Act One
Synopsis
A young aspiring actress, desperate for guidance and belonging, falls under the spell of a manipulative acting coach who draws her into a web of control and obsession.
Top Cast
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Ella Beatty
Hannah
Ari Graynor
Melanie
Nate Mann
Henry
Sinclair Daniel
Aggie
Elizabeth Reaser
Julie
James Freedson-Jackson
Bill
Erin Robinson
Allie
Jennifer Kim
Tavi Gevinson
Andrew Russel
Alaina Surgener
Mario Montes
Roseann Fakhoury
Gail
Cole Stockel
Cole
Christiane Noll
Theresa
Stephen Burrell
Dr. Cross
Macie Tielke
Rachel
Shelley Thomas-Harts
Officer Jodi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sophia Takal
- Screenplay & Story
- Sophia Takal
- Original Score
- Jonathan Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Act One
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Foxglove Films, Savage Rose Films, Tandem Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sophia Takal
Sophia Takal
Jonathan Goldsmith
Rob Leitzell
Zach Clark, Matthew L. Weiss
Allison Rose Carter, Julie Christeas, Jon Read, Stephanie Roush, Sophia Takal
Department Leadership Roster
Sophia Takal
Director
Sophia Takal
Writer
Allison Rose Carter
Producer
Julie Christeas
Producer
Jon Read
Producer
Stephanie Roush
Producer
Sophia Takal
Producer
Julie Waters
Producer
Jonathan Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Rob Leitzell
Director of Photography
Zach Clark
Editor
Matthew L. Weiss
Editor
Lawrence Michael Levine
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Act One.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Act One
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Act One about?
A young aspiring actress, desperate for guidance and belonging, falls under the spell of a manipulative acting coach who draws her into a web of control and obsession.
Who directed Act One?
Act One was directed by Sophia Takal.
Who stars in Act One?
The principal cast of Act One includes Ella Beatty, Ari Graynor, Nate Mann, Sinclair Daniel, Elizabeth Reaser.
When was Act One released and how long is it?
Act One was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Act One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Act One was composed by Jonathan Goldsmith.