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The Carter Sanction

Framed for kidnapping The Princess he swore to protect. Now he wants justice.

  • Eric Garson
    Director
    The Closet, Deep Under & Whisper
  • Eric Garson
    Writer
    The Closet, Deep Under & Whisper
  • Gabi Bilin
    Producer
    No Harm Intended, Deep Under, Dave and Death & Second Chance
  • Eric Garson
    Producer
    The Closet, Deep Under & Whisper
  • Rudolph Benade
    Key Cast
    "Daniel Carter"
  • Silvia Calatayud-Gil
    Key Cast
    "Princess Talia"
  • Tony Richardson
    Key Cast
    "Von Stoffenberg"
    OSTRICH, WAYWARD, OVERCOMING MARS, CHRONOS, THE BIRTHDAY, HAMLET'S GRIEF, IT'S A LONG JOURNEY HOME, BAKED, SARDINES, LIFE AFTERLIFE,
  • Eilis Cahill
    Key Cast
    "Tracy Coleman"
    Mugworth, Mad, Dad's Death, Brontosaurus, Oi, Meu Amor, Where Does It Go from Here, Nancy, Please, Mouthfall, Henry, Stake Land, Blue Eyed Mary, Romeo Vs. Juliette, A Christmas Carol, Search, Bloodborn, All Day Long,
  • Laura Wilson
    Key Cast
    "Foster"
    Day One, The Devils Grasp, Future Soldier, Codename Vasquez, Suprise, Cadillac Respect, 5x5, Monster, Coven of Evil, Infernum, Wild!, Mommy Says, The Singing BIrd Will Come, Christmas Slay, U-Turn,
  • Sajid Shah
    Key Cast
    "Yanek"
    Two Sugars
  • Laura Arbeláez
    Key Cast
    "Vasquez"
    Londres TV, La Voz Media Group, RCN - TV Colombia, Bellas Artes, UNE EPM Telecomunicaciones
  • Steve Overton
    Key Cast
    "Bishop"
    No Harm Intended, Crime Confessions
  • Laurence Ford
    Key Cast
    "Dutch"
    Time's Up, Bruises, Brother,
  • Thomas Biddle
    Key Cast
    "Nikolai"
  • Ashleigh Drew
    Key Cast
    "Pilot"
    Molly's Dancer, Once Upon a Time
  • Peter Taverner
    Key Cast
    "Agent 2"
    King Arthur: Legend of the Swor, Succession
  • Charlotte Pitson
    Key Cast
    "Agent 3"
    Phoebe, Alicia, Grieving Girlfriend, June, Sarah, Bernie,
  • Samantha Fields
    Key Cast
    "Agent 1"
    The Pocket Watch, The King is Dead, Killing Eve, Peterloo
  • Andy Jones
    Key Cast
    "Radio Announcer"
  • Dave New
    Key Cast
    "Hawkins"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Action, Adventure, Action Thriller, Suspense, Drama
  • Runtime:
    23 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 1, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39.1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Eric Garson

I am a British Indie Short Film Director. I was born in Kenya but have lived all my life in the UK. The Carter Sanction is my debut short film.

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Director Statement

The Carter Sanction is the debut short action movie by British Indie Filmmaker Eric Garson.

The Carter Sanction tells the story of bodyguard Daniel Carter (Rudolph Benade) who falls for the heir to the throne of Wallonia, Princess Talia (Silvia Calatayud Gil). Setup for her assassination and kidnapping, Carter is arrested and interrogated. But he escapes to pursue justice and redemption.

The film stars newcomer actor Rudolph Benade, upcoming leading Spanish actress Silvia Calatayud Gil and thespian Tony Richardson.

Along with a substantial supporting cast including American writer/actress Eilis Cahill (Mouthfall, Mad & Stake Land), Laura Wilson (Coven of Evil, Monster & No Glory), in his first speaking role Steve Overton, Sajid Shah, Columbian actress and presenter Laura Arbeláez, Laurence Ford, theatre actress Ashleigh Drew, Peter Taverner, Charlotte Pitson & Samantha Fields.

The film was made by a fledgling group of filmmakers based in Reading, England, UK during late 2017 and early 2018. The film was completed after a lengthy post-production in late 2018. The movie includes gunfights, footchases and long takes.

As a consequence for aspiring newcomer writer, director and co-producer Eric Garson, the film posed numerous production challenges, including his lead actor Rudolph Benade breaking his ankle midway through production playing rugby, subsequently delaying principle photography.

Thankfully these challenges were overcome, hopefully manifesting in an exciting action thriller.

In addition, Eric has two more short films coming soon called “Deep Under” starring Eilis Cahill and “Diva” featuring Laura Arbeláez. Both in the latter stages of post-production, coming out in early 2019.

You can find out more about The Carter Sanction at:
https://www.thecartersanction.com/