Pencils Down

2026 0h 14m EN

Synopsis

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When a woman discovers her co-worker dead at the office, she must find an immediate replacement or risk losing her own job.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Suzanne Lenz
Susan
Rachel McPhee
Bethany
Elizabeth Wright-Williams
Brooke
Desi Domo
Judy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Karen Maine
Writers: Suzanne Lenz, Rachel McPhee, Elizabeth Wright-Williams

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RUNTIME

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Tight 14-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Directed by Karen Maine, shot by Katherine Castro. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Casey Brooks shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Suzanne Lenz and Rachel McPhee and Elizabeth Wright-Williams carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt38482038 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Karen Maine directs. Katherine Castro behind the camera. Casey Brooks cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 14-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Karen Maine, shot by Katherine Castro. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Casey Brooks shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Suzanne Lenz and Rachel McPhee and Elizabeth Wright-Williams carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt38482038 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.