HOPE FOR OUR OWN:
An LA Story
A documentary on homelessness in LA by two teens wanting to make a difference
Hope For Our Own: An L.A. Story is a documentary directed and produced by Riley Beres, a rising actress, comedian, model, director, and producer and Jimmy Deshler, an actor from the daytime series, General Hospital.
This eye opening documentary will address the growing epidemic of homelessness in Los Angeles. There are over 51,000 homeless people in Los Angeles County, and of that number over 12,000 have been homeless over one year and over 9,000 are Veterans that have served our country. These young filmmakers will address the different dynamics of homelessness and provide stories of hope.
Follow Beres and Deshler as they embark on this journey to bring social awareness to this growing epidemic. They will give a first-hand view on the many faces of homelessness and bring information forward that very few know. You will get an inside view on others that are making a difference at shelters, missions, and organizations. While these two teens don't promise a resolution, they do promise to create a piece of work that inspires change.
Please follow the progress of Hope For Our Own: An L.A. Story at the following site and share on your social media outlets: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hope-for-our-Own-An-LA-Story/160672564097947 and for more information email: hopeforourown@gmail.com.
Please contact through their e-mail hopeforourown@gmail.com for more information.
INFO: Meet the Team
Riley Beres is a budding actress, comedian and model. She has directed and produced three web-series episodes and a short film. She is looking forward to creating this documentary, as homelessness has affected members of her family. She became even more compassionate and focused on this complex subject while visiting Hope of the Valley Rescue mission as an honorary Youth Board Member of Children In Film. She now is President/CEO of Socks For Souls, Inc. a not-for-profit, raisings socks and undergarments for those in need. Follow Beres at: www.imdb.com/name/nm4289697/ and on Twitter @rileyberes.
Jimmy Deshler is an actor, best known for his role as “Rafe” on ABC’s General Hospital and has made other co- and guest-star appearances on Criminal Minds and Disney XD’s Kickin’ It. He makes his directing debut with Hope For Our Own. Jimmy has always had an affinity towards the homeless community, volunteering his time at Hope of the Valley Rescue mission as an honorary Youth Board Member of Children In Film and The Los Angeles Mission in his spare time. Follow Deshler at: www.imdb.com/name/nm3435598/ and on Twitter @jimmydee14.
Nik Peter has been making films since his parents bought him a camcorder at age 11. What began as silly movies with toys as actors and himself as all of the voices, graduated to a love of the art as he began writing, directing, and editing his own films in high school. While majoring in Film Production at Chapman University, he met Riley when she auditioned for his senior thesis film. Her acting skills, comedic talent, and overall character landed her the part. After he graduated, Riley asked Nik if he knew an editor, and then volunteered himself to do the job. He has always wanted to help the cause of homelessness but never knew how to make a difference; so this seemed like the perfect opportunity! Working with Riley has been such a joy, and an amazing learning experience for both of us. Now that this film is made, countless people will see the harsh reality of the situation and hopefully be inspired to make a difference in the homeless community.
Filming on Hope Of Our Own: An L.A. Story began in July 2013 and upon completion, a private-screening, red carpet wrap party will take place. (Wrap party took place Feb 6, 2014).
