The Big Break
“Buckle up... This ego trip is a one-way ticket.”
Synopsis
A struggling actor and director finally crack under the pressures of navigating the entertainment business.
Top Cast
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David Arquette
Lt. Ramirez
David Shabtai
Jon Lieberman
Gil Freston
Will Kavanaugh
Richard Kohnke
Brooks Weaver, the Waiter
Michael Vlamis
Michael Glazer
Isabelle McNally
Grace Barnett
Thomas Cocquerel
Officer Eckhart
Brittany Furlan
Fable Rae
Jude B. Lanston
Sgt. Bates
Eddie Davenport
Matty
Alexis Beckley
Chloe Perkins
Aaron Jay-Smith
Writer
Ray Nicholson
Tyler Andrews
Courtney Cilman
Rachel Newman
Frank Mercuri
LAPD Officer
Dimitri Dimitrov
Dimitri Dimitrov
Deina Torres
LAPD Officer
Angelique Yalda
LAPD Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
LA Shorts International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gil Freston
- Screenplay & Story
- Gil Freston
- Original Title
- The Big Break
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gil Freston
Gil Freston
Catrin Hedström, Stephen Michael Simon
Jack Heston, Gil Freston, Loren Herbert, Will Meldman, Matthew Brag
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Heston
Producer
Catrin Hedström
Editor
Todd Jeffery
Production Design
Gil Freston
Producer
Stephen Michael Simon
Editor
Lucien Harriot
Visual Effects Supervisor
Loren Herbert
Producer
Matthew Brag
Producer
Gil Freston
Director
Gil Freston
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Break
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Break about?
A struggling actor and director finally crack under the pressures of navigating the entertainment business.
Who directed The Big Break?
The Big Break was directed by Gil Freston.
Who stars in The Big Break?
The principal cast of The Big Break includes David Arquette, David Shabtai, Gil Freston, Richard Kohnke, Michael Vlamis.
When was The Big Break released and how long is it?
The Big Break was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 20m.