FILMs
films written/directed/produced by rks
I've written & directed for the stage since 1987 & started writing for TV & film in 2006. I've also produced several of his my films (listed below) and been an executive producer on two feature films.
I have a feature film in development, Treatment, which was performed as a stage play in London in 2013.
I'm also filming scenes from the pilot of my sitcom, Karma Daze. I've got dozens more short film ideas that I want to make and an idea for a web series psychological thriller.
20 Bullets
Written by RKS
Directed by Raymond-Kym Suttle
Cinematography: Warren Saire
Year of production: 2017
Running Time: 10:00 mins
Rob Ransom, an army vet, and his young wife Holly are having a son; Rob, is having a crisis of conscience and an unwelcome visitor in his head who won't shutup. Inspired by a quote from George Orwell's book, '1984' in which he talks about double-think: the ability to hold two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously and accepting both of them, which is what Holly is able to do, but Rob cannot. Why is it that killing people dressed in a uniform is different to killing people while dressed in civilian clothes? Is it PTSD or just rational thinking that leads Rob to try to reconcile the dichotomy of being able to create beautiful music with the same hands that can pull a trigger?
Aberration
Written by RKS
Directed by Kate Rees Davies
Screened as part of the Cannes Film Festival 2016
Year of production: 2015
Running Time: 6:58 min
A young Australian couple are trapped in an irreconcilable problem - he's Muslim, she's Catholic, they're engaged and neither of them can find a way to tell their parents...
Starring Raymond-Kym Suttle, Jessica Dowdeswell and Andrew Bongiorno (recently seen with Ben Affleck in 'Live By Night'.
Votocracy
Written & directed by RKS
Year of production: 2016
Running Time: 7:25 min
In the not too distant future democracy is in full swing - as an app on our phones. We get to decide who should be punished and how they should be punished...
It's reality TV, for real.
Won Best Set Award
Collaboration Film Challenge 2016
121 Obsession Close
Written & directed by RKS
Year of production: 2015
Running Time: 6:37 min
A stalker surprises the object of his affection but gets a surprise himself.
Nominated for Best Picture & Best Actors
Collaboration Film Challenge 2015
Thirty Yards in suits
Written & directed by RKS
A dark comedy. A day out in the park takes an unexpected turn for all involved.
Last Man Standing
Written & directed by RKS
The end of the world came. They did what they were instructed to do. 4 women and 1 man. How long should they wait to be rescued? And is there even anyone left to rescue them? What if they are the last people left on earth? What would you do?
Consistency
Written & directed by RKS
Friendship sometimes needs a shake up so that you appreciate what you've got.
Adios
Written & directed by RKS
Story by Oren Paley
A man sets out to expose bigotry and racism and the desire to be a 'whitexican' in Los Angeles. Starring the late Mistre Luz in one of his last film performances.