Playing the Protagonist

Playing the Protagonist

By day, Riley crunches numbers, sips overpriced lattes and survives on four hours of sleep as an investment banker. By night, he fights evil villains, heads up the mafia and tames the wild west–at least in his fantasies. But even imaginations have plot holes. You see, Riley’s true calling is to be an artist, a passion buried under the expectation to “get rich or die tryin’.” His journey takes us through the jungle of corporate America, mental health, relationships on the rocks, and the pursuit for something more than a hefty paycheck—like a People’s Choice Award! It’s a story that asks: is success about the money in your account—or the dreams you refuse to let go?

Directed by Justin Hogan and Solly Benzacar (USA)