The Company
Chronos Cinematic develops contained, visually striking features that merge science fiction, action, and the classical western. We focus on strong performances, authentic landscapes, and emotionally grounded storytelling rather than heavy digital effects.
Current Feature: The Portal
The Portal is a story that blends some of my favorite stories growing up like the Time Tunnel Science Fiction series with classic westerns.
OWNER / WRITER / ACTOR
SCOTT SHAUGHNESSY
Scott Shaughnessy is the founder of Chronos Cinematic and the creator of The Portal. Raised in rural towns on the East Coast, he developed an early love of hiking, biking, fishing, and exploring the woods — experiences that continue to influence the sense of wonder in his storytelling.
After earning a degree in Construction Engineering from Arizona State University, a moment in a Jeep commercial launched a fourteen-year acting career in Hollywood and New York. He appeared in more than twenty commercials and independent action films, training at Playhouse West and The Acting Studio.
Now based in Scottsdale, Scott has returned to filmmaking with a focus on writing, directing, and producing. He is channeling his passion into stories that combine science fiction, western tradition, and adventure — using the dramatic landscapes of the Southwest as a cinematic canvas.
Visual Development
Production stills, location photography, and concept imagery for Chronos Cinematic projects. These visuals establish the tone, scale, and atmosphere of our Sci-Fi Western world.
The Standoff
Gunfight at the Apache Camp
Ancient Portal
Horse Rustlers
U.S. Deputy Marshal Declan Murphy
Stolen Horse
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Key Characters
Contact
Request scripts, pitch materials, or additional footage:
Email: wsschronosfilms@gmail.com
Actors • Partners • Investors
We are building relationships with performers, crew, creative partners, and financial supporters. If the material resonates with you, we would love to connect.
Detailed Character Bios
Declan Murphy – Full Bio
Declan is a U.S. Deputy Marshal in his mid‑50s, tasked with upholding the law and protecting newly formed reservations in the Arizona Territory. A virtuous, upstanding citizen, he has a soft spot for underdogs and a deep devotion to his wife Jessica and their 18‑year‑old daughter, Caroline. Declan takes his job seriously and is an expert marksman with almost any firearm of the time. He carries a .44 Magnum Virginian Dragoon single‑action six‑shooter and will not hesitate to use it when absolutely necessary. While tracking a notorious outlaw in the desert, he accidentally stumbles through an ancient time portal and is transported to the year 2026, where he meets his great‑great‑great granddaughter, Tori.
Tori Evans – Full Bio
Tori is an undercover DEA operative in her mid‑30s, posing as the owner of a rustic country western bar in Arizona. Athletic, highly intelligent, and trained in martial arts, she is an expert with a wide range of weapons and should never be underestimated. Tori became determined to work undercover for the DEA after her younger sister overdosed on fentanyl‑laced recreational drugs traced back to the Colombian cartel. She has since dedicated her life to infiltrating and dismantling the cartels from within. She is also a future relative of Declan, though neither of them realizes their connection at first.
Chief Starfall – Full Bio
Chief Starfall is the guardian of the ancient time portal, a strong, silent warrior in his mid‑30s whose actions speak louder than words. Originally from the 1200s, he helped guide his people from the far northwestern reaches of the continent to the deserts of the Southwest and lives by a strict moral code.
A seasoned fighter and expert archer, Chief Starfall is a man of deep wisdom who reveres the beauty and power of nature. He befriends Declan and secretly takes on the role of his bodyguard, becoming a loyal ally but a fearsome enemy to those who threaten his people or his friends. Over time, Declan, Tori, and Chief Starfall join forces, using the time portal to battle evil across different eras and distant regions of space and time.
Jessica Murphy – Full Bio
Jessica is Declan’s wife of 25 years, a loyal and devoted partner in her early 50s who deeply loves him but never hesitates to speak her mind. A compassionate, caring presence in their community, she is also quietly formidable and more than capable with a Colt revolver when needed.
An avid reader with a constant thirst for knowledge, Jessica is a respected pillar of the town. She teaches Sunday School, serves as principal of the local schoolhouse, and is known for her calm wisdom and steady leadership. Her unwavering faith in God grounds both her family and the people who look to her for guidance.
Caroline Murphy – Full Bio
Caroline is the 18‑year‑old daughter of Declan and Jessica, a bright and compassionate young woman about to attend medical school at the University of Arizona. She deeply loves and respects her parents and dreams of serving her community through medicine.
Determined and ahead of her time, Caroline becomes one of the first female doctors in the West. Her courage and dedication set in motion a family legacy that will eventually lead to Tori, linking past and future generations through a shared calling to protect and heal.
Garrett Gray – Full Bio
Garrett Gray, in his early 50s, is Austin’s older stepbrother and a lifelong outlaw who’s spent time in prison. Always chasing the easy way out, he lives on the wrong side of the law and never seems to learn from his mistakes.
Restless and reckless, Garrett hatches a plan to steal horses from the reservation, seeing it as a quick score that will solve his problems. Instead, his scheme brings him into direct conflict with Declan, setting off a chain of events that will draw both families deeper into danger.
Austin Gray – Full Bio
Austin Gray is Garrett’s not‑so‑bright younger stepbrother in his mid‑40s. He looks up to Garrett and blindly follows his lead, even when it drags him deeper into trouble and crime.
Easily influenced and desperate for approval, Austin joins Garrett in horse thieving and steals a horse from a local Apache, igniting a dangerous feud. After Garrett’s death, Austin becomes hell‑bent on revenge and sets his sights on killing Declan—only to be stopped and killed by Chief Starfall before he can carry out his plan.
Bruce Butterfield – Full Bio
Bruce is a large, muscular modern‑day Apache in his mid to late 40s who works as a bouncer at Tori’s bar. More than just security, he serves as Tori’s trusted bodyguard and a steady, protective presence in her life. Behind his intimidating exterior, Bruce is deeply kind‑hearted and loyal, using his strength and calm demeanor to keep the peace and watch over the people he cares about.