Spy Corps
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| RSTC: Reserve Spy Training Corps | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | J David Baker |
| Produced by | J David Baker Curtis J. Bartel |
| Written by | J David Baker |
| Starring | Sarah Beth Hill Adam Hale LeeAnne Rowe Tim Cox Paul Mabrey Shirann V. Johnson DinaKay Aker Chris Munch |
| Music by | Jung Song |
| Cinematography | Chase Carver J David Baker |
| Editing by | J David Baker |
| Distributed by | By the River's Side Films |
| Release date(s) | August 1, 2006 November 20, 2007 |
| Running time | 79 min. |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $300K |
| IMDb profile | |
Spy Corps is a spy film for Christian families that was written and directed by J David Baker. It stars Sarah Beth Hill as a fearful high school teenager, and Adam Hale as a secret member of the Reserve Spy Training Corps, a training program for high school students who want to pursue a career as a spy.[1]
The film was first released on DVD on August 1, 2006 under the title RSTC: Reserve Spy Training Corps. Its target audience is families with children in the 3rd through 6th grade. It boasts more than 200 visual effects shots, including two car chases created using CGI; and sound design by Emmy-winning sound designer, Mark Keefer.
RSTC: Reserve Spy Training Corps was re-released with wide DVD distribution on November 20, 2007 under the title Spy Corps. It is being distributed by Phoenix Entertainment under their faith label, By The River's Side Films.[2]
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[edit] Cast and Characters
- Sarah Beth Hill - Liz
- Liz is a fearful high school teenager. When we meet her, she is too afraid to even start the car in her drivers ed class. It is through her experiences that the viewer is taught how to use the Word of God in their everyday life.
- Adam Hale - Jason
- Jason is a member of the Reserve Spy Training Corps. He and Liz have a crush on each other, which results in him being forced to bring her in to the RSTC.
- LeeAnne Rowe - Alexa
- Alexa is a class bully that goes to school with Liz. She doesn't like Liz, and attempts to discourage her at every chance she gets.
- Tim Cox - Dr. Kaboom
- Dr. Kaboom is a displaced medical doctor whose main goal in life is to "take over the world and blow everything up." He has a plan to do just that, and it is up to the RSTC to keep him from being successful.
- Paul Mabrey - Witherspoon
- Witherspoon is the leader of the local chapter of the RSTC. He headquarters in a small, secret room in the janitor's closet at a local park.
- Shirann V. Johnson - Georgette
- Georgette is Liz's friend at school. Together they go through the daily school life.
- DinaKay Aker - Liz's mom
- Liz's mom is her moral compass. Although she can be a bit preachy at times, she has her daughter's best interests at heart.
- Chris Munch - Brick
- Brick is an agent with the RSTC who has a very short attention span. He must help Jason and Liz in their attempt to stop Dr. Kaboom.
[edit] Awards and Accolades
- Winner Best Family Film, 2007 Bare Bones International Film Festival[3]
- Nominated for Best Youth Actor (Sarah Beth Hill), 2007 Bare Bones International Film Festival
- Nominated Indie Auteur of the Year (J David Baker), 2007 Bare Bones International Film Festival
- Winner of a Silver Telly Award for Children's Programming
- Winner of a Bronze Telly Award for Low Budget Production
