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You Only Need To Be Passionate!

Experience and passion can make a good actor great.
But where experience isn't absolutely necessary, passion certainly is.
We sincerely and strongly believe 
in NATURAL ABILITY & RAW TALENT!

​So what are you waiting for? Submit your interest below! (Check 'Key Roles' for casting status).

'Once Upon a Riot' (formerly '1992'): Short & Feature Film
​Locations: United Kingdom & United States
Dates set for filming (short): June 16th - 20th, 2022 (UK). July 6th, 2022 (US).
​Target date for filming (feature): TBD (approved)

Synopsis: Based on a raw and powerful true story, filled with conflict, controversy and crime, a British lad returns to England with his American friend on the eve of devastating riots, which erupt from the center of a sordid criminal world fueled by the diverse community of characters he left behind.

The story is driven by 3 captivating sub-plots, which are embroidered together seamlessly via interconnected character relationships.

Screenplay & Direction:
Paul James​ Houghton

Status: In development, finalizing cast, pre-production.
Key Roles - Character Names Subject to Change (P=paid, NP=non-paid):
Lee Cooper (P): Kind, intelligent, honest, likable British lad (18-19) 
Justin Miller (P): Lee's obnoxious American friend. Attractive. Boisterous (18-19)
Dawn Jackson (P): Attractive. Adored by Lee. Manipulative, devious, cruel (18-19)
Zoe Carnell (P): Dawn's best friend. John's love. Smart. Kind. Assessing her life (18-19)
Jonathan 'Jack' Castle (P): Intelligent car thief with a good heart. Zoe's love (20-25)
Delvin O'Doherty (P): Community criminal. Sinister, nasty, treacherous, feared (35)
Officer Jason Hobbs (P): A fuse as short as his temper (40-55)
Officer Jessica Bell (P): Calm, collected, sensible (25-35)
Michael Jones (P): Jack's friend. Car thief. Street Smart. Funny. Wanna-be DJ (21)
Gary Warren (P): Lee's friend, funny, outgoing, loves clubbing (18-20)
Airport Security (P): Encounters and pursues Lee and Justin at the airport (30-50)
Airport Business Traveler (NP): Collides with Airport Security (35-60)
Chief Inspector Andrew Briar (Voice Only, NP): Supervises Officers Bell and Hobbs.
Potential Extras (NP): Lee's British friends (17-20), Clubbers (17-30), Club DJ, Bouncer.

Please Note: Our co-production partners - 'Broken Flames Productions' are coordinating the UK based auditions. Only the role of 'Justin' will be cast in the U.S. (reel required).

Studio(s): Dreamotion Studios (UK & USA) & Broken Flames Productions (UK)
Cast & Crew: Food, drinks & shelter always provided.

    Cast, Crew & Post Team: 'Once Upon a Riot'

    Please check all that apply to you.
    Please feel free to list any other position or function not listed above

    Please eel free to list any and all projects you are interested in being part of, or simply submit your information for future projects!
    Actors: please list your desired role(s) while gauging the listed character age - you may list more than 1 character if desired. Please feel free to also use the comments section if needed. Thank you!

    Although you do not need to be local to submit your information AND online collaborations will always be considered for certain projects and functions (i.e.: music & scoring, story-boarding, etc), it is requested cast and set crew be within reasonable distance. Cheers!
    Although passion is the only requirement, this will help us communicate effectively.
    Equipment is available for all roles. But if you'd like to use your own equipment, that's great too!
    If you have work you'd like to share, please feel free to share the link here. Totally optional and of course, and certainly not required or expected! Cheers!
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