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Coming Distractions

Cinema Six is the last independent movie theatre in Knollton, and Rebecca is excited to leave her job at a generic big-box corporate cinema to join the management team at this small, family-friendly venue. It's a strange new atmosphere for her as she meets Darvis, the eccentric owner; Andrew, the pragmatic General Manager;Trevor, the junior cinephile and her Staff: naive Jordan, misfit Sunny, dreamer Isobel, and tough-guy Frank. Every week features a new movie and new hopes for success at the theatre; however, corporate rival MegaFilmPlex tries to foil them at every turn. As if those sabotage attempts weren't bad enough, they also have to deal with George, the malevolent goose in the parking lot, a mysterious missing sixth theatre, meddling from the local Mayor and other coming distractions.

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Cast & Crew See All

Felicia Simone
Rebecca
David Huband
David Darvis
Mathew Edmondson
Jordan

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Pilot Error

25 mins

On her first day as manager at Cinema Six, Rebecca meets the eccentric owner, Darvis and is introduced to the gang: Andrew, Jordan, Sunny, Isobel and Frank. Shortly into her first night, her angry ex-employers at MegaFilmPlex decide to get revenge upon her and ruin the reputation of Cinema Six by programming a video game to display racy images. However, George, the evil goose who terrorizes people outside the theatre, has his own plans for revenge.

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Awards

  • 2017 - Award of Recognition - Ensemble Cast - winner
  • 2017 - Joey Award - Young Lead Actor in a Web Series - nominated
  • 2017 - Joey Award - Best Young Actress in a Web Series - winner
  • 2017 - Young Entertainer Award - Best Young Actor - Web Performance - nominated

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