Empire
Synopsis
Joe, one of the great coffee cup artists of his generation, has lived for years as New York's self-proclaimed Godfather of Coffee Cups. Now he faces a changing world that is forgetting the classics.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
The Alternative Film Festival, Toronto (Winner: Best Director)
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hartley Abdekalimi
- Original Score
- Tyler Clayton Appel
- Original Title
- Empire
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Budget
- $5K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hartley Abdekalimi
Tyler Clayton Appel
Alex Zielinski
David Root
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Zielinski
Director of Photography
David Root
Editor
Hartley Abdekalimi
Director
Tyler Clayton Appel
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Empire.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Empire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Empire about?
Joe, one of the great coffee cup artists of his generation, has lived for years as New York's self-proclaimed Godfather of Coffee Cups. Now he faces a changing world that is forgetting the classics.
Who directed Empire?
Empire was directed by Hartley Abdekalimi.
Who stars in Empire?
The principal cast of Empire includes Ezra Barnes, Clare Buckingham, Ruthy Froch, Isidore Elias, Louis Vetter.
When was Empire released and how long is it?
Empire was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Empire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Empire was composed by Tyler Clayton Appel.