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This is Not an Exit - Directors Commentary (2026)
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The theatrical release lands May 23, 2026.
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In Theaters · May 23, 2026
This is Not an Exit - Directors Commentary
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Documentary · Comedy
2 Director 2 Commentary
I (the director, Mae Careswell) commentate over my short film that won 10 oscars, This is Not an Exit
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The Trailer
First look: the This is Not an Exit - Directors Commentary trailer
Dropped February 17, 2021
Behind the camera
The history behind This is Not an Exit - Directors Commentary
Mae Careswell is in the director’s chair.
The cast
Who you’ll see in the trailer
On screen, it is Mae Careswell, Sage Smith and Ciel Thompson carrying the story. Mae Careswell plays Self.
Mae Careswell
as Self
Sage Smith
as Pigeon & Michael
Ciel Thompson
as The Hitman
Ruby Pannell
as Halloween Jack
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This is Not an Exit - Directors Commentary is scheduled to open in US theaters on May 23, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
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Mae Careswell, Sage Smith, Ciel Thompson and Ruby Pannell lead the cast, directed by Mae Careswell.
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