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Lauren Sweetser, Brett Cullen, Connor Price and Micah Hauptman Lead Diverse Cast in Western-Thriller, THE RIOT ACT, from Writer-Director Devon Parks
Lauren Sweetser, Brett Cullen, Connor Price and Micah Hauptman Lead Diverse Cast in Western-Thriller, THE RIOT ACT, from Writer-Director Devon Parks.
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[{"type":"text","content":"Arkansas-shot Feature Enjoyed Significant Support From Northwest Arkansas Communities and State Incentives. Theatrical Release Through Hannover House Set for This Summer.FAYETTEVILLE, AR / ACCESSWIRE / February 23, 2018 / Arkansas-based production companies Mad Possum Pictures and Riot Act Productions, LLC have completed principal photography on the epic western-thriller, The Riot Act, shot during October and November in Northwest Arkansas. The period thriller is set in Van Buren, Arkansas during 1901-1903, and was inspired by real-life events that occurred in and around the historic Opera House. Writer-Director Devon Parks and Producer-Star Lauren Sweetser (''Winter's Bone'', ''Pali Road'') are joined by an impressive cast including Brett Cullen (''Ghost Rider'', ''Dark Knight Rises''), Connor Price (''X-Company'', ''Being Human'') and Micah Hauptman (''Everest'', ''Homeland''). Indie-distributor Hannover House (OTC PINK: HHSE) will handle the worldwide distribution of the film, commencing with a summer, USA Theatrical launch.Producer and star Lauren Sweetser on the set of \"The Riot Act\" with Writer-Director Devon Parks''The difficulties that come along with shooting an Indie period film seem unrewarding until you see the result of your efforts,'' said Lauren Sweetser, lead star and producer of the film. ''We weren't shooting on a designated western built set, we literally shut down the entire downtown Main Street of this little historic town. We removed signs, trucked in over 70-loads of dirt, and alongside the willing locals commandeered nearly all of the storefronts on the strip to recreate 1901 for weeks of production. Every location we used - homes, theaters, storefronts - actually operated over 100 years ago which provided its own inspiration to cast and crew alike when you stepped onto set.''Historic Van Buren, Arkansas was shut down and converted to an old west town for \"The Riot Act.\"''I'm thrilled with the range of dynamics in this film,'' said Devon Parks, the director of The Riot Act. ''Our cast was able to bring these characters to the screen in a way that gives audiences reasons to both love and hate them along the journey. We were able to use the authenticity of our sets to further immerse our actors, and in turn our viewers, into a unique and inhibiting environment that underlines the themes in the film. We'...