Taking Stock (2017)
Overview
Using his failed attempts at creating profitable stock footage, a filmmaker reflects on the absurd, mundane and funny side of being trapped inside your own head as an out of work, self-employed freelancer.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.008 |
Directed By
Duncan Cowles
Crew
Duncan Cowles
Duncan Cowles
Duncan Cowles
Duncan Cowles
Anthony Ing
TOP CAST
Duncan Cowles
Voice
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