Brian Lucke Anderson is an American Director and Cinematographer. He began his film career in 2011 by starting his own production company and has served numerous non profits and national brands such as Nat Geo, Google, Gofundme, One Hope, and Safe Families. His work has brought him to over 20 Countries creating documentaries that help raise millions of Dollars. In 2016 he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a feature film director where he resides with his Wife and 3 kids.

CONTACT US

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