Tourettes & I

A Day in the Life of a Man with Tourettes as he goes for an interview. A drama short film.

Cast

Ashton Cooper

as Liam Barker

Christopher Perifimou

as Gregg

Sarah Leigh

as Susan (the Manager)

Josh Dudley

as Estate Bully #1

Christin Pruestel

as Estate Bully #2

Siobhan Bayford

as Voice of DR. Gibson

Billy Chandler

as Sales Assistant

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