Exit Fee

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.

“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

Written by

Emil Gallardo & Derek Ho

Directed by

Emil Gallardo

Produced by

Miranda Guzman, Miranda Pacheco & Daniela Lugo Sanchez

Starring

Jessica Ramirez, Alex Felix, Keith Machekanyanga & Hannah McKechnie

Shot in

Los Angeles, CA

Festivals and awards

• Official Selection — HollyShorts Film Festival 2023
• Official Selection — Pasadena International Film Festival 2024
• Official Selection — Mexican-American Film & Television Festival 2024