Cast
Bonnie Johnson
MARGARET
Bonnie Johnson was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. She is an actress, known for Dopesick (2021), Manhunt (2017) and The Family Plan (2023). She has been married to Ted Johnson since 28 September 1996. She was previously married to Barry Cook.
Stephanie Parker
SARAH
Stephanie loves to bring stories to life through acting that point to redemption and hope. The world needs more of that! You may have seen her in the movies “Disciples in the Moonlight”, “Lifemark,” “Divine Influencer”, or on the ABC show “Shark Tank!” Her greatest joy is being a mom of her two wonderful kids. She also enjoys bringing color and hope to the world in other creative ways, through painting, women’s ministry, decorating, screenwriting, writing children’s books, and design! All of these endeavors have been part of the many adventures God has taken her on once she began seeking and obeying Him. “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever!” -Ephesians 3:20-21
Billy Joseph Jr.
ALLEN
Billy Joseph, Jr. is a model and award winning actor from the southeastern United States. He started modeling in college and through the years worked in various theatrical productions, as well as storytelling and historical reenactments. Today, he is actively modeling and acting with a growing portfolio that includes print, digital, commercial, television and film projects.
Cam Healy
JAKE
Cam has been a professional actor for the last three years and enjoys writing and making music when he’s not acting. He is an avid Bowie fan and loves all things film, music and the creative process. Edgar Wright is his favorite director and he loves his sense of humor and comedic timing. His favorite movie is Big FIsh and he is currently writing a screenplay for his first feature film.
Adelynn Spoon
EMILY
Adelynn Spoon is an actress who is best recognized for her recurring television roles. She plays Emma Abar in the HBO series Watchmen, the daughter of Regina King and Yahya Abdul Mateen II. She can also be seen in Amazon Prime’s Tell Me Your Secrets as Freya, the daughter of Lily Rabe, and in Sweet Magnolias on Netflix. Most recently she starred in Guardians of the Galaxy 3. She is a voiceover artist, and can be heard in Skydance Animation’s Luck, as Mila in Disney’s Morphle and the Magic Pets, in Nickelodeon’s Blaze and the Monster Machines, and Disney’s Big City Greens.
Dean Feldman
DOCTOR
Dean Feldman has 34 years of experience in theatre, film, television, and commercials, where he has worked as an educator, coach, and actor. He has appeared in movies for Hallmark, Paramount, Discovery+, Oxgyen Channel, Lifetime, and Amazon Prime. Dean is known across Georgia for his energy and creativity in theatre arts. He has been inducted into both the Georgia and International Theatre Hall of Fame. He is blessed to have the love and support of his son and wife.
Summer Lawrence
NURSE JONI
Summer Lawrence is an emerging American actress. She was raised on a horse farm in the small town of Reidsville, North Carolina. She is known for Blue Ridge (2024) and Merv (2024). She has done over 15 short films, many going on to win festival awards, along with several theatre shows as well. She graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in Acting and Film, she is skilled at playing westerns, comedy, and thrillers and has won Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress awards.
Brad Dieter
RECEPTIONIST
Brad Deiter is a Canadian born actor. Appearing as a series regular in the first season It’s Tammy Time. He was the Game Master for Christmas Is Not Cancelled (an online charity that matched stars and fans to raise money each holiday season) and has been a permanent panel host and game master of Christmas Con and 90’s Con since 2023.
Crew
Thor Rippy – Director/Editor
Thor Rippy has dedicated the past 17 years to cultivating a foundation of strong ethics and unwavering commitment to excellence. With a commendable 10-year service in the US Army Reserves and National Guard as a carpenter and brick mason, he honed his skills and embraced a culture of precision and craftsmanship which reaches deep into all of his endeavors.
Branden Taylor – Writer
Branden Taylor is a writer and filmmaker based in Hickory, NC. He has AFA in Theatre and crew experience on multiple sets of various sizes. Branden has written and directed several short films and loves to write comedic and dramatic narratives that are grounded and highlight different perspectives.
Summer Lawrence – Producer
Summer Lawrence is an actress and producer with a passion for creating character-driven stories. Splitting her time between L.A. and NC, she’s developed and produced a range of projects – from indie shorts and features, to NASCAR brand content. Her recent credits include Blue Ridge (Amazon + Peacock), and MERV (Amazon).
Jolