RYAN ALLARDE as ROGER
Ryan Allarde is a Filipino-American Artist born and raised in the Bay Area. Following in the footsteps of is Grandparents, he has continued to pursue the Creative Arts. His first formal foray into Acting was with “UCLA School of Theater, Film and TV - U.S Performing Arts Camp Intensive”. Years later, he joined his first playhouse, Beverly Hills Playhouse’s (BHP) San Francisco chapter. After moving to LA, he continued his studies at Bramon Garcia Braun Acting Studio (BGB Studios).
His Film debut can be seen as Swen-Yi in “Glass Eyes”. He campaigned internationally with Singapore Airlines in collaboration with BBC and ABS-CBN’s Walmart’s Noche Buena. Ryan has also created his own original written works, “The Will”, a nod to the Sci-fi genre and a visual poem titled “Reap”. Other notable achievements: 2nd Runner-Up “Mr. Ginoong Pilpinas USA 2009” and Finalist in the “World of Dance 3v3 Freestyle 2013”.
“The Greatest Use” is Ryan’s first short film Starring, Writing and Directing.
KATIE REESE as FAWN
Katie Reese is an actor, professional dancer , athlete and model. Residing in LA, she has been in over 45 commercials including Maker’s Mark, Tonal, Ihop, Serta, and other’s currently airing. She’s modeled in several print campaigns for Adidas, Free People, Birkenstock, and more. Her career, however, started with dancing. She’s danced for several artists in music videos and on stage performances and is passionate about movement in general. Her passion now lies in Acting.
You can catch her playing Hope William’s, the Lead in “The Art of Passion” on LifeTime movies. She stars as April in Puncher’s chance making its way through the festival circuit, The lead in Della, supporting roles in SkyFly and On the Market in post production.
Other than being in front of the camera, Katie is passionate about spreading awareness around alopecia, health and fitness and spending time with her dog Peanut Butter.
SHINAE CHAE as CHRISTINE
Shinae is a Meisner trained actor living in Los Angeles. After receiving a Bachelors Degree in Fashion Design at SCAD, Shinae went on to train under David Newer at the William Esper Studio in New York City for two years. Shinae is currently working on a new personal short, which she also wrote, called Sympathy. In her free time, she enjoys cooking for her family and styling all her friends that need help.
SARAH SYPNIEWSKI as TUCK
Sarah Sypniewski is an actor, writer, and producer who splits her creative time between Chicago and LA. She says, “I love the magic that happens when I meet fellow actors in class at places like @bgbstudio and we go on to collaborate outside of the studio to make our own unique projects like this one.” Her first feature film, @clown_car_film ,recently premiered in Los Angeles, and is gearing up for a great festival run. She and her creative partners also have two short films in pre-production, with anticipated filming slated for Fall 2023. When she’s not making films, you can find her and her wife Kim serving as home sous chefs to five-year-old son Grayson. And they always save a plate for Joanie, their 14-year-old rescue Brussels Griffon mix
OLIVER ROTUNNO as SEBASTIAN
Oliver Rotunno is an actor, singer, and equestrian who was last seen on Hulu Oxygen in "Buried in the Backyard", Amazon Prime in "As The Village Sleeps", and on stage at the Writer's Room at the Geffen Playhouse in "Beneath the Bowtie" and as Jon Snow in the national tour of "Musical Thrones: A Parody of Ice and Fire". His pride and joy is a house panther (black cat) named Toothless and he also trains horses. He doesn't know where we will go after we die, but he's positive that our pets will meet us there.
Director of Photography and Editor - Jimmy V Page
Jimmy Page is a Videographer and Editor based in Las Vegas, NV. He was a Trustee Scholar Recipient from the USC School of Cinematic Arts and has owned and operated JVP Films for over 10 years.
Throughout his career, Jimmy has maintained lasting relationships with almost all of his clients. Always seeking new and creative ways of expression, he recently received his Drone Pilots license.
With a diverse background in entertainment, dance, and photography, Jimmy continues to grow and expand his craft.