Roller Coaster
A young actress encounters "Murphy's Law" while on the way to a potentially career-making audition.
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Bradley HawkinsDirector
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Bradley HawkinsWriter
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Jared Odrick, Executive ProducerProducer
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Karl Holtz, Executive ProducerProducer
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Rolando Vega, Executive ProducerProducer
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Bradley Hawkins, ProducerProducer
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Sarah HawkinsKey Cast
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Jim CasellaMusic Score
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Daniel HoppesEditor
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Mitch McClureDirector of Photography
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Tyler J. BaileySound Editor
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:15 minutes 26 seconds
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Completion Date:October 26, 2015
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Production Budget:8,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Hollywood Premiere of "ROLLER COASTER & Other Cinematic Shorts"Los Angeles, CA
November 11, 2015
World Premiere -
International IndieFEST AwardsLa Jolla, CA
November 19, 2015
Awards of Merit : Short Film, Direction, Editing, Music Score, Sound Editing/Mixing -
S. F. Bay Area Premiere of "ROLLER COASTER & Other Cinematic Shorts"Campbell, CA
November 22, 2015
S.F. Bay Area Premiere -
Moonfaze Feminist Film FestivalLos Angeles, CA
December 5, 2015
Official Selection -
Lebanon County, PA Premiere of "ROLLER COASTER & Other Cinematic Shorts"Lebanon, PA
December 16, 2015
Lebanon County, PA Premiere -
Lancaster Co., PA Premiere of "ROLLER COASTER & Other Cinematic Shorts" at Zoetropolis Art House & TheatreLancaster, PA
December 28, 2015
Lancaster Co., PA Premiere -
Dam Short Film FestivalBoulder City, NV
February 11, 2016
Official Selection -
Los Angeles Independent Film Festival AwardsLos Angeles, CA
February 20, 2016
Best Comedy/Dramedy, Best Actress (Sarah Hawkins) -
International Independent Film Festival AwardsEncino, CA
March 4, 2016
Silver Awards for Narrative Short, Directing, Actress in a Leading Role, and Original Score -
Brightside Tavern Film FestivalJersey City, NJ
March 6, 2016
Official Selection -
Pasadena International Film FestivalPasadena, CA
March 9, 2016
Official Selection -
Poppy Jasper International Film FestivalMorgan Hill, CA
United States
April 23, 2016 -
West Chester Film FestivalWest Chester, PA
United States
April 23, 2016 -
Hang Onto Your Shorts Film FestivalAsbury Park, NJ
United States
April 24, 2016
Best Actress in a Medium Short -
Philadelphia Independent Film FestivalPhiladelphia
United States
May 8, 2016
Philadelphia Premiere
Best Local Short Film -
Rainier Independent Film FestivalRainer, WA
United States
May 15, 2016
Pacific Nortwest Premiere -
Snake Alley Festival of FilmBurlington, Iowa
United States
June 23, 2016
Iowa Premiere
Best Dramedy -
Columbia Film FestivalColumbia, Maryland
United States
June 24, 2016
Maryland Premiere
Best of the Fest, Best Director, Audience Choice (bronze)
Bradley Hawkins, a bi-coastal actor, from Lancaster Pennsylvania, makes his directorial debut for the big screen with Roller Coaster.
Among his recent film credits are the lead role in the psychological-thriller, LOBSTER CAGE, and supporting roles in STARRY EYES (2014) and PENUMBRA (2015). Hawkins will also be seen in the starring role of the dramatic short film, THE GOLDEN BULLET, due to be released in 2016. He has also had supporting roles on UNUSUAL SUSPECTS (S8, E5), MURDER BOOK (S2, E10) and DEADLINE: CRIME (S3, E1), and co-stars in the BuzzFeed comedy video, "When You Let Someone Borrow Your Pen" which was released online this spring and has already been watched by over 1.5 million viewers.
Bradley Hawkins and daughter, Sarah Hawkins, created Roller Coaster together after a humorous and trying day Sarah had in late 2014 while on the way to an audition. After sharing her experience with her father, the two decided its irony and relatability deserved to be shared on screen. The two pulled together cast and crew, and a story they both relate to as actors living and working in Los Angeles.