The Chromakey Man (2022)
Genre : Comedy, Drama
Runtime : 13M
Director : William Samaha
Synopsis
Dan always wanted to be an actor, but instead of achieving his dreams, he ends up a chromakey technician on movie sets. Covered in a bright green suit from head to toe, he is stuck in a rut until he gets offered an audition and the possibility to step into the limelight. The opportunity is potentially life-changing, and this absolutely terrifies him.
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