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202590 minPGdocumentary

Shoestring Spectacle

202590 minPGdocumentary

A $5,000 budget fueled the chaotic production of the indie action film "The Last Stub Master," as recounted by its cast and crew members.

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Shoestring Spectacle

2025• 90 minPG

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A $5,000 budget fueled the chaotic production of the indie action film "The Last Stub Master," as recounted by its cast and crew members.

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Shoestring Spectacle" chronicles the production of the independent action film "The Last Stub Master," created on a budget of just $5,000. Through interviews with cast and crew members, including Jonathan Daniel Gill, Ethan Toth, and Sebastian Delgado, the documentary highlights the challenges and triumphs faced during the filmmaking process. Directed by Jonathan Daniel Gill, this film provides an insightful look into the resourcefulness and creativity required to produce a feature-length film with limited financial resources.

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