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Ambition's Debt

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Ambition’s Debt Trailer

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Director Devin E. Haqq

Writer William Shakespeare

Producers Brandt Adams | Devin E. Haqq | George Lyon

Composer Mark Daniel Dunnett

Cinematographer George Lyon

Editor Tony Grocki

Casting Director Bess Fifer

Production Designer Haruka Kawasumi

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Ambition's Debt

Adapted from William Shakespeare's epic tale of honor, ambition, betrayal, hubris, and the supernatural. Set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic world, the story follows the downfall of Rome's most honored citizen, Marcus Brutus, as he conspires to assassinate Julius Caesar, in order to forestall tyranny and preserve democracy.

The film's stellar cast includes Nathan Darrow (House of Cards), Peter McRobbie (Bridge of Spies), and Kathleen Chalfant (The Affair). The movie also features Pernell Walker (Money Monster), and Carra Patterson (Straight Outta Compton). Filmed entirely on location in a Brooklyn industrial warehouse with an abstract expressionistic production design, it’s Mad Max meets William Shakespeare meets Lars Von Trier.

Director Biography

Devin E. Haqq is a native of Nashville, Tennessee and a graduate of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival's Professional Actor Training MFA program. He has performed in numerous stage productions, around the regional United States and New York City, most recently appearing Off-Broadway in Epic Theatre Ensemble's productions of "Macbeth" and "Richard III". Devin also appeared in HBO's award winning ad campaign "Surprise", directed by Sam Mendes.

As an independent filmmaker, he made his directorial debut with THE ASSASSIN (2007), which played in several film festivals during the 2007-2008 season, including the 2007 Urbanworld Film Festival, 2008 Nashville Film Festival and the 2008 Pan African Film Festival. Devin's next feature project, FRANCIS OF BROOKLYN, currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, which he served as producer/assistant director, played in 9 festivals and won 4 awards, including Best Feature at the 2013 DIY Film Festival in Los Angeles.

Devin's current project, Ambition’s Debt, is his sophomore feature film directorial attempt. This latest endeavor takes on William Shakespeare’s iconic depiction of the greatest assassination plot in history. Filmed entirely on location in a Brooklyn industrial warehouse with an abstract expressionistic production design, it’s Mad Max meets William Shakespeare meets Lars Von Trier.

"Finding Inspiration and Motivation from Within: Kickstarter Sci-Fi Shakespeare Project, Ambition’s Debt"

Filmmaker Magazine

http://filmmakermagazine.com/88216-finding-inspiration-and-motivation-from-within-kickstarter-sci-fi-shakespeare-project-ambitions-debt/#.WKHd2zsrKUn

"Black Characters Matter"

Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/devin-e-haqq/black-characters-matter_b_8639156.html

Devin E. HaqqIndependent filmmaker, Theatre artist, and Education consultant

Devin E. Haqq, an independent filmmaker, theatre artist, and education consultant is the director/producer of the independent feature film Ambition’s Debt.

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14 Favorite Book Sidekicks to Celebrate on Dr. Watson’s Birthday

Is there any hero as under-appreciated as the noble sidekick? Providing sturdy emotional support, comic relief, and brain power, some so-called assistants and companions seem just as qualified, if not more qualified, than the main characters they so fearlessly follow. (We’re looking at you, Samwise and Hermione.)

Today is the birthday of one of literature’s most beloved and long-suffering sidekicks, Dr. John Watson. A war veteran as well as an accomplished writer and detective, Watson gives Sherlock Holmes much-needed backup and friendship, all while enduring less-than-complimentary observations about his character. “You have a grand gift for silence, Watson,” Sherlock says at one point. “It makes you quite invaluable as a companion.”

To celebrate the good doctor’s birthday, we asked you on Facebook and Twitter to share your favorite book sidekicks. Check out some of the most popular answers below and add your own in the comments!

Dr. John Watson from Arthur Conan Doyle‘s Sherlock Holmes books

Sherlock’s friend, roommate, biographer, crime-solving partner, and on-hand physician

Ron and Hermione from J.K. Rowling‘s Harry Potter books

Harry’s fellow Gryffindors, friends, partners in managing mischief, frequent rescuers (mostly Hermione), and family

Grace from Alexander McCall Smith‘s No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency books

Precious Ramotswe’ secretary-turned-detective, confidant, business partner, and friend

Sevro from Pierce Brown‘s Red Rising books

Darrow’s loyal follower, protector, leader of the Howlers, bawdy comic relief, and brother in arms

Bess and George from Carolyn Keene‘s Nancy Drew books

Nancy’s best friends, classmates, crime-solving companions, and feisty support in bad situations (mostly George)

Reepicheep from C.S. Lewis‘s The Chronicles of Narnia

Caspian’s faithful soldier, leader of his Talking Mice, fellow adventurer, and preventer of calamities

Lula from Janet Evanovich‘s Stephanie Plum books

Stephanie’s clerk-turned-partner, outrageous comic relief, FTA (Failure to Appear) expert, and gun-toting backup

Jenks from Kim Harrison‘s The Hollows books

Rachel Morgan’s pixie pal, partner at Vampiric Charms, electronics expert, and protector

Hastings from Agatha Christie‘s Hercule Poirot books

Poirot’s assistant in murder investigations, scrupulous friend, chronicler, and occasional “muscle”

Grover from Rick Riordan‘s Percy Jackson and the Olympians books

Percy’s satyr best friend, guide to Camp Half-Blood, quest companion, and psychic-connection sharer

Windsor Horne Lockwood III from Harlan Coben‘s Myron Bolitar books

Bolitar’s billionaire buddy, fellow taekwondo enthusiast, morally ambiguous sounding board, and defender

Samwise Gamgee from J.R.R. Tolkien‘s The Lord of the Rings books

Frodo Baggins’ gardener, brave companion, protector, encourager, chef, and provider of piggyback rides

Did we miss your favorite book sidekicks? Share them with us in the comments!

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