Female-led Films
I wanted to do one day of shooting while school was in session to get B roll. We also shot two of the scenes that didn’t contain dialogue with a few of the principal actors. It was a fabulous day, and the DP, Robert Wynne, brought so much to the table. Doing a happy dance.
Casting is complete, locations are secured, and the crew is coalescing for my short film. I’m enormously pleased at the calibre of talent slated for it.
The children:
Stacey: Jessica Brynn Cohen. Jessica is a versatile performer with experience in film, TV, theater, and musical theater. She has recently appeared in Ruthless, Kindertransport, Food Dudes, In Hot Water, and the PBS special Cinema: Andrea Bocelli.
Ava: Teagan Jai Boyd. Teagan has been in numerous films, plays, TV shows, and web series, including Promise Me, The Little Prince, Little Superheroes, and Schooled 1 & 2.
Janelle: Ava Dallesandro. Ava has had regular roles on a New Sky Kids’ YouTube show and appeared in commercials.
David: Besher Garcia. Besher is a sought-after actor and tap dancer who recently appeared as the Genie in Aladdin Jr.
The adults:
Mom: Kelly Dealyn. Kelly has had numerous leading roles in film and on TV, including most recently: Iron Orchard, Ivory Seed, Fetish, and Switch.
Mr. Gonzales: Ryan Paul. Ryan appeared recently in Murder Made Me Famous: Bin Laden and had the lead in Ahmed the Philosopher: “The Event,” as well as numerous appearances in theater, commercials, and industrials.
Dr. Mercer: Nichole Abshire. Nichole has appeared in several films, including The Lost Husband, and the Standoff at Sparrow Creek, as well as taking roles in theater, TV, and commercials.
We just wrapped principal photography on Call Waiting! I feel so blessed to have worked with this caliber of talent in front of and behind the camera. The entire cast and crew were amazingly gifted and great people. Thank you!!!
I couldn’t imagine better collaborators. Dino Maglaris, director, and Marcus Taplin, cinematographer.
