Synopsis
Euphrates “River” Tapp has the uncanny ability to levitate aluminum with his mind. Although his odd telekinetic talent was once a hot novelty, earning him party appearances and paying gigs, he has become a one-trick-horse who is left to develop a bigger “act” and gimmicks to engage with an increasingly apathetic audience. Even River’s family members question the usefulness of his ability, until he is approached by a young woman with an insane request, which could ultimately prove that River’s gift is beyond what even he could have imagined.
Insider Information
Several weeks were spent developing a photorealistic CG can, complete with HDRI environment lighting to match the scenes, with intentions to camera-match and composite all of the floating can shots digitally. In the end, real cans were used in conjunction with magician’s thread rigged to a coat hanger attached to a cordless drill. Only one shot in the film was accomplished with CG.
Although the film presented it in a lighthearted way, there are links between alzheimer’s and aluminum, which is used in many items – from cooking products to deodorant.
The lead actor, Dallas Taylor, was the original vocalist for the band underOath, and later formed the band Maylene and the Sons of Disaster. He started acting only a couple years ago and landed small roles in Blood Type and Joe Dirt 2, among other projects.
Full Cast & Crew
Written, Directed and Produced by Frank Ladner
River -Dallas Taylor
Charlie -Jessy Hughes
Meemaw -Mary Etta Moody
Roland -Mark Forte
Tig -Thomas Burton
CLASSROOM
Tate Purvis
Jack Purvis
Whitney Purvis
Lawson Lee
Caleb Moore
Hannah Ladner
Tobias Ladner
Benjamin Ladner
CARE HOME
Barry Mizell
Katrina Mizell
Bettye Blackwell
Cassandra Blackwell
Myra Sharp
CREW
Script Supervisor Janna Ladner
Boom Allen Mann
Photographer Matthew McCoy
Special Thanks
Buddy Moody
Swallowfork Lake & Cabins
Shane Moore
Oak Hill Baptist Church
Myra Sharp
Blueberry Inn
