EXCLUSIVE: Bella Heathcote (Pieces of Her) and Asif Ali (Don’t Worry Darling) will lead the survival drama Roof, marking the directorial debut of Salvatore Sciortino, which has wrapped production in Los Angeles.The films tells the story of two co-workers who accidentally get locked on the roof of a skyscraper during the hottest holiday weekend in years.
Lacking any water and unable to communicate with the outside world, they attempt increasingly dangerous ways to escape as their health rapidly deteriorates in the heat.
At the same time, an unexpected friendship blooms as they mutually realize just how badly they have wrecked their lives.Josh Tate wrote the script and is producing alongside recent Sundance Producing Lab Fellow, Austin Sepulveda.
The film was supported by a grant from Curt Willis and the Knoxville Film Office, with part of the shoot having taken place in Knoxville.“I feel incredibly fortunate to have such talented actors as Bella and Asif in my first film,” said Sciortino. “Their extraordinary chemistry together elevates our film to a truly unique place full of humor, empathy and terrifying action.”Heathcote is an Australian actress who most recently starred alongside Toni Collette in the Netflix series Pieces of Her from creator Charlotte Stoudt.
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