Act One
“Find your seat. Make it your home.”
Synopsis
Emmet believes that the world is one endless act with no intermission because everyone around him is brightly dressed and perfectly choreographed. Meanwhile, he does not have his script. As he memorizes his "lines" for future occasions, a couple of girls observe him in interest.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Act One | Short Film
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-08
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Knox Houston
Emmet
Story Johnson
Erin
Samantha Kahler
Sylvia
Carter Gavin
Owen
Annabelle Purcell
The Girl
Keegan Scott
Diner Patron
Tiger Eeg
Diner Patron
Emily Beers
Diner Patron
Lani Hubler
Server
Daniel Stephenson
Diner Patron
David Kennedy
Diner Patron
Kat Bosworth
Diner Patron
Audrey Beth
Diner Patron
Abby Oliver
Diner Patron
Ella Douglas
Diner Patron
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriel Dietrichson
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabriel Dietrichson
- Original Score
- Kara Lewis
- Original Title
- Act One
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Budget
- $50
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriel Dietrichson
Gabriel Dietrichson
Kara Lewis
Daniel Murray
Gabriel Dietrichson
Alivia Isaacson, Gabriel Dietrichson
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriel Dietrichson
Director
Gabriel Dietrichson
Writer
Alivia Isaacson
Producer
Gabriel Dietrichson
Producer
Daniel Murray
Director of Photography
Gabriel Dietrichson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Act One
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What is Act One about?
Emmet believes that the world is one endless act with no intermission because everyone around him is brightly dressed and perfectly choreographed. Meanwhile, he does not have his script. As he memorizes his "lines" for future occasions, a couple of girls observe him in interest.
Who directed Act One?
Act One was directed by Gabriel Dietrichson.
Who stars in Act One?
The principal cast of Act One includes Knox Houston, Story Johnson, Samantha Kahler, Carter Gavin, Annabelle Purcell.
When was Act One released and how long is it?
Act One was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Act One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Act One was composed by Kara Lewis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Act One?
Act One holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).