Cast
Ethan Walton
As George Stratford
Consistently signed up for projects to enhance his portfolio, Ethan has taken on the leading role in ROTTEN CHERRY
to experience a role on an entirely new spectrum to anything he has done before. Usually auditioning for loud, confrontational characters, Ethan’s casting of 'George Stratford' juxtaposes his previous work, highlighting his impressive range as an actor.
Richard Carnaby
As Chris O'Brien
Originally starting out in broadcasting just under twenty-five years ago, Richard followed a career path in journalism as presenter of BBC Radio and Television news. More recently he has returned to acting roles including that of 'Chris O'Brien' in ROTTEN CHERRY and further roles in commercials for tech companies.
Lucy Conroy
As Ellie Patterson
Scheduled for a place at established theatre school, Italia Conti, Lucy is an actress and performer with lots of experience. Auditioning for the role of ‘Ellie Patterson’ in ROTTEN CHERRY, Lucy felt a personal connection to the story, believing that the project had a significant importance to showcase a prevalent issue found amongst the community she is an ally for.
Crew
Ryan Bennett
Director, Producer, Scriptwriter, and Editor
Advocating for more LGBTQ+ representation, Rotten Cherryis Ryan's second production as director, and he hopes to create a grounded, realistic story that is resemblant of the prevalent issue that is found within the gay male community. Ryan has also had extensive experience working on production sets, as he worked as a Supporting Artist for four years.
David Onyia
Producer and Production Assistant
David, the assigned Producer, is co-producing Rotten Cherrywith Ryan, with the two of them having shared producing responsibilities. On set, David took on the role of Production Assistant, to ensure production ran as smoothly as possible. David also has experience with a placement at a production company based in Newcastle.
Greta Makseviciute
Director of Photography
Greta is the Director of Photography, and has has used a Sony FS7 Camera throughout Rotten Cherry, filming many of the films shots hand-held, which enables the film to feel as real as it possibly can. Greta also has a year of experience in the industry, after completing a year long placement before her final year, at a production company based in Newcastle.
Olivia Lindsay
Sound Recordist and Editor
Olivia has taken on the role of both Sound Recordist and co editor, working closely with Ryan to edit the film to match as closely to his vision as possible.
Olivia has been in contact with collaborating with score composer, Ruari O'Toole, in which an original score has been composed for
Rotten Cherry.
Ian West
lEAD Intimacy Coordinator
Recognising the need for a more nuanced and supportive approach when handling scenes involving intimacy and nudity, Ian successfully completed his official training with Intimacy on Set. Agreeing to offer his expertise with intimacy on screen, Ian joined the ROTTEN CHERRY production after feeling a personal relation to the explored themes.
