Logline: Three friends find a mysterious box, The Scream Machine. Legend says when you open the box you see your worst fears. Will they dare open the box?
Synopsis: Rhea’s grandmother has just passed away. While dealing with the loss, she also has to deal with the contents of her garage and her friends; Cole’s constant joking and Bridgette’s princess attitude.
As the day unfolds, the three of them come across a small wooden box with a plate that reads: “Scream Machine, Face Your Fears.”
Rhea fills them in, revealing an old story her grandfather used to tell her about a magician, a circus trick and a mysterious box that when opened will reveal a person’s worst fears. Now, the friends are faced with questions and decisions: Do they believe the story? Will they open the box? Are they brave enough?
Ace Gibson, Devon Ogden, Gabrielle Eubank
Tim Aldridge
Director/Cinematographer
Tim Aldridge has a B.A. in Cinema from Columbia College-Hollywood. He has experience in different areas of the film industry having worked in the camera department on films like “Twin Falls Idaho” and “18.” Tim produced “Never Odd or Even,” a comedy short film written and directed by Julia Camara, which won Best Conceptual Comedy Short at the 2010 New York Independent International Film Festival. He is also an accomplished still photographer and has also directed a comedy short film "Frankenbabe." Tim often collaborates with his wife Julia Camara on creative endeavors. "Scream Machine" was Tim's second experience directing a short film.
Julia Camara
Screenwriter/Producer
Julia Camara is a Brazilian writer/filmmaker living in Los Angeles with her husband and business partner, Tim Aldridge. Julia has a BA in Cinema from Columbia College-Hollywood. Julia is also a UCLA Professional Program in Screenwriting Alumna.
Devon Ogden
Cast:
Gabrielle Eubank / Rhea
Gabrielle Eubank’s credits include independent features such as “Under the Gaydar” (2009), “Apples and Oranges” (2008), and “The Rest of Your Life” (2005). She was also featured on the episode “An Attempt to Tip the Scales” of the CW show “One Tree Hill.” Gabrielle also starred in Julia Camara’s award winning short comedy “Never Odd or Even” (2009).
Ace Gibson / Cole
Being a native New Yorker, born in Queens and raised on Long Island, Ace found his passion for acting. He received his Associates degree from Nassau Community College. He later spent a year honing his craft at U.C.L.A., which he used as fuel to pursue his career. He’s currently learning Japanese to add another notch on his resume. Ace has numerous film, television and theater credits.
Devon Ogden / Bridgette
Devon Ogden grew up in northern Virginia, where she worked in regional commercials and plays, and as a stand in for films and on the television show “West Wing”. She completely fell in love with being on set, and made her dream move to Los Angeles. Devon attended the University of Southern California, where she studied Theatre and Cinematic Arts.
During her time at USC Devon earned her SAG card, traveled abroad to nine countries around the world, and volunteered in East Africa, participating in Theatre of the Oppressed workshops. She graduated in 2008 and has been making her way in Hollywood ever since.
Devon's resume includes numerous short and feature film credits, as well as commercials and a TV pilot. Currently she is in the cast of two long running summer theatre shows, and looks forward to adding another film credit to her resume. In her free time Devon works with the Art of Elysium, performing children's theatre in local hospitals, hangs out with her two little mutts, and her amazing friends and family.
© 2010 Tim Aldridge