Breaking Plans
“When the assignment becomes your family.”
Synopsis
Emma, Sarah, and Amelia are best friends navigating their way through 5th-grade life together. The friendship is tested when Sarah seemingly abandons Emma, Amelia and their school project for reasons that shock Emma and Amelia. The story explores the struggles of children who encounter family challenges, the avenues of support and the importance of genuine and strong friendships in our lives.
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Breaking Plans: award-winning short film written, directed by and starring London Houghton at age 9
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-04-26
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Premiere was at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles
Festival / Special Debut
April 26, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- London Houghton
- Screenplay & Story
- London Houghton
- Original Title
- Breaking Plans
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Budget
- $8K
- Production Studios
- Dreamotion Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
London Houghton
London Houghton
Brooke Mueller
Baylee Corona, Paul James Houghton, Ella Greenwood
Department Leadership Roster
London Houghton
Director
Baylee Corona
Producer
Ella Greenwood
Producer
Brooke Mueller
Director of Photography
London Houghton
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breaking Plans
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What is Breaking Plans about?
Emma, Sarah, and Amelia are best friends navigating their way through 5th-grade life together. The friendship is tested when Sarah seemingly abandons Emma, Amelia and their school project for reasons that shock Emma and Amelia. The story explores the struggles of children who encounter family challenges, the avenues of support and the importance of genuine and strong friendships in our lives.
Who directed Breaking Plans?
Breaking Plans was directed by London Houghton.
Who stars in Breaking Plans?
The principal cast of Breaking Plans includes London Houghton, Carter Jude Dau, Luc Clopton, Zoe Tran-Wofford, Gracelyn Surtees.
When was Breaking Plans released and how long is it?
Breaking Plans was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Breaking Plans?
Breaking Plans holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).