Preparation For The Next Life
As of April 28, 2026, Preparation For The Next Life is a feature film that has completed production. The production companies attached are Plan B Entertainment, Pastel Productions and MGM Studios. Attached are casting director Jennifer Venditti; director Bing Liu; writer Martyna Majok; and producers Mark Ceryak, Dede Gardner and 3 others. It was scheduled to start shooting in New York, NY in May 2024. Production List last updated this listing on April 28, 2026.
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Project Summary
Zou Lei is an undocumented immigrant trying to build a new life in the US while avoiding deportation. Skinner is a scarred veteran struggling to find his place in a country that claims to support him. When they meet in a stairwell, they connect over their shared sense of need and navigate the tough streets of the city together.
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Cast & Crew
Casting
| Casting Director | Jennifer Venditti |
Directing
| Director | Bing Liu |
Production
| Producer | Mark Ceryak |
| Producer | Dede Gardner |
| Producer | Jeremy Kleiner |
| Producer | Sophia Liu |
| Producer | Adele Romanski |
Writing
| Writer | Martyna Majok |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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