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Created by Erik Bloomquist Directed by Erik Bloomquist First episode date 16 October 2016 Number of episodes 5 Locations Hartford, Simsbury | 9.1/10 IMDb Written by Erik Bloomquist Composer(s) Gyom Amphoux Number of seasons 1 Language English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Based on The Cobblestone Corridor (short film) Starring Erik BloomquistDanielle BonannoMichael BakkensenEhad BerishaNick MossAmelia DudleyTaylor TurnerBill Raymond Network Connecticut Public Television Profiles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Cobblestone Corridor is an American television series created by Erik Bloomquist premiering on Sunday, October 16 on CPTV. The series is produced by Mainframe Pictures and is based on the two-time Emmy Award nominated short of the same name.
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Plot
At Alfred Pierce Preparatory School, a group of intelligent and diverse student newspaper staffers investigate the institution's most exciting and forbidden mysteries as The Cobblestone Corridor explores the definitions of truth, progress, and tradition.
The series draws inspiration from an eclectic mix of films, television shows, and literature, including The Hardy Boys, Dead Poets Society, The Maltese Falcon, Hey Arnold!, Scream Queens, and Gossip Girl.
Series Regulars
Season One
Season 1 began production on December 19, 2015 and concluded on March 23, 2016. Principal photography took place primarily at University of Connecticut School of Law in Hartford, Connecticut and Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut.
Episode 1.1: "The Information Age"
Alfred Pierce Preparatory School becomes a hotbed for suspense and intrigue after a prank targeting the Associate Headmaster.
Initial Airdate: October 16, 2016
Episode 1.2: "The Sting"
After the school mascot is stolen from the field house, Archer and company go on an undercover mission to recover it.
Initial Airdate: October 23, 2016
Episode 1.3: "The Informant"
Archer becomes suspicious of a fellow student and turns to one of his informants to find out the real story.
Initial Airdate: October 30, 2016
Episode 1.4: "The Time Capsule"
A one hundred year old time capsule is unearthed as the Alfred Pierce community prepares for the annual Spring Formal.
Initial Airdate: November 6, 2016
Episode 1.5: "The Spring Formal"
Secrets are revealed after the winner of The Pierce Prize is announced to the school community.
Initial Airdate: November 13, 2016
Origins
The Cobblestone Corridor is based on the two-time Emmy Award nominated short film of the same name. After premiering on May 4, 2015 in Hartford, Connecticut. The short is widely acclaimed by domestic and foreign media outlets. Influx Magazine says, "A well-scripted setup and payoff, [proves] The Cobblestone Corridor's young writer-director (and star) knows what he's doing ... There's a lot of enjoyment packed into ... twenty-five minutes."
In addition to airing on CPTV, the original short has played at various film festivals, via Vimeo on Demand, and on ShortsTV.