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EXIT FEE follows Skye the night she desperately tries to save her 15-year-old sister Carina from being trafficked alongside her.

The film was written in consultation with Caridad Johnson, who was trafficked at the age of 14 and has experienced the majority of what is depicted in the film, including the ending.

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Written by Emil Gallardo & Derek Ho

Directed by Emil Gallardo

Produced by Miranda Guzman, Miranda Pacheco, and Daniela Lugo Sanchez

Starring Jessica Ramirez, Alex Felix, Keith Machekanyanga, and Hannah McKechnie.

Shot in Los Angeles, CA

“…a heartbreaking, realistic portrayal of an industry that treats women like second-class citizens. A tough watch, yet one lifted by its strong empathy for its two central characters.” - Directors Notes

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Exit Fee will be playing at:

The Pasadena International Film Festival
Tuesday, April 9th, 2024
3:30 PM - North Hollywood, CA
Laemmle NoHo 7
Bux Tix

The Mexican-American Film and Television Festival
Sunday, April 21st, 2024
1 PM - Hollywood, CA
Harmony Gold Theater
Buy Tix

Conversations about Exit Fee


Recorded live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for the 19th annual Oscar Qualifying ⁠HollyShorts Film Festival⁠, Emil Gallardo (Co-writer/Director) & Kieran Murphy (Cinematographer) sat down with Inde from Cinematography for Actors to discuss Exit Fee.