Read or Alive
Synopsis
After countless rejection notices, a young writer discovers just how far she's willing to go for fame and success with the help of her social media influencer bestie.
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Read or Alive (Dark Comedy / Thriller) | How far would you go to be famous?
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-08-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 24, 2026
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kearsten Johansson, Trent Newton
- Screenplay & Story
- Kearsten Johansson
- Original Title
- Read or Alive
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Budget
- $3K
- Production Studios
- Tailored Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kearsten Johansson, Trent Newton
Kearsten Johansson
Artem Mykhailetskyi
Trent Newton
Kearsten Johansson
Department Leadership Roster
Kearsten Johansson
Director
Kearsten Johansson
Writer
Kearsten Johansson
Producer
Trent Newton
Director
Trent Newton
Editor
Artem Mykhailetskyi
Director of Photography
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What is Read or Alive about?
After countless rejection notices, a young writer discovers just how far she's willing to go for fame and success with the help of her social media influencer bestie.
Who directed Read or Alive?
Read or Alive was directed by Kearsten Johansson, Trent Newton.
Who stars in Read or Alive?
The principal cast of Read or Alive includes Kearsten Johansson, Tyler Tanner, Lindsay Sutherland Boal, Catherine Mangan, Erin Eldershaw.
When was Read or Alive released and how long is it?
Read or Alive was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 22m.