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Feature Film | Winter 2025

  • Morgan and Rea find themselves immersed in the memories of their complex relationship, each reliving the past through their own lens of perception. As they journey through the highs and lows of their shared history, they confront unresolved emotions and lingering questions about their future. Faced with the choice of whether to rekindle their connection or part ways for good, they grapple with the possibility of missing out on a chance for true love.

  • Written and Directed by Hailey Brown

    Produced by Ally Lollis Hailey Brown
    Executive Producer Hailey Brown

    Director of Photography Son Tran

    Edited by Shakha Benbow

    Associate Producer Alyssa Malloy

    Sound Design by Brian Correll Caylee Keith

    Music Composer Spencer Pearson Brian Correll

    Colorist Brandon Vanderstine

    First Assistant Director Sophie Ivens

    CAST

    Morgan - Lili Sheley

    Rea - Ally Lollis

    Cassidy - Hailey Brown

    Cooper - Keegan Adkins

    Ava - Elizabeth Bunker

    Zoey - Jenna Lollis

    Young Rea - Nora Welzenbach

    CREW

    Script Supervisor | Steve Booker

    First Assistant Camera | Brandon Vanderstine

    Second Assistant Camera | Zachary Richards, Dylan Thomas

    Gaffing | Brandon Vanderstine

    Key Grip | Tyler Nelson

    Hair & Makeup | Syd London Smith

    Production Sound Mixer | Nicole Mayer, Meghan McKinney, Brian Correll

    Sound Production Assistant | Madison Roland

    Digital Imaging Technician | Aaron Khaw, Brian Correll

    Brown Behind the Scenes Photography | Ksiah Wansley Set

    Production Assistant | Madison Roland, Ksiah Wansley, Hannah Woodcock, Matthew Neff, Mavis Parks

    Soundtrack Album Performed, Written, and Produced by Spencer Pearson Guitar by Hudson Freeman

    SONGS

    “say what you mean” Written and Performed by Olivia Henry Produced by Thomas Lanphear Source: Zooweemama

    Special Thanks to Dr. Deborah Larson, Cristina Pippa, Conci Nelson, and Missouri State University Department of Communications, Media, Journalism, & Film faculty and resources. Kingdom Coffee (Springfield, MO) Classic Yard (Springfield, MO) This Film Was Made Possible with The Support of Alyssa Malloy, Camryn Winn, Jade Johann, Pam Davis, Norm Davis, Tina Murtha, Jacob Jenkins, Luke Speckhard, Colleen Sheley, Tim Schirman, Rebecca Holopter, Autumn Girgin, Elliot Boucher, Hannah Kornblum, Ellora Bultema, Tyler Nelson, Danny Cleland, and Gayle Cleland