The Trolls
“If you can't beat 'em ...troll 'em.”
Synopsis
A Texas tech start-up breaks every crowdfunding record in the books, but they lose it all when a patent troll shuts them down. Refusing to go down without a fight, our heroes use a legal loophole to beat the trolls at their own game. By obtaining a patent for BEING a patent troll, they're able to... troll the trolls.
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The Trolls – full trailer [4K]
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 11, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phillip Lybrand
- Screenplay & Story
- Lisa Friedrich, Rob Gagnon, Katie Pengra, Pat Dean
- Original Title
- The Trolls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $30K
- Production Studios
- Greenless Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillip Lybrand
Lisa Friedrich, Rob Gagnon, Katie Pengra, Pat Dean, Mark Ingram, Phillip Lybrand
Phillip Lybrand
Department Leadership Roster
Phillip Lybrand
Director
Lisa Friedrich
Screenplay
Rob Gagnon
Screenplay
Katie Pengra
Screenplay
Phillip Lybrand
Writer
Phillip Lybrand
Editor
Pat Dean
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trolls
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What is The Trolls about?
A Texas tech start-up breaks every crowdfunding record in the books, but they lose it all when a patent troll shuts them down. Refusing to go down without a fight, our heroes use a legal loophole to beat the trolls at their own game. By obtaining a patent for BEING a patent troll, they're able to... troll the trolls.
Who directed The Trolls?
The Trolls was directed by Phillip Lybrand.
Who stars in The Trolls?
The principal cast of The Trolls includes Rob Gagnon, Lisa Friedrich, Katie Pengra, Pat Dean, Nathan Ehrmann.
When was The Trolls released and how long is it?
The Trolls was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.