A-Run
Los Angeles 1995
Before AI…Before Google Maps…Before e-mail was widely in use. There were messengers. Messengers delivering headshots, resumes, and scripts. Everything that made the entertainment industry run.
Logline: It's 1995 in Los Angeles, where Hollywood Messengers deliver scripts and headshots around town. This is a day in the life of Lloyd, a messenger who must make a delivery, lie to a high-powered exec, and ask out his dream girl... all before 7pm in rush hour traffic.
A-Run films June 13-14, 2026 in Los Angeles
We’re about 75% of the way to our budget! And you can push us over the finish line and help make this project a reality!
Contribute $300 or more to be credited as a Producer!
To contribute, Venmo @malcolm-halaszynski
or Zelle malcolm.halaszynski@gmail.com or 412-589-7126
Lloyd Harper
played by Malcolm Nicholas (also co-writer and creator)
known for: I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, The Blacklist, Do I Shock U Like Lightning?
Lloyd’s a messenger who wants to be a screenwriter, but he’s afraid to take a chance on his script…and on love.
Courtney
played by Nina Gosiengfiao
known for: Poker Face, A Man on the Inside
The hard-working and resilient assistant for Sharon, Courtney pines for the day when she’s the boss.
Sharon Croft
played by Annie Sertich
known for: Silicon Valley, Curb Your Enthusiasm
An intimidating in-your-face talent agent known for her colorful language.
Brian
played by Scott Alan Moffitt
An actor who masquerades as a messenger to drop off his own headshots, then uses an accent to be his own agent. Brilliant!
Paul Norton
played by Leonard Robinson
known for: Insecure, Adam Ruins Everything
The bigshot producer of Lloyd’s favorite action films. His philosophy: “if you ain’t cheatin’ you ain’t succedin’”.
Marcus
played by Juan Wood
known for: Power Book III, Sunny Side Up
Lloyd’s slacker co-worker at A-Run, adept at avoiding work. Marcus believes you gotta print paper to make paper.
Kahlil Maskati Director/Co-Writer
Kahlil Maskati was a writer for the hit CBS series, “So Help Me Todd.” He’s earned Special Jury Recognition at SXSW and an invitation to the Sundance Episodic Lab.
His feature film, Do I Shock U Like Lightning? (also starring Malcolm) is now streaming on Amazon, Apple TV, and the Roku Channel!
90s Nostalgia!
a sample of the actual 1990s props we’ve assembled
Who else misses these things? Even just a little?
Pre-Production
Interior filming locations:
Sharon’s agency (vintage 90s office) Casting office hallway where Lloyd runs into Brian
We’ve found the star of the film—no not Malcolm, but a 2Twenty Roma 4800 motorized scooter!
Preview clip from the cast table read!
Sample shot list: