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Meet Ned

Ned Walsh plays Tom, Leigh’s husband, in a series of flashbacks depicting the turmoil created by Leigh’s visions. Ned is another example of what happens when you recruit local, untapped talent. I had ambitiously scheduled 14 scenes to be filmed in one day at the farmhouse. When Ned arrived, on-time and enthusiastic for his film debut we were behind schedule. I mean really behind schedule. On this particular day mid-July with temperatures somewhere in the 90’s while the crew was dripping with sweat Ned graciously waited patiently for his turn behind the camera.

Ned is a natural and was a delight to work with. His engaging portrayal of Tom will leave viewers wanting more. No doubt.

Tell me a little about yourself.

Born abroad and on the go until age ten when my parents settled into York, PA, my father’s home city. All of my formative development has happened in York where I attended York Catholic High and later studied at Penn State. After University I was an officer in the Marine Corps and after service, I moved back to York, where I have been ever since. I began a family and my professional career has always afforded me the chance to stay, for which I am grateful.

What was your favorite experience working on In Your Afterglow?

Filming. I enjoyed the prep and script, living the character in the scenes of the film was a great thrill. Working with the cast and crew of a very cohesive group was an amazing experience.

What skills improved during your participation in the film?

Awareness of self and expression, vocally and physically.

What other projects have you work on?

Balthazar the wise man 4th grade Nativity pageant. Nominated but never appreciated.

How did you prepare for your role?

Working through the scenes with my producer/writer/creator/everything. Understanding what the characters are experiencing and why they react to their cues as their characters would.

What parts of your character/role could you most relate to personally?

Well, my character Tom was a married, working man so my previous experience lent its self readily.

What was your biggest challenge working on the film?

Wanting more…

Click the following link to see Ned in the Official Trailer for In Your Afterglow.

Click on the link below to purchase your tickets to see Ned in the Premiere of In Your Afterglow.

https://appellcenter.org/show/capfilm-in-your-afterglow

Meet Morgan Hart Cinematographer

I spent more time with Morgan on and off the set than anyone involved in the filming of In Your Afterglow. We spent days upon days strategizing about how to work with a limited budget and crew, while at the same time maintaining a very tight filming schedule. I can’t emphasize enough how much pressure this puts on the guy behind the camera. Morgan’s calm and cooperative approach compliments his passion for getting the right shot. Some of my favorite moments were after long hours of filming when we would return to my house to review the day and the footage. I learned a lot from Morgan and look forward to watching his career take off.

Tell me a little about yourself.

After attending York Catholic High School in York, I moved to Philadelphia to pursue a degree at Temple University. I didn’t know what I was going for until after my first film class in my first semester. I fell in love with the art form and haven’t looked back since. Since graduating from Temple I have been working hard towards being a professional filmmaker and most specifically a cinematographer. I seek the avante-garde and the challenging.

How did you prepare for your role as cinematographer?

Communication between the team. I also studied lighting and compositions from a number of movies and TV shows that I thought would translate best for In Your Afterglow. I spent weeks before the shoot studying the camera and setting it up to achieve the cinematic look we were after.

What was your favorite experience working on the film?

Being on a new crew and collaborating with fellow creatives and visionaries is always very exciting to me. My favorite shoot day was at the Civil War house.

What skills improved during your participation in the film?

All of them! Each and every day is an opportunity to improve upon the last and master your skills.

What was your biggest challenge working on the film?

Indie budget, tiny crew. Denise my gaffer was a life-saver!

What’s next for you?

Keep building my business/brand and my portfolio while I continue to search for gigs and opportunities in the Greater Philadelphia Area.

I also shoot videography professionally (weddings, sports, events, etc.) so please feel fre to reach out if you are looking for someone! 🙂

Click the following link to see Morgan’s work in the Official Trailer for In Your Afterglow.

Click on the link below to purchase your tickets to see Morgan’s work in the Premiere of In Your Afterglow.

https://appellcenter.org/show/capfilm-in-your-afterglow

Meet Philippe

Philippe Kane plays Mark Watson, Claire’s practical and skeptical father. Unlike Claire’s mother, Katie, Mark believes there is a rational explanation for Claire’s behavior and is not at all happy about Leigh’s presence in the house. I especially loved reviewing footage of Philippe after long filming days because of the emotion that comes through in his delivery of both concern and skepticism. It was also really fun to watch Philippe and Mary stay in their roles off the camera.

Tell me a little bit about your background.

I have always been drawn in by film as a way to bolster my imagination. I remember being quite young and being transported to new worlds and meeting characters that inspired me to look beyond what was in front of me. This led me to write plays and create new characters on stage while in high school and then I went on to study Drama Studies at SUNY Purchase in New York. That was the beginning of being able to quench my creative side. I eventually went on to get my doctorate in clinical psychology which greatly aided my ability to be engulfed in all types of human behavior. Acting in In Your Afterglow was a great opportunity to revive some of those creative chops and continue studying the human behavior of Trish’s characters that she has developed for the film.

What was your favorite experience working on In Your Afterglow?

