Just a Pill Away
“To achieve her acting dream, Judy must get a pill that will give her the perfect smile.”
Synopsis
"Just a Pill Away" follows Judy, a struggling actress grappling with the pressure to take a new drug that guarantees a permanent, perfect smile. Because of her refusal to conform, she constantly fails auditions despite her passion and dedication. Torn between her belief in authenticity and her desire to succeed, Judy decides to seek guidance from her former drama professor. After a disappointing meeting with her mentor, she eventually takes the pill and betrays her ideals, becoming the very person she despises.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Blooming Light Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederick Shih
- Screenplay & Story
- Abigail Tolley
- Original Score
- Hayden Thompson
- Original Title
- Just a Pill Away
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Budget
- $8K
- Production Studios
- Brigham Young University
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederick Shih
Abigail Tolley
Hayden Thompson
Kurklan Fullmer, Eva Hansen-Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Abigail Tolley
Screenplay
Frederick Shih
Director
Kurklan Fullmer
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Just a Pill Away
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Just a Pill Away about?
"Just a Pill Away" follows Judy, a struggling actress grappling with the pressure to take a new drug that guarantees a permanent, perfect smile. Because of her refusal to conform, she constantly fails auditions despite her passion and dedication. Torn between her belief in authenticity and her desire to succeed, Judy decides to seek guidance from her former drama professor. After a disappointing meeting with her mentor, she eventually takes the pill and betrays her ideals, becoming the very person she despises.
Who directed Just a Pill Away?
Just a Pill Away was directed by Frederick Shih.
Who stars in Just a Pill Away?
The principal cast of Just a Pill Away includes Dana Moore, Trevor Komm, Ben Burnett, Stephanie Breinholt, Daniel Maxwell.
When was Just a Pill Away released and how long is it?
Just a Pill Away was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Just a Pill Away?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Just a Pill Away was composed by Hayden Thompson.