The easy part is saying that there’s so much talent in Waco. Not only is Waco home to one of the most fun and community involving film festivals, but some of the brightest young rising stars in filmmaking are there. Get them while you can!

 

Part of coming to film in Waco was because at this point I have made wonderful friends here, and this community has embraced my work. And indeed, the Waco airport was extremely welcoming and made what could’ve been a very complicated, nightmarish experience, a very good one, even though we had to film in what is essentially a construction site at the moment.

 

Dear precious friends also got to take part, in front of the camera and behind it, including everyone’s favorite leading lady and a gem of a person – Janet Varney. She charmed every crew member, as expected, and made some peoples/kids day.

 

But one mustn’t forget our TSA officer for the day, Sol, and our forever lady with the trolley, who also provided our second location, AND served as a BG actor (who got upgraded. Opportunities everywhere!) Lori. You guys are true friends, and a support system in a whole other state.

 

I also want to thank all of our extras who gave their Saturday to come and hang out in a fake airport line. Louis, that includes you.

 

And that brings me to a crew which was open to ideas, a crew which, I hope, felt like I consulted with constantly, and frankly, I just learned so much. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to do something I haven’t done in nearly two decades, and certainly not in this capacity, nor country (directing) and something I’ve never done, ever – acting *plus* directing. It’s a mindfuck, and I’m not sure how people do it on a regular basis, but it was interesting, and dare I say – fun. It might even happen again at some point.

 

A big lesson was learned about how no one can execute your vision better than you, but also, how important it is to have generous collaborators who allow you to do that.

 

So to the champions of this film – thank you!

 

Our movie is so sexy, we broke a bed. And I can’t wait to show it to you once it’s done!

 

Producer: Rachel Jobin

AD: Dan Beard

DP: Rylan McCoy

Animator: Andrew Dittman

 

And the rest of our superb crew:

 

Winton, Luke, AC (the AC), Kirsten, Matthew, Logan, Sarah, Shaler (lifesaver!), Andy, Corey, Will, Emrys, Gracie, Gary and Josh!

 

Adorable posters and overall wonderful set design: Jessica Bean

 

Set pics by: Ben Dvorak