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