Gary Gonzalez

All Rise is a short drama inspired by real events and set in Athens, Greece. The story follows 18-year-old Petros, who tragically loses his life during a late-night return home. Eight months later, his parents, Eleni and Konstantinos, sit in a courtroom, awaiting a verdict that could finally offer them clarity and perhaps, closure.

Tired of writing tabloid, sensationalist stories, disillusioned journalist Bud Buckingham decides to stick it to his boss by taking on the dumbest story he can find- an Alien Conspiracy. Descending down a path of odd-ball conspiracy theorists, paranoid informants and convincing classified videos; Bud starts to question whether he's finally found the true story he's been searching for.