The Cobblestone Corridor
| The Cobblestone Corridor | |
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| Created by | Erik Bloomquist |
| Based on | The Cobblestone Corridor (short film) |
| Written by | Erik Bloomquist |
| Directed by | Erik Bloomquist |
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| Composer | Gyom Amphoux |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Production | |
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| Producers |
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| Production locations | |
| Cinematography | Thomson Nguyen |
| Editor | Erik Bloomquist |
| Camera setup | Single camera |
| Running time | 26 minutes |
| Production company | Mainframe Pictures |
| Original release | |
| Network | CPTV |
| Release | October 16, 2016 |
The Cobblestone Corridor is an American television series created by Erik Bloomquist that premiered on Sunday, October 16, 2016, on CPTV.[1] The series is produced by Mainframe Pictures and is based on the short of the same name.[2]
Plot
At Alfred Pierce Preparatory School, a group of intelligent and diverse student newspaper staffers investigate the institution's most exciting and forbidden mysteries as The Cobblestone Corridor explores the definitions of truth, progress, and tradition.
Cast
Series regulars
- Erik Bloomquist as Allan Archer[3]
- Danielle Bonanno as Claire Robinson
- Michael Bakkensen as Mr. Brown
- Ehad Berisha as Tim Hunter
- Nick Moss as Brock Larson
- Camrus Johnson as Dex Murphy
- Amelia Dudley as Kate
- Taylor Turner as Lewis
- Bill Raymond as Dr. Carroll
Recurring
- Adam Weppler as Johnny Baker
- Caitlin Davis as Elizabeth Merriweather
- Kyle Edward Cranston as The Chairman
- Greta Quezada as Anita Sanchez
- Caren Anton as Judy
- Cathy Salvodon as Ms. Prescott
- Sarah Jun as Kimmy Takenaka
Production
The series is based on the two-time Emmy Award nominated short film of the same name.[2] After premiering on May 4, 2015, in Hartford, Connecticut. The short was acclaimed by several domestic and foreign media outlets.[4][5][6][7] Season 1 began production on December 19, 2015, and concluded on March 23, 2016.[8][9] Principal photography took place primarily at University of Connecticut School of Law in Hartford, Connecticut and Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut.
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "The Information Age" | October 16, 2016 | |
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Alfred Pierce Preparatory School becomes a hotbed for suspense and intrigue after a prank targeting the Associate Headmaster. | ||||
| 2 | 2 | "The Sting" | October 23, 2016 | |
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After the school mascot is stolen from the field house, Archer and company go on an undercover mission to recover it. | ||||
| 3 | 3 | "The Informant" | October 30, 2016 | |
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Archer becomes suspicious of a fellow student and turns to one of his informants to find out the real story. | ||||
| 4 | 4 | "The Time Capsule" | November 6, 2016 | |
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A one hundred year old time capsule is unearthed as the Alfred Pierce community prepares for the annual Spring Formal. | ||||
| 5 | 5 | "The Spring Formal" | November 13, 2016 | |
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Secrets are revealed after the winner of The Pierce Prize is announced to the school community. | ||||
Awards
The series was awarded three New England Emmy Awards in 2017: Outstanding Director for Erik Bloomquist, Outstanding Writer for Bloomquist, and Outstanding Performer for Nick Moss.[10] The series received six additional nominations, including: Outstanding Arts/Entertainment, Outstanding Promo, Outstanding Editor, and Outstanding Promo for Ehad Berisha, Erik Bloomquist, and Danielle Bonanno.[11]
References
- ^ "THE COBBLESTONE CORRIDOR · CPTV". Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- ^ a b "CPTV Nominated for 18 Regional Emmy Awards · Connecticut Public Broadcasting". April 13, 2016. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- ^ "40 Under 40: The Class of 2019." (Connecticut Magazine) (January 23, 2019) Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- ^ Axtell, Richard (June 11, 2015). "'The Cobblestone Corridor' Review". Nerdly. Nerdly Ltd. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
- ^ Mangino, Billy (May 20, 2015). "THE COBBLESTONE CORRIDOR – REVIEW". Archon Cinema Reviews. Archon Magazine. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
- ^ Poole, Benjamin. "Shorts Showcase - SAVAGE / THE COBBLESTONE CORRIDOR / CAPTCHA". The Movie Waffler. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
- ^ Doxey, Gia (May 14, 2015). "Gia Says The Cobblestone Corridor Demands Respect and Integrity in the Field of Journalism…and she is loving it!". CineSportsTalk. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
- ^ "Instagram photo by The Cobblestone Corridor • Dec 19, 2015 at 2:31pm UTC". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
- ^ "Instagram photo by The Cobblestone Corridor • Mar 24, 2016 at 7:57pm UTC". Instagram. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
- ^ "40th Annual New England Emmy Awards Winner List" (PDF).
- ^ "40th Annual New England Emmy Awards Nomination List" (PDF).