CAST

Marcelese Cooper as Elliot Gibson

Marcelese Cooper is a visual artist and storyteller from Santa Clarita, CA. A recent graduate with BFAs in Film Studies and Digital Storytelling at The University of Missouri - Columbia. He is a photographer and filmmaker foremost but works with many mediums. He wants to be a part of the world that has inspired him to create; Marcelese wants to do this while trying to be true to the art of telling stories. His current goal is to work alongside a creative team with whom he is able to explore different ideas and creative avenues. Marcelese sees the work he does as a way to involve himself with the world while nurturing his creativity and maintaining is voice as an activist. He’s always wondered why he doesn’t often see himself in the medium(s) he loves when he believes his story is worth telling. Marcelese realized at some point that its because he has to be the one to tell it

Cassie Ferrick as Danielle Bubbler

Cassie Ferrick is from Lee's Summit, MO and is a recent graduate from the University of Missouri - Columbia,  and acting is her shit! (her words not ours.) She is passionate about many intellectual things such as coffee and overpriced clothing. Over the past few years she's primarily been active in her college's theatre program and has recently branched out into the world of film.  Depsite her midwestern being an essential part of her heart, she plans on moving to New York next year to pursue more acting opportunities in the film world and beyond.

Michael Coleman as T.J. Carmichael

Michael Coleman is a filmmaker and commedian based in Columbia, MO. He runs the production company, No Parking Pictures and usually doesn't act much in front of the camera.  He's directed a number of music videos, short films, and documentaries over the years.  Currently, Michael is developing his first feature length film Brackish, set in SW Florida.  

CREW

Kendrick Smith - Director

Kendrick Smith is a comedian and storyteller from St. Louis, Missouri. He's the CEO of Kill My Dog Productions and one of the founding member's of the University of Missouri's, Shot Reverse Shot and continues to be an active executive officer. His previous work includes writing and directing the CMF jury award winning short In This Car, and producing and assistant directing the CMF jury award winning short Shadowboxing. He hopes to continue to make films and perform comedy in the midwest for sometime before finally making the move to greener pastures.

Alex Hausman - Assistant Director

Alex Hausman is a filmmaker from Jefferson City, Missouri. He is is a founding member of Shot Reverse Shot Productions at the University of Missouri, which has been dedicated to teaching students the aspects production when it comes to serialized work.  His previous work includes positions as a series writer, producer and director of SRS's Grand Theft Autumn and Down The Rabbit Hole, the short film Joe Cool which he wrote and directed, and his acting debut in the CMF Jury Award winning short film In This Car. Hausman has LA dreams and hopes to one day write and direct for film and television.

Zhongyang Lyu - Producer

Zhongyang Lyu is a visual storyteller  born in Changsha, China, the hometown of Chairman Mao and General Tso. In Chinese, the word “creativity” is made up of two characters: 创 meaning “innovation,” and 造 meaning “manufacture.” Without both, artistic progress would stagnate. In his four years of studying advertising and film production at the University of Missouri, he was given the opportunity to put his thoughts into action.  As a video producer, the marketing campaign he crafted “Beyond the Bog: A Cranspriracy” for client Ocean Spray not only placed 3rd over 200 other universities in the National Student Advertising Competition, but also inspired the launch of Ocean Spray’s most recent product: pink cranberry juice.  His previous work includes positions as a videographer and an editor for 2018 SEC Gymnastics Championship promotion video, short film Bedroom, Exam and 1008 East Nifong Blvd which he wrote and directed, and mini-documentary International Students Face Unique Mental Health Stresses published on China Global Television Network.

Zoe Shedd - Assistant Producer

Zoe Shedd is from Arlington Heights, Illinois and currently an executive producer, series writer, and director for Down the Rabbit Hole. She is a sophomore at the University of Missouri where she is majoring in Journalism and is acting President for Shot Reverse Shot productions. She has been involved in the production of several short films, including Good Things and Criminal. Zoe enjoys working in every aspect of film production and aspires to expand her knowledge and love of film production.