Working with Mary, my onscreen “wifey” as I call her, is always uplifting, professional and fun. She takes her craft seriously and is always reliably funny yet professional to run lines with. Her good energy makes it a pleasure to come to set.

How did you prepare for your role in the film?

I really tried to relate to parents who have children with autism. I have had a lot of experience as a psychologist working with individuals with autism and their parents. Typically, parents are over burdened with trying to navigate resources and services for their children, never getting enough respite for themselves. Additionally, there can be shame and stigma attached to having a child with special needs, that requires some self discovery. This helped shape how I viewed my character Mark.

What was your favorite scene in the film?

My favorite scenes were the family scenes. There was some good comic relief in between takes with the younger actors and Rich Henkels, who is a class act.

What was your biggest challenge while filming In Your Afterglow?

Really, just the location. There was a lot of commuting from DC where I live, to York Pa on the weekends. Luckily, we shot in the summer and York has a lot of beautiful trees.

What’s next for you?

I look forward to any future projects that may come way.

Click the following link to see Philippe in the Official Trailer for In Your Afterglow.

Click on the link below to purchase your tickets to see Philippe in the Premiere of In Your Afterglow.

https://appellcenter.org/show/capfilm-in-your-afterglow

Meet Moriah Forry

Moriah Forry plays the role of Erin, the James’ family cook in the Civil War Era flashbacks. Erin is the main subject of lead character Leigh’s flashbacks, so I had a very specific image in my mind of what she “ought” to look like. I couldn’t believe my luck when I met Moriah – another amazing find of Associate Producer, Patti Stirk. Moriah epitomizes what this film is about – finding local talent and giving them an opportunity to shine.

We filmed all of the flashback scenes at the historic Dill’s Tavern in Dillsburg, PA in one day. Although the folks at the Tavern graciously agreed to allow us two days for the scenes, set-up was very complex so I felt we needed to crank through them with efficiency. We couldn’t have done so if Moriah hadn’t been so prepared and knowledgeable about her character. I asked Moriah how she prepared for her role as Erin.

First, I read the entire script so that I knew the story line. After reading the script, I focused on the lines specific to Erin as well as the others included in the same scenes. By reading everyone’s lines in the scenes I was in, I was able to better understand the tone and emotions.

Erin and I were both young and engaged to be married. This helped me to put myself into Erin’s shoes, and feel the emotions that she may have felt when she heard the news of her fiancé.

Moriah’s experience with acting came at a young age when she participated in productions at York’s DreamWrights Center for Community Arts. She is currently a registered nurse at Hanover Hospital. I asked Moriah what she does in her spare time.

I can usually be found spending time with family orexperimenting with a new recipe in the kitchen.

This didn’t surprise me. Most of her scenes involved preparing food. In the very first scene of filming I presented her with a challenge – could she knead dough? She smiled shyly, removed the dough from the bowl, and worked it like a pro.

Click the following link to see Moriah in the Official Trailer for In Your Afterglow.

Click on the link below to purchase your tickets to see Moriah in the Premiere of In Your Afterglow.

https://appellcenter.org/show/capfilm-in-your-afterglow

Meet Director, Mike Gutridge

Mike introduced me to the world of Independent film when he asked me to join the cast of his Arthouse drama Shadows, scheduled for release mid-2020. His relaxed style on set combined with his passion for the craft inspired all of us to put forth our best. When I decided to write and produce In Your Afterglow, Mike was the first person I called. Could we do it again – 2 summers in a row!?

Tell me a little about yourself

I grew up watching movies and wanting to make them! I graduated from Film School in 1996 and have made a short Loretta, and three features: The Bone Garden, Shadows and In Your Afterglow. I also have a self published book of Halloween short stories and poetry.

What was your favorite experience working on the film?

Working with all the different actors and shooting in several different locations. The historical sites used in the film were particularly interesting.

What is your biggest challenge when directing or directing/producing independent films?

The biggest challenge is trying to “beat the clock” and get a scene finished on time and on schedule. Plus, there are always audio issues to deal with such as cars in the background. Big budget films can shut down the street for a day. I have never had that luxury on any film I’ve done.

What skills improved while directing the film?

You never stop learning on any production; especially a low budget one. Literally with EVERY scene, you grow and get better!

What aspects of In Your Afterglow could you relate to personally?

My daughter Claire has autism and was the inspiration for Trish’s character Claire.

*** Author’s note: Mike’s daughter Claire is the inspiration for the character Claire in the film. Although the real Claire and the character Claire are very different, I had many conversations with Mike and Katie about character development.

What’s next for you?

I have two features in preproduction now, Wood Floors, which will star Bay Watch’s Alexandria Paul and South Pass. I’m waiting to see which one secures funding first. I’m also finishing up the final audio mix on Shadows that will be ready in March.

Click on the link below to view the official trailer for In Your Afterglow:

Click on the link below to purchase your tickets for the premiere of In Your Afterglow: February 23 @ 4pm.

https://appellcenter.org/show/capfilm-in-your-afterglow