no longer suitable for use
Inspired by writer-director Julian Joslin’s firsthand experiences working for the defense on eleven terrorism prosecutions in New York City, NO LONGER SUITABLE FOR USE tells the story of Samir Tamimi, a Syrian FBI informant and single father, who has one final chance to avoid deportation by setting up a target in an FBI terrorism sting.
The film was Executive Produced by Academy Award-winner Sam Rockwell, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, and was acquired by the New Yorker / Condé Nast.
OFFICIAL SELECTION: Tribeca Film Festival (World Premiere), HollyShorts Film Festival (Opening Night), Palm Springs International ShortFest, Montclair Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival, Short Cuts Film Festival
Starring Laith Nakli, Waleed Zuaiter, Craig muMs Grant, Ivan Martin, Michael Godere, and Samir Zaim-Sassi
Written & Directed by Julian Joslin
Produced by Mark Berger, Joe DePasquale & Matt Morgan
Executive Produced by Sam Rockwell
Director of Photography - Zach Kuperstein
Casting by Ashley Ingram
Original Score by Julian Brink
Production Designer - Jayne Clarke
Costume Designer - Nina Vartanian
Edited by Julian Joslin & Matt Morgan
Co-Executive Producer - Charles Ferraro