Project Detail

The Riot Act

Synopsis

After filming a police shooting, an amateur journalist takes to the streets to capture the ensuing riots. When he becomes involved with a protester and clashes with police, he must decide whether to remain a witness, or fight back with his footage.

Details

Year
2017
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
14 mins 59 secs
Format
HD Video
Director
Oliver Riley-Smith
Producer
Kyran Speirs, Andrew Ornitharis, Georgia Goggin
Co-Producer
Charlie Kay
Executive Producer
Stefan Allesch-Taylor, Nabeel Sheikh
Editor
Oliver Riley-Smith
Screenwriter
Oliver Riley-Smith
Director of Photography
Sam Care
Production Designer
Caroline Steiner
Sound
Paul Karl Jones
Composer
Anil Kamath, Benjamin Speed
Principal cast
Joivan Wade, Lewis Rainer, Kike Brimah, Karl Jackson

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Flat Cap Films

Kyran Speirs
30 Western Avenue
London
W3 7TZ

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