Superficial Charm: A Journey Through Shadows and Survival

Production Details

Title: Superficial Charm
Format: Feature Film
Production Company: Salt & Light Films
Production Begins: June 2026
Filming Location: Georgia / Kentucky
Producer: Nick Byassee, A.K. Moore, Nicole Rio
Writer/Director: Jaedon Rio
DP: Caitlin Brown
CD: Farrah West
Synopsis: Lucas and Elliot have been bound together since childhood, their relationship shaped by shared trauma and an unspoken understanding of how to survive. Determined to escape the cycle of violence and loss that defines their past, they are pushed toward an impossible crossroads.

Company Details

Salt & Light Films
Georgia
Kentucky
Email: rioslfilms@gmail.com
Phone: +1-310-319-9500

About Superficial Charm

Lucas and Elliot have shared a complex bond since they were children, molded by mutual experiences of trauma and the silent understanding required to endure their circumstances. Their connection grows stronger as they confront their shared past and the challenges that come with it. As they seek a way out of the violence and grief that has long defined their lives, they find themselves facing a critical choice. This film explores themes of resilience and the struggle for a better future against overwhelming odds.

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