The Riven
Synopsis
College freshman Selena Sutter (Samantha Koerner) gets more than she bargains for when her new roommate Amy (Jess Chanliau) unwillingly drags her to a raucous frat party. Left to her own devices, Selena ends up shattered by a vicious attack and is left to finish her academic year with a crippling affliction and little hope. With the help of an intuitive science professor, she begins to heal and open her heart to an unexpected romance with a friendly teacher's assistant (Josiah Frampton), who may be hiding a secret from her. But struggling with a shaky past and the abrupt return of her assailant, Selena's new questionable affair may only contribute to her downfall.
Top Cast
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Selena Sutter
Josiah Frampton
Eric Bateman
Jess Chanliau
Amy Mason
Bret Grantham
Matthew Smith
Jeremy Koerner
Mr. Sullivan
Ray Medved
Stephen Sutter
Kathleen Pistorio
Agnes Sutter
Peter Stylianos
Father O'Malley
Michael Fredianelli
Random Dude
Maralynn Adams
Bartender
Patricia Stamos
Santa Cruz Dog Walker
Martini
Santa Cruz Dog
Ben Estrada
Party Goer
Joaquin Tabera
Party Goer
Jake Barrow
Party Goer
Bianca Leal
Party Goer
Elizabeth VanDeberg
Party Goer
Vincent Martin
Party Goer
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.5x
+$5 net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Fredianelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Fredianelli
- Original Score
- Jonathan Riesling, Natasha Estrada
- Original Title
- The Riven
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $10
- Worldwide Gross
- $15
- Production Studios
- Wild Dogs Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Fredianelli
Michael Fredianelli
Jonathan Riesling, Natasha Estrada
Michael Fredianelli
Michael Fredianelli, Maralynn Adams, Peter Stylianos
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Fredianelli
Director of Photography
Michael Fredianelli
Director
Michael Fredianelli
Producer
Maralynn Adams
Producer
Jonathan Riesling
Original Music Composer
Michael Fredianelli
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Riven.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Riven
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Riven about?
College freshman Selena Sutter (Samantha Koerner) gets more than she bargains for when her new roommate Amy (Jess Chanliau) unwillingly drags her to a raucous frat party. Left to her own devices, Selena ends up shattered by a vicious attack and is left to finish her academic year with a crippling affliction and little hope. With the help of an intuitive science professor, she begins to heal and open her heart to an unexpected romance with a friendly teacher's assistant (Josiah Frampton), who may be hiding a secret from her. But struggling with a shaky past and the abrupt return of her assailant, Selena's new questionable affair may only contribute to her downfall.
Who directed The Riven?
The Riven was directed by Michael Fredianelli.
Who stars in The Riven?
The principal cast of The Riven includes Samantha Koerner, Josiah Frampton, Jess Chanliau, Bret Grantham, Jeremy Koerner.
When was The Riven released and how long is it?
The Riven was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Riven?
The Riven had a reported production budget of $10 and grossed $15 at the worldwide box office (1.5 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Riven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Riven was composed by Jonathan Riesling, Natasha Estrada.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Riven?
The Riven holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).