The Crew

Sam became interested in filmmaking through his experience with videograpy and photography. After producing four wedding video projects he began working on his first film project. "The Photographer: How The Rain Falls" became a reality January 2007. The screenwriting process began, and January through May was spent crafting the direction of the flim. At the same time props and gear were accumulated and constructed. A shack was built soley for an explosion and a 1926 Chevy sedan was restored. May through July was spent shooting, editing, and composing the original score. The project was completed by July and August and sent to a few festivals. The film won the best feature award at the first Annual Independent Film Festival in Tyler, TX where 7 judges gave the film high marks for cinematography, sound, screenplay, acting, and original score. The film also won Runner-up in the Narrative category and was a finalist for best of festival at the 2007 San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival. Results remain pending for future festivals.

Emma has written over 70 poems and more than 30 songs and is currently at work on a novel. “The Photographer, How the Rain Falls,” her first screenplay, was written in the hope that its subtle message of truth would resound through the minds of the viewers. Her work on the costumes, hair, makeup, and set design also added to the overall authentic historical look of the film. Together, the story and the recreation of it helped to tell a simple truth in a “real” way.