FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>\n
MEDIA CONTACT:
Press & Interviews for Russell Bradley Fenton:\u2028
Alexandra Berardi
310-713-4127
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Press & Interviews for Loyalists:
Dominic Medina
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ACTOR RUSSELL BRADLEY FENTON LEADS REVOLUTIONARY WAR FEATURE LOYALISTS, WITH PRIVATE INDUSTRY SCREENING IN ST. PETERSBURG<\/p>\n
ST. PETERSBURG, FL \u2014 July 27, 2026 \u2014 Florida-based actor Russell Bradley Fenton (\u201cThe Moonlight Murders,\u201d \u201cManhunt,\u201d \u201cSecrets in the Snow,\u201d \u201cThe Snowball Effect\u201d) stars as Captain John Corby in the independent feature film \u201cLoyalists,\u201d which makes its exclusive, invitation-only industry screening at Green Light Cinema in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, August 5. <\/p>\n
LOGLINE:
At the height of the Revolutionary War, four American soldiers escape captivity and flee into the forest, setting in motion a chain of events that forces each of them to examine what they truly fight for.<\/p>\n
Timed to the 250th anniversary of the United States, \u201cLoyalists\u201d offers a rare perspective on the Revolutionary War through a character-driven story that explores loyalty, survival, and moral conflict. <\/p>\n
Although filmed on location in Massachusetts for authentic 18th-century locations, the production was helmed by St. Petersburg\u2013based Timecode Productions, featuring a cast and crew deeply rooted in the Tampa Bay arts community. <\/p>\n
Produced for under $1 million and captured in just 12 intense filming days, \u201cLoyalists\u201d is currently seeking distribution. Directed and written by New Hampshire filmmaker Philip Kreyche, the story follows four Continental Army soldiers who escape a Revolutionary War prisoner-of-war camp and encounter a Loyalist woman, Ruth Billingsley (played by NYC actor Jane West). <\/p>\n
Fenton anchors the ensemble narrative as Captain John Corby, delivering a grounded, emotionally charged performance that explores human morality during wartime. Fenton is joined by fellow Florida-based actor Jerome Bowers (as Enoch Fletcher) and local St. Pete stage actor Andrew Deeb (making his film debut as Alexander McKee), alongside NYC stage actor Kolter Erickson (also making his film debut as James Sidney).<\/p>\n
\u201cPlaying Captain Corby in a raw human survival story that stripped away the mythos of the Revolutionary War was quite a journey,\u201d said lead actor Russell Bradley Fenton. \u201cWorking side-by-side with an exceptionally tight-knit Florida crew and cast, who created an amazing world within a tight 12-day shoot, made this project really special. I\u2019m excited to share this work at the Green Light in St. Pete, the perfect venue for our local industry peers and community.\u201d<\/p>\n
FLORIDA CREW AND HISTORICAL AUTHENTICITY:
The project brought significant Tampa Bay talent up to New England, including St. Pete Producers Dominic Medina and Sean Simpson, Director of Photography Stephen McKendree, Sound Mixer Stephen Bowman, and Co-Producer Monique McLaughlin (who also serves as a board member for Women in Film and Television \u2013 Tampa Bay Branch).<\/p>\n
To capture authentic Revolutionary War aesthetics, production filmed at the historic William Haskell House in Gloucester, MA\u2014a 1680s First Period Colonial home where some members of the cast and crew also stayed during production. Authentic period armorers, local New England historical reenactors, and period-accurate Continental and British military gear were utilized to maintain historical integrity.<\/p>\n
A RARE LOCAL CONNECTION TO REVOLUTIONARY HISTORY:
While \u201cLoyalists\u201d explores the human complexities on both sides of the Revolutionary War, the film holds a unique resonance for Sunshine State audiences. In 1776, East Florida and West Florida were British colonies that remained loyal to the Crown\u2014serving as a primary refuge for Loyalists fleeing the war in the north. The film\u2019s themes directly parallel Florida\u2019s often-overlooked history as a Loyalist stronghold during the nation\u2019s founding era.<\/p>\n
PRIVATE SCREENING & RSVP DETAILS (NOT FOR RELEASE TO THE PUBLIC):
The August 5 event at Green Light Cinema is a private, invitation-only preview reserved exclusively for media, press, podcasters, film critics, and industry partners.<\/p>\n
\u2022 DATE: Wednesday, August 5
\u2022 VENUE: Green Light Cinema, 221 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
\u2022 5:30 PM: Red Carpet & Happy Hour Media Reception
\u2022 7:00 PM: Private Screening <\/p>\n
The screening will be attended by cast, filmmakers, and invited industry guests.<\/p>\n
MEDIA ACCESS & RSVP:
Members of the press, reviewers, podcasters, and broadcasters interested in covering the event, scheduling 1-on-1 advance or on-site interviews with lead actor Russell Bradley Fenton and the filmmakers, or requesting press credentials should RSVP directly to Al************@***il.com as soon as possible. Seating is strictly limited.<\/p>\n
ABOUT RUSSELL BRADLEY FENTON:
Russell Bradley Fenton is an actor and screenwriter with over 20 years of experience across television and feature films. His screen credits include a recurring role in Netflix\u2019s \u201cManhunt: Deadly Games,\u201d Lifetime\u2019s \u201cSecrets in the Snow,\u201d and feature films including \u201cThe Snowball Effect,\u201d \u201cThe Dinner Parting,\u201d and \u201cValley of Ditches.\u201d He most recently appeared in Lifetime\u2019s \u201cThe Moonlight Murders,\u201d filmed in Tampa. <\/p>\n
IMDb: imdb.me\/russellbradleyfenton
IG: www.instagram.com\/russellbradleyfenton <\/p>\n
ABOUT TIMECODE PRODUCTIONS:
Timecode Productions is an independent film and commercial production company based in St. Petersburg, Florida, dedicated to narrative storytelling and elevating regional filmmaking talent. For production interviews and more about the event, please contact Dominic Medina at dm*********@***il.com.<\/p>\n
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