With any ensemble piece, chemistry is of the utmost importance.
You’re auditioning a lot of actors to make sure you’re getting the right person for the role,” expounded Caruso. Sometimes they come in and maybe we rethink certain aspects of the character, because we really connect with the actor. “It’s a fascinating process, because you have a certain idea of the character and sometimes someone comes in and nails it. I wish I could have been around in the 40s and 50s to witness Central Avenue, because it’s all unrecognizable today from what it once was.”Ĭasting any film involves a considerable amount of time. I wanted to craft a story that took place for a duration of one night, while also celebrating a less known aspect of L.A. My interest naturally aligned with wanting to learn more about the history. Caruso reflected, “I’ve always felt a connection to the music and listen to Jazz every day. The concept for the film stemmed from the director’s passion for Jazz and the 1950s. Along the journey, the teenagers come across African American siblings (a sister and brother), who have contrasting racial perceptions that through circumstances assist the boys in tracking down the iconic performer.
The story follows four teenage friends who make their way to Central Avenue from Pasadena, in pursuit of a legendary jazz musician. Photo Courtesy of Bristol Pictures.įirst-time narrative writer/director Gregory Caruso expanded his 2016 short film Flock of Four into a feature that transports the audience to the 1950s during the height of the Jazz era, on Central Avenue, in Los Angeles. Director Gregory Caruso with Coco Jones as Ava Moore.
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