A Cinematic Masterpiece Ready to Impact the Audience!
Synopsis:
Anya, a child sleeper agent in America waits for activation. But she learns the American way of life of fun, friendship, and freedom and faced with the choice: Continue as a sleeper waiting for activation, or live as an American
https://imdb.com/title/tt27171447
THE TEAM
- Writer, Director, Executive Producer: Mike Fox
- Executive Producer, Casting: Sonny Lachine
- Producer: Jesus Celeste Guzman
- Production Company: Crystal Fox Films & Splash Designworks, LLC
- Director of Photography: Kaylan Love
- Art team: Riley Foster + Rene Fujihara Porter
- Production Assistants: Wallace Diamond Jr., James Jean Jr.
- Sound: Wallace Diamond Jr. & Arianna Fox
- Editor: Mike Fox
- Music Composer: TBD
- Distribution Rep: TBD
Special welcome from Director, EP, Writer Mike Fox
Special welcome from EP Sonny Lachine
The Key Cast
Arianna Fox "Anya"
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Teen Sensation Arianna Fox. Multi award-winning actress and professional VoiceOver. Arianna is your "go-to" talent for teen girl acting - Ages ranging from 12-16. She is ta Best-selling and Triple Author, Keynote Public Speaker, CEO & Entrepreneur of her own company, youngest Sherlockian Anthony Pastiche author and more.
Versatile acting abilities with a wide range from comedic, to sassy, to sweet, to serious. Her VoiceOver talent has been on Old Navy, Taco Bell, Plato’s Closet, Rita’s Ice, Best Western, LaCroix Soda, Amazon, Edible Arrangements, Shriner’s Hospital, St. Judes, Marriott Hotels, SkyZone & more.
Certified Bilingual (English & Spanish) and an up-and-coming Polyglot, learning ASL, French and Scottish Gaelic)
ACTING GENRES & STYLES include: Cute, innocent, sarcastic, teen-ish, brainiac, faith-based, bully, friend, comical, sci-fi, drama, serious and more.
Francesco Pultro "Dmitri"
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Based in PA, his acting careers has led him where he's privileged to have such roles in Rocky Balboa (2006), Attendance (2007), Hart's Ridge (2008), Survivor's Stories: el Guettar (2013), The North Star (2016) & 'Pope: the Most Powerful Man in History' (CNN, 2018). He is now back as Stephen A. Douglas, in CNN's 'Lincoln: Divided We Stand' & religious tech advisor for 'Mare of Easttown' starring Kate Winslett.
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Aysen Djemal
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Aysen Djemal started in the industry when she was 8 years old with drama, singing, dancing, and modeling at the famous Sylvia Young Theatre School/Agency. By the time she was a teenager, she had been in various ads and television programs such as Pepsi-Cola and EastEnders. In addition, she also performed at various concerts at the prince’s trust. She then joined the Central School of Speech and Drama, and featured as a dancer in the West End musical “Rent.”
As an actress, she also performed in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She then set up her own drama company Happy Moon Productions and put on shows on various issues. The shows raised awareness on the environment, identity, and sustainability. She has performed at venues such as Jackson Lane and Millfield Theatre. She then qualified as a drama teacher, which she still does today.
She currently does modeling; her career as a model started as a hand model at 17, and she became the hands of a campaign for Tina Maria. She then moved into petite modeling. This has enabled her to do catwalk and commercial modeling. She has been involved in numerous ad campaigns, and has been the face for the travel company Cyprus Paradise, and furniture companies such as Bellona London, Inspire Hair, and Beauty Salons London, and various products including Ask Perfume. Her modeling shoots have taken her to Dubai, Turkey, and Cyprus, and she is based and living in London.
She has worked with various designers including Chalayan, Vivienne Westwood, Aslanturk, Shadiye Bridal, Seraulgerldn, Shanneneghbali, gagachinfashionmovements, Zeynep Kartal, thelittlereddress, Fashion Trends by Riz LTD, Zeynep Tosun, and many more. Since September 2018, she has been working at EuroGenc TV and BRT, firstly delivering the news and weather and then having her own interview program. In her latest printed press, she interviews various, politicians, celebrities, artists, singers, models, directors, designers, authors, editors, photographers, and leading individuals in the community.
