An American Cyborg

Interview with Director Christian Varley on his Sci-Fi film "An American Cyborg"

This Sci-Fi film is set to take place during the 2001 holiday season in NYC. The 911 recovery efforts are still in place and the citizens are still suffering the after shock of this terrorism. The lower Manhattan Arts organizations are encouraged to promote projects to bring the general public back downtown, and so birthed a new Film Festival for 2002.

Peter Williams played by Carson Grant, the esteemed concert violinist/conductor at Lincoln Center, has organized a concert for the victims' families. On the morning of the concert, Peter's two daughters from his first marriage played by Alyxx Morgen are dropped off at their home.
Peter's mid-life crisis second marriage is a sham and his second wife played by Diana Quinn had a previous rendezvous with her new gangster boyfriend played by Nick Damici to plan Peter's murder.The long spouse-bickering drive to death ends with Peter being shot and left as road kill. Peter's dead body is discovered by a scientist and after a series of operations is re-energized into a computerized human cyborg, "An American Cyborg".

As Peter heals, his memory starts to return and the traumatic images of betrayal unfold. With his new bionic strength, Peter sets out to avenge his murder and capture his killers. With justice in place, Peter reunites with his first wife and daughters, and a positive life of helping others with his new powers. In this Sci-Fi thriller, "An American Cyborg" reality and betrayal are at opposite ends of a love affair.
Peter Williams a concert violinist is left for dead, after being betrayed by his second wife Alicia Williams. His body is discovered by a scientist who essentially saves and rebuilds him.

What inspired you to produce this Sci-Fi film?
The idea sprung when I was in a shopping mall and saw all this new technology. I envisioned a man coming down an escalator playing a violin, then added the theme of betrayal.

There are several type of qualities that one looks for in an actor/actress, which qualities do you look for?
I look for emotion, truth and what pushes the story forward. I add what and who's needed.

What locations was the film shot in?
We shot in several locations upstate New York, Westchester, Manhattan and in a sound studio.

Tell me about the characters in the film?
The main character Peter Williams played by Carson Grant who is a true veteran actor of the silver screen and has done hundreds of films. Nick Damici plays the gangster and also from the films 'In The Cut' and 'World Trade Center'. Alyxx Morgan the nice first wife and Diane Quinn is the double-crossing second wife, and there are many more wonderful characters.

What time in your life did you decide on becoming a director?
I began directing when I attended college at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. I also am an actor (SAG/AEA) and am busy writing a new script.
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