A Lien
Synopsis
On the day of their green card interview, a young couple confronts a dangerous immigration process.
Top Cast
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Victoria Ratermanis
Sophia Gomez
William Martinez
Oscar Gomez
Koralyn Rivera
Nina Gomez
Jennifer Bergum
USCIS Interviewer
Mike Aquilino
UCIS Officer
Lauren Lattimore
USCIS Officer
Scott Broughton
ICE Agent
Stephen T. Shore
ICE Agent
Tyler Joseph
ICE Agent
Wendy Susan Hammer
USCIS Officer
Max Gordon
NYPD Officer
Vince Fazio
NYPD Officer
Amsale Lake
Background
Sydney Afriyie
Background
Francois Bessing
Background
Leilani Cartledge
Background
David Castano
Background
Jayandra Chiluwal
Background
Release History & Theatrical Window
Flickerfest International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 12, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Cutler-Kreutz, Sam Cutler-Kreutz
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Cutler-Kreutz, David Cutler-Kreutz
- Original Title
- A Lien
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Lefty Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Cutler-Kreutz, Sam Cutler-Kreutz
Sam Cutler-Kreutz, David Cutler-Kreutz
Andrea Gavazzi
Caitlin Carr
Rebecca Eskreis, Tara Sheffer, David Cutler-Kreutz, Sam Cutler-Kreutz, Adam McKay
Department Leadership Roster
David Cutler-Kreutz
Director
Sam Cutler-Kreutz
Director
Hallye Webb
Production Design
Sam Cutler-Kreutz
Writer
Blair Maxwell
Costume Design
David Cutler-Kreutz
Writer
Rebecca Eskreis
Producer
Andrea Gavazzi
Director of Photography
Caitlin Carr
Editor
Tara Sheffer
Producer
David Cutler-Kreutz
Producer
Sam Cutler-Kreutz
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Lien
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Lien about?
On the day of their green card interview, a young couple confronts a dangerous immigration process.
Who directed A Lien?
A Lien was directed by David Cutler-Kreutz, Sam Cutler-Kreutz.
Who stars in A Lien?
The principal cast of A Lien includes Victoria Ratermanis, William Martinez, Koralyn Rivera, Jennifer Bergum, Mike Aquilino.
When was A Lien released and how long is it?
A Lien was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 15m.