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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).

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'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.

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