Thomas, a homeless veteran, is stuck in dreaming of his traumatic   p a s t   .
Truth-telling Louise, dreams of simple things, like porch swings and lemonade.  
Both, struggle to  make their   D R E A M S   
C O N C R E T E   because of other things. 
Fears, flaws, and... other things. 
First, they'll have to get along across one graveled driveway. 

 Then, after an unexpected admission, they are both changed forever.

Trailer


This is a short film project conceived and produced in Austin, Texas.


A collaboration between

Seen and Heard Productions

&

Inkception Media

Behind the Scenes Photos


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    Pre-production workshop phone calls with both Ben "Thomas" and Gail "Louise"

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    We began at shooting at Louise's house.

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    This was a scene where Thomas is trying to put together a swing for her.

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    This film was written, produced, directed, and managed by women. Yay!

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    People chillin' in the swing.

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    An important scene of give and take between Louise and Thomas.

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    Benjamin Dane as "Thomas" & Gail Cronauer as "Louise."  This was right after we filmed their goodbye scene.

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    Day 3: Tent City

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    It's hot!!

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    "Cat" is played by Rey. She is very calm so a good candidate. Ben is great with cats!

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    Thomas's good morning scene.

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    Thomas's rock scene

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    Our bully bum

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    Brian the wishy-washy bum

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    Day 4: Interior Tent Scenes and Vet scenes

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    Setting up Thomas's "tent palace". Ben is getting ready for the shoot. 

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    Cast and crew's final shot! Silly photo.

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    Smiling photo!

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