the price of dreaming

An infamous Alien offers a young girl a lifetime of success transcending reality.
But only if she is willing to pay the price for eternal happiness.

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Synopsis

Would you grub for it?

Grub follows the journey of Leah, an ambitious 8-year-old, and the mysterious and unsettling Alien whose appearances sparked controversy. Rumors swirl about the Alien's involvement in crimes such as murder and kidnapping. After its talk show appearance, the Alien visits Leah, offering to change her life forever. But at what cost? Their clash of ideals leads to a night that blurs reality. Grub explores themes of youth careerism and the toxic dance between life and death.

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Director and writer

Cameron Elie

Elie is a 16-year-old, actor, and writer with credits on shows like The United States of Al, 911, and All American: Homecoming. Growing up in a creative family, he fell in love with entertainment and filmmaking at a young age and has worked in the industry since he was 11.Grub is an allegory of Elie’s experiences as a child actor and the pressure to succeed at a young age, inspiring the character of Leah, the protagonist.