Hold Up
Synopsis
Hold Up centers on Marcus, a young teen accompanying his older brother on a drug deal. Eager to prove he's cool enough to hang, Marcus bets he can rob the liquor store they sit parked in front of in exchange for an invite to an exclusive party later that night. Once inside the store, Marcus discovers his classmate, Jenny, not only works there, but witnessed and filmed his attempt at shoplifting. Marcus tries to escape, only to run headfirst into a real robbery, which quickly devolves into a series of absurd events that will force Marcus to grow up in more ways than he could ever imagine.
About the Director
Director(s)
Contact Info
Ori
Guendelman
Director
Ori Guendelman was born to a family of Jewish immigrants from South America. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from Chapman University with a BFA in Film. His debut screenplay, BUMP, was voted into the top 10 of the 2015 Blacklist and subsequently optioned by Working Title....Read more
Ori Guendelman was born to a family of Jewish immigrants from South America. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from Chapman University with a BFA in Film. His debut screenplay, BUMP, was voted into the top 10 of the 2015 Blacklist and subsequently optioned by Working Title. Since then, he has professionally written feature screenplays, been invited to participate in development writing rooms and has produced and directed a variety of content both in and outside the world of film. He is a lover of all genres, but most importantly, good stories that engage and excite. He aspires to make content that reminds us all of the sense of wonder and shared human experience that is film and story. Read less
