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For the Time Being

For the Time Being

At the dawn of time, there were... THE GREEKS.

202510.00h 3mNR

Overview

Three Greek intellectuals gather for the Great Summoning, a mysterious phenomenon that may take days to manifest. While they wait, they attempt to figure out what to do for the time being.

Directed by Ian Hudson Thomas
Written by Minh Ngô, Ian Hudson Thomas
Produced by Minh Ngô
Box OfficeBudget: $100

Top Cast

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Declan Connor-Schaefer

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Alexander Ekker

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Martin Collo

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Thomas Getsey

The Time Being

Themes & Keywords

ritualclocknorth carolinatimegreekhistorical fictionblack and whitehymnfeastminutesfilm schoolshort filmstudent filmfilm studentthe hourstime beingsecondsuncsafor the time beingagborusso brothers

About For the Time Being

For the Time Being is a fantasy, comedy, drama film released in 2025 exploring themes of ritual, clock, north carolina, time, greek, historical fiction. Directed by Ian Hudson Thomas, it stars Declan Connor-Schaefer, Alexander Ekker, Martin Collo. Three Greek intellectuals gather for the Great Summoning, a mysterious phenomenon that may take days to manifest. While they wait, they attempt to figure out what to do for the time being.

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