The Rock 'n' Roll Dreams of Duncan Christopher
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The Rock 'n' Roll Dreams of Duncan Christopher is an American
independent comedy film
written by Jack Roberts and directed by Justin Monroe. It stars Jack Roberts as the titular character, Duncan Christopher.
The Rock 'n' Roll Dreams of Duncan Christopher was filmed in and near Tulsa, Oklahoma
, in the fall of 2008. It was in post-production for most of 2009. It premiered in 2010 on March 27th at the Method Fest Independent Film Festival
2010 and won the award for Best Okie Feature at the 2010 deadCENTER Film Festival
.
to test his rock and roll dreams and face his demons in the brutal underground world of karaoke
.
The film was also an official selection at a number of other film festivals in 2010 and 2011 including:
Cinema of the United States
The cinema of the United States, also known as Hollywood, has had a profound effect on cinema across the world since the early 20th century. Its history is sometimes separated into four main periods: the silent film era, classical Hollywood cinema, New Hollywood, and the contemporary period...
independent comedy film
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
written by Jack Roberts and directed by Justin Monroe. It stars Jack Roberts as the titular character, Duncan Christopher.
The Rock 'n' Roll Dreams of Duncan Christopher was filmed in and near Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa is the second-largest city in the state of Oklahoma and 46th-largest city in the United States. With a population of 391,906 as of the 2010 census, it is the principal municipality of the Tulsa Metropolitan Area, a region with 937,478 residents in the MSA and 988,454 in the CSA. Tulsa's...
, in the fall of 2008. It was in post-production for most of 2009. It premiered in 2010 on March 27th at the Method Fest Independent Film Festival
Method Fest Independent Film Festival
Method Fest Independent Film Festival is an independent film festival that has currently held over 8 festivals. It is held in Calabasas, California and is dedicated to support the work of those who produce, make and work in independent film and to provide educational opportunities in independent...
2010 and won the award for Best Okie Feature at the 2010 deadCENTER Film Festival
DeadCENTER Film Festival
The deadCENTER Film Festival was founded in 2001 in Oklahoma City. The festival was named "deadCENTER" because it is located in the exact center of the United States...
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Plot
Just after his 30th birthday, the awkward and mostly untalented Duncan Christopher moves to the big city of Tulsa, OklahomaTulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa is the second-largest city in the state of Oklahoma and 46th-largest city in the United States. With a population of 391,906 as of the 2010 census, it is the principal municipality of the Tulsa Metropolitan Area, a region with 937,478 residents in the MSA and 988,454 in the CSA. Tulsa's...
to test his rock and roll dreams and face his demons in the brutal underground world of karaoke
Karaoke
is a form of interactive entertainment or video game in which amateur singers sing along with recorded music using a microphone and public address system. The music is typically a well-known pop song minus the lead vocal. Lyrics are usually displayed on a video screen, along with a moving symbol,...
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Cast
- Jack Roberts as Duncan Christopher: socially awkward, home-schooled rock-star wanna-be from rural OklahomaOklahomaOklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
. - Peter Bedgood as Charlie Bordeaux: Duncan's cousin, band-mate, and manager.
- Marshall BellMarshall BellArchibald Marshall Bell is an American actor. He has appeared in many character roles in movies and television. His best-known movies are probably A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge , Stand by Me , Twins and Total Recall .-Early life:He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he lived until...
as Uncle Virgil: Duncan's codgerly uncle. - Lizz Carter as Geneveve Reynolds: Duncan's love interest.
- Aaron Moreland as Simply Irresistible: Duncan's arch memesis, the reigning Karaoke king of Tulsa,OK.
- Heather Roberts as Angeline Christopher: Duncan's quirkily embittered sister.
Awards
This film was a festival darling winning numerous awards both nationally and internationally in 2010 (unless otherwise noted).| Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Festival | Award | Recipient(s) | Outcome |
| Edmonton International Film Festival Edmonton International Film Festival The Edmonton International Film Festival is a nine-day film festival in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, hosted at Empire Theatres at Edmonton City Centre.... |
Best Indie Feature Film | ||
| Rising Star Award | Jack Roberts | ||
| The United Film Festivals The United Film Festivals The United Film Festivals are a series of film festivals created by Jason Connell. The festival's focus is to bring together talented filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, thus creating a "United" showcase of creative energy and talent... (Tulsa) |
Jury Award - Best Narrative Feature Film | ||
| Audience Award - Best Feature Film | |||
| Method Fest Independent Film Festival Method Fest Independent Film Festival Method Fest Independent Film Festival is an independent film festival that has currently held over 8 festivals. It is held in Calabasas, California and is dedicated to support the work of those who produce, make and work in independent film and to provide educational opportunities in independent... |
Maverick Award for Best Marketing | ||
| deadCENTER Film Festival DeadCENTER Film Festival The deadCENTER Film Festival was founded in 2001 in Oklahoma City. The festival was named "deadCENTER" because it is located in the exact center of the United States... |
Best Okie Feature Film | ||
| Offshoot Film Festival | Jury Award - Best Feature Film | ||
| Audience Award - Best Feature Film | |||
| Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema The Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema is an annual, competitive independent filmmaker - friendly film and arts festival, founded in 2009, which is held in Idyllwild, California.-The first year:... (2011) |
Audience Award - Best of Fest | ||
| Best Score / Soundtrack | Damion Shade Joe Cinocca Ryan M. Fritzsche |
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| Kansas International Film Festival | Audience Award | ||
| Mar del Plata Film Festival Mar del Plata Film Festival The Mar del Plata International Film Festival is an international film festival that takes place every November in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina... |
Best Soundtrack | ||
The film was also an official selection at a number of other film festivals in 2010 and 2011 including:
- The United Film FestivalsThe United Film FestivalsThe United Film Festivals are a series of film festivals created by Jason Connell. The festival's focus is to bring together talented filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, thus creating a "United" showcase of creative energy and talent...
(Los Angeles, 2010) - The United Film FestivalsThe United Film FestivalsThe United Film Festivals are a series of film festivals created by Jason Connell. The festival's focus is to bring together talented filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, thus creating a "United" showcase of creative energy and talent...
(San Francisco, 2010) - Starz Denver Film Festival (2010)
- Heartland Film FestivalHeartland Film FestivalThe Heartland Film Festival is a film festival held each October in Indianapolis, Indiana. First held in 1992, its goal is to "recognize and honor filmmakers whose work explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."In May 2007, Heartland...
(2010) - San Diego Film Festival (2010)
- The United Film FestivalsThe United Film FestivalsThe United Film Festivals are a series of film festivals created by Jason Connell. The festival's focus is to bring together talented filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, thus creating a "United" showcase of creative energy and talent...
(New York, 2010) - Vermont International Film Festival (2010)
- The United Film FestivalsThe United Film FestivalsThe United Film Festivals are a series of film festivals created by Jason Connell. The festival's focus is to bring together talented filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, thus creating a "United" showcase of creative energy and talent...
(London, 2010) - Bend Film Festival (2010)
- Comedy ClujComedy ClujComedy Cluj is an international film festival of comedy film organized annually in October in Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania, Romania.- History :The first edition of Comedy Cluj was held in 2009 and comprised 70 films coming from 19 countries as well as several workshops, street theater shows,...
Film Festival (2011)