my website, and asked if I’d be DP (director of photography) on her film. I’d never done one, so I thought it would be interesting to try out.
NM: What is the film’s setting, the environment?
CZ: Mostly St. Louis, one location in Granite City, IL. A good deal of the film is Calvin recovering in his loft after the car crash. It’s not until about page 74 that he gets his cast off, and that’s almost through to the 3rd act.
NM: You touch on themes like addiction, questionable relationships, the ambition of Ava’s character. Are there other themes?
JW: I’d say betrayal. Calvin is betrayed by his boss, who had said he’d be able to go back to work after the accident, so there’s betrayal there. And Calvin betrays Ava, still dealing with his addictions. He resists, but it’s a little too late, so there’s the betrayal of trust. And he betrays his parents. After years of separation, his father finally opens up to him, and Calvin sets him back by not showing up for his mom’s birthday.
CZ: Essentially, this is a coming of age movie. Coming of age can be at any time. We assume it’s with teenagers, but it’s really a particular genre. Calvin is discovering his identity, finding love for the first time, and he’s finally opening up to someone.
NM: You’ve been filming since December 2013, wrapping up filming in early June. What will you be doing then?
CZ: We’re having my dad, David Murray, do most of the music. The majority is going to be blues. He’s a local guitar teacher, and he’s going to work with some singers I know. Ashley may even sing some leads. I’d like to add Katherine Dudley Rose, who did the sound for Dusk, a short film I was in.
NM: Ashley, how did you get involved with this film?
AB: I know Chelsea’s father, who teaches me bass guitar. It’s a wonderful family. Dave’s very supportive, and comes to all the