Outside the Box [Office] and Tubi Films invite you to attend
 

A Special Theatrical Screening of

THE THICKET

Directed by Elliott Lester
Screenplay by Chris Kelley
Produced by Peter Dinklage, Shannon Gaulding, David Ginsberg,
Andre L III, Elliott Lester, Gianni Nunnari, and Caddy Vanasirikul

Followed by a Q&A with Elliott Lester

7:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 5th, 2024

The Ray Stark Family Theatre, SCA 108
George Lucas Building, USC School of Cinematic Arts Complex
900 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

FREE ADMISSION. OPEN EXCLUSIVELY TO USC STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND ALUMNI.
RSVP REQUIRED. RSVPs ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.

NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
USC IDs WILL BE CHECKED AT THE DOOR.

FOOD AND DRINKS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE AUDITORIUM.
 

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All USC main entry points are open. Main pedestrian entrances are accessible 24/7. The McClintock and McCarthy entrances provide pedestrian and vehicle access 24/7; other vehicle entrances are open on weekdays from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Learn more about the expedited access procedures.
 

About The Thicket

When fierce bounty hunter Reginald Jones (Peter Dinklage) is recruited by a desperate man to track down a ruthless killer known only as Cutthroat Bill (Juliette Lewis), he rallies a band of unlikely heroes including a grave-digging ex-slave and a street-smart woman-for-hire. Together they embark on a perilous quest to track down Cutthroat Bill that leads them into the deadly "no-man's-land" known as...The Thicket.

Provided courtesy of Tubi Films. Rated R. Running time: 108 minutes.

About the Guests

ELLIOTT LESTER (Director, Producer)

Elliott’s feature film NIGHTINGALE, starring David Oyelowo and produced by Brad Pitt’s Plan B, premiered in 2015 on HBO and earned David a “Best Actor” win at the Critic’s Choice Awards. The film also received nominations at the Emmys and Golden Globes. His most recent film AFTERMATH (fka 478), starring Arnold Schwarzenegger & Scoot McNairy and produced by Darren Aronofsky, was released in 2018 via Lionsgate.

Elliott has completed THE THICKET which stars Peter Dinklage, Leslie Grace, Juliette Lewis, Esmé Creed-Miles, Andre Royo, and Macon Blair. In addition, he is attached to direct the sci-fi thriller CONTINUUM for Entertainment Studios with Josephson Entertainment producing.

In TV, Elliott recently sold SAY THEIR NAMES to HBO, which he will direct and EP. Sonya Winton & Jonathan Kidd (LOVECRAFT COUNTRY) are writing, with Tribeca producing. Last year, Elliott sold BEATRICE, VERIFIED, a half-hour comedy to CBS/Viacom, which he will also direct and EP. Elliott has previously directed multiple episodes of TV, including WILL (FX) and CONTAINMENT (CW). Elliott is also an established music video director having worked with Avril Lavigne, Selena Gomez, and The Fray, among others.

About Outside the Box [Office]

Outside the Box [Office] is a weekly showcase for upcoming releases highlighting world cinema, documentary and independent film titles. The series draws from around the globe to present movies that may challenge, inspire or simply entertain.

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Check-In & Reservations

This screening is free of charge and open EXCLUSIVELY to USC Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni, NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. USC IDs will be checked at the door. A reservation confirmation will automatically be sent to your e-mail account upon successfully making an RSVP through this website. Doors will open at 6:30 P.M.

All SCA screenings are OVERBOOKED to ensure seating capacity in the theater, therefore seating is not guaranteed based on RSVPs. The RSVP list will be checked in on a first-come, first-served basis until the theater is full. Once the theater has reached capacity, we will no longer be able to admit guests, regardless of RSVP status.

Accessibility Needs

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Alessandro Ago, Executive Director, Film Programming and Special Projects, at aago@cinema.usc.edu or 213-740-2330. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least seven days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

Parking

On-campus parking at the University of Southern California is limited. We recommend buying a day pass for the Royal Street Structure, located at the intersection of Royal Street and W. Jefferson Blvd. Parking passes are $20/car. For more information about parking at USC, please visit USC Transportation Website:

https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/daily-and-hourly-parking/
https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/about-us/entrance-hours/

Contact Information

Name: Alessandro Ago
Email: aago@cinema.usc.edu