Question 1

Where was 'Take Out' filmed?

Accepted Answer

Shooting took place in an actual take out restaurant during operating hours.

Question 2

How was 'Take Out' funded?

Accepted Answer

The film was entirely independently funded by Sean Baker and Shih-Ching Tsou, who couldn't afford actual crew members due to the near non-existent budget.

Question 3

What is the conflict in 'Take Out'?

Accepted Answer

An illegal Chinese immigrant, Ming Ding, falls behind on payments on an enormous smuggling debt and has only until the end of the day to come up with the money.

Question 4

Which film festivals featured 'Take Out'?

Accepted Answer

It premiered at Slamdance Film Festival in 2004 and also screened at Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema in 2009.

Question 5

Why did 'Take Out' not get a limited release until 2008?

Accepted Answer

After premiering at SlamDance in 2004 and many festival screenings, the filmmakers entered legal arbitration with Seth Landau over the film's name, delaying its limited release until 2008.

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