Supremely grateful to share that SAFE, a short film I produced with @ianbarling, @bvernaschi and @sam_kaminer is going to Cannes 2021 as an official selection in the 60th annual Critics’ Week (Semaine De La Critique)! The fact that we’ll be heading to France in July for an in-person world premiere is downright surreal on all fronts. When people ask what I do, I like to say that I Solve Problems for Talented People. @IanBarling is not only a talented writer/director, he’s a relentless force of nature. It was an honor to partner with him through thick and thin to see this through. @bvernaschi is my heart and soul. The first person I called about this project. My partner in crime without whom this shoot simply wouldn’t have succeeded. Every other name below represents cast and crew who gave their time and energy for a 6 day shoot in Atlantic City that was supremely demanding. I am forever in debt to each of you! Cast: Francis: Will Patton Danny: @philipettinger Clara: @noalehf Anna: Cindy Katz Officer Sims: @bdiggs12 Ed: @skippsudduth Clara’s friend: @lada_douknai Shooting Crew: Director: @ianbarling Director of Photography: @annafranquesasolano Producers: @jdrake90 @bvernaschi @sam_kaminer Executive Producer: @aaronleecraig of @wearefilms Associate Producers: @emmaaaa_d @flatchampagne Production Designer: @daniel.ornitz Costume Designer: @vatinedamachine Casting Director: @kastingkiko Script Supervisor: @lourambertpreiss 1st AC: @vincentweiler 2nd AC: @ottosgreatadventure Loader: @cassidyminarik Stills: @alexlockettup Steadicam: @brendanpoutier Sound Mixer: @paulgibek @danwiththeblue Gaffer: @tsurtle Key Grip: @schrammalamadingdong Swing: @nickventura_ Art Director: @lou.is.an Set PAs: @mattfriggintorres @shotbykevindang @jaytee_taylor @Gates_the_photogropher Assistant to Will Patton: @jamarpattersonjr Background Casting: @weistbarronryanofny Special thanks to @somedecentpeople for our beautiful poster(s) Special special thanks to @artemoula for making this connection in December of 2019. ❤️❤️❤️ Follow @safetheshort for updates as we progress towards our premiere and beyond! #cannes2021 #sdlc2021 #backtocinema #filmmaking