Long Live the King

Long Live the King is a political thriller set in a nation on the brink of chaos. As power shifts and alliances fracture, a high-stakes courtroom battle determines the fate of a leader - and the country itself. Secrets, ambition, and survival collide in a gripping tale of authority and deception.

  • Raj Jayswal
    Director
    Lollipop, Maya
  • Raj Jayswal
    Writer
    Lollipop, Maya
  • INT./EXT. FILMS
    Producer
    Lollipop, Maya
  • Confederation College
    Producer
  • A. J. Aschaber
    Key Cast
    "President John King"
  • Andrew Simpson
    Key Cast
    "Judge Victor Stark"
  • Matthew Reardon
    Key Cast
    "Minister Thaddeus Smith"
  • Jarin Brown
    Key Cast
    "Lawyer Keith Joseph"
  • Joseph Iannuzzi
    Key Cast
    "Minister Robert Malvo"
  • Norma Bailey
    Key Cast
    "Reporter Megan Carter"
  • Nikhil Raj Duda
    Assistant Director
  • Girish Pawar
    Camera Operator
  • Tanish Choughule
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Derrick Matthew
    2nd Assistant Camera
  • Henrique Ito
    Gaffer
  • Diego Hernandez
    Best Boy
  • Michael Sebasta
    Grip
  • Natalia Lopez
    Sound Mixer
  • Tingting Zhou
    Boom Operator
  • Adlyn Gilbert
    BTS
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Thriller
  • Completion Date:
    April 11, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    595 CAD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Confederation College
Director Biography - Raj Jayswal

Raj Jayswal is a passionate writer and director dedicated to crafting visually striking and emotionally resonant films. With a keen eye for storytelling, he explores themes of identity, human resilience, or social change, aiming to create compelling narratives that connect with audiences.

Currently building his portfolio through short films, Raj is focused on refining his craft and bringing fresh perspectives to the screen. His goal is to direct a feature film and establish a strong presence in the industry.

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Director Statement

Power is never given - it is taken. Long Live the King explores the fragile nature of leadership, the thin line between justice and manipulation, and the cost of ambition. Through a tense, character-driven narrative, this film delves into the complexities of political power, asking the audience: Is the leader we fear sometimes the one we need?

As a director, my vision was to craft a world where every decision carries weight, every glance hides intent, and every word has the power to shape a nation’s destiny. I wanted to immerse viewers in a story that feels both grand in scale and intimately personal, where moral ambiguity forces us to question our own beliefs about governance and control.

With Long Live the King, I invite you to witness a world where loyalty is a weapon, truth is negotiable, and power is the ultimate prize.