Synopsis

In this topical paranoid thriller, mysterious phone calls are just the first step in a series of sinister events for a man living in a world where privacy is no longer a right but a commodity to be bought and sold.

   Shariff Atkins in PRIVACY POLICY.

The Writer/Director

J. August Richards makes his directorial debut with this stylish and topical thriller.  He is a graduate from the University of Southern California and has over ten years of experience as a professional actor.  Mr. Richards' acting credits include Dick Wolf's NBC drama CONVICTION, the WB's international hit ANGEL, THE TEMPTATIONS as one of the original members of the 60's singing group and the Warner Borthers film WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE.  He has guest starred on countless television series and won critical praise for his stage performances in prestigious theaters around the country.

    Writer/Director J. August Richards on the set of PRIVACY POLICY.

The Cast

Sharif Atkins (John Doe) is known to audiences as Dr. Michael Gallant on the NBC mega-hit ER.  Mr. Atkins has also starred in the NBC series HAWAII, UPN's EVE and the films LIGHT IT UP and OUT OF EXILE.  He is a graduate of Northwestern University.

         Sharif Atkins as John Doe in PRIVACY POLICY.

Anson Mount (Detective Barry) has starred in many television series including CONVICTION (NBC), THE MOUNTAIN (WB) and LINE OF FIRE (ABC) as well as guest appearances on SEX IN THE CITY, LOST, THIRD WATCH and SMALLVILLE.  Mr. Mount's film credits include ALL THE BOYS LOVE MANDY LANE, HOOD OF HORROR, IN HER SHOES, CITY BY THE SEA, CROSSROADS, BOILER ROOM and URBAN LEGEND: THE FILM CUT.

  Anson Mount on the set of PRIVACY POLICY.

Anson Mount (l) and Sharif Atkins (r) on the set of PRIVACY POLICY.

The Production

PRIVACY POLICY was shot in Los Angeles, CA in September 2006.  Shot in HiDef and produced by actor La Monde Byrd (SUPERNATURAL, MIND OF MENCIA, THE SHIELD and STRONG MEDICINE), PRIVACY POLICY has a running time of 19 minutes 57 seconds.

1st A.D. Brian Waziac, Producer La Monde Byrd and Writer/Director J. August Richards on the set of PRIVACY POLICY.