She has covered various live events such as political broadcasts, hosted travel programs, and educational and cultural programs. During COVID-19, she was regularly hosting information programs. She has hosted (showpaired) and presented at the 2nd Turkish Cypriot Festival, which saw over 10,000 people attend in 2019. She was the main presenter for the two online festivals which took place in November 2020 and 2021. She is also going to host this year in June at the next Turkish Cypriot Festival. She hosts at various fashion shows in London and Paris, and has hosted for SMGlobal in London, Milan, Paris, and New York. She has won the title Mrs. Wow Global 2021, representing North Cyprus and Turkey, and gained an influencer award at the Hilton Hotel and Best Retro-Pinup Model award at the Flame Awards in 2021. She has many projects in the pipeline.
Aysen has also appeared in many theatre shows and films, the most recent being a horror film in the USA.
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Natalia Santacoloma "Kaitlyn"
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Natalia Santacoloma is a teen actress from Houston, Texas and she is of Colombian descent. Natalia started performing theatre in school and since then she developed a love and passion for acting. She has done web series, short films and TV series. She has been a competitive gymnast for the last five years and she loves the adrenaline of competing.
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John Schaub "Billy"
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John is a teen actor based in New Jersey, who has been acting professionally for the last few years. He began his acting career in musical theater, before expanding into film & television. In the past few years, John has been in several short & feature films, as well as appeared in television, commercials, and print. He loves the challenge of bringing new and interesting characters to life. When he is not working, he enjoys playing basketball with friends, riding his bike, and rescuing animals with his family.
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Raymond Ritzau "Yuri"
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Raymond Ritzau is a German American actor with an array of skills showcased not only on set but in real life. His journey as an actor didn't begin until later in his life after serving in the military during combat and working as a middle school teacher. With a knack for creativity, he aims to share his unique life experience with the audience. He has worked with several acclaimed acting coaches and is constantly searching for ways to master his craft. He's been a leading man in numerous short films, feature films and commercials and is actively booking roles for projects to be released within the next year.
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Ellie Mae Smith "Yulia"
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Ellie plays Yulia in Sleepers and is a hardworking, self-motivated 12-year-old Christian girl. Since the age of 3 she has been dancing, singing, and at the age of 9 she was chosen to walk the fashion show at Scottsdale Fashion Week in AZ. She was asked to participate in the Miss AZ pageant and won title for Little Miss AZ. She toured the US for a year, which included Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, Seattle, and finally Las Vegas, where she was then selected as Little Miss US Nation. She then pursued acting. In 2019 she signed with MMG Celebrity management out of Manhattan NY.
Since then she'd accomplished 8 theater productions, a CBS documentary, wrote feature films picked up by JC Films that was pitched to Dean Cain. She's a credited writer of a produced feature film and just completed her 8th feature film with JC Films. She's also an award-winning screenwriter which has won over 20 film festival accolades.
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Evie Flander "Nadya"
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Evie Flander has been in 25 musicals and plays at Philadelphia’s MacGuffin Theatre & Film Company, at school and in the community. She has appeared in 2 feature length films. As a singer and musician, Evie has made more than 35 additional appearances at open mics, recitals, talent shows, showcases, and as an invited performer at concerts and other events. Evie plays multiple instruments including piano, violin, and guitar and studies voice under Benjamin Czarnota. She is a proud member of the Grace Notes a cappella ensemble, high school chorus and orchestra.
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John Thompson (Casual)
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John Casual is often regarded as a highly skilled and versatile individual who possesses a wealth of expertise across various facets of the arts and entertainment sector. With his talents spanning acting, modeling, music, lyric composition, content production, art creation, literature writing, and entrepreneurial ventures, John is also considered a true jack-of-all-trades.
Born in Philadelphia, John embarked on his career journey in the 1980s, initially focusing on music. His passion and talent as a musician and songwriter propelled him to great success within the music industry. However, it was not until 1996 that he decided to explore opportunities in film and television.
In 1996, John secured a position as the Supervising Producer and co-host of the popular teen television dance show, "In The Groove." He dedicated several years to the production of the show before redirecting his focus towards his music career and various entrepreneurial endeavors. This period of exploration allowed John to expand his horizons within the entertainment industry and set the stage for yet another momentous change in direction in 2016.
In 2016, John embraced the opportunity to pursue a career in acting, marking a new chapter in his multifaceted journey. His debut in the critically acclaimed movie "Glass," directed by M. Night Shyamalan, saw him thrive in the role of an extra. Building on this success, John has since secured roles in other notable films like "Shazam" and "21 Bridges." This newfound success in the world of film has further solidified John's standing as a talented and versatile entertainer.
Throughout his career, John Casual has continuously demonstrated his passion for the arts and his unwavering commitment to honing his craft in multiple disciplines. As he continues to leave his mark on the entertainment industry, audiences can expect to see even more impressive contributions from this remarkable individual.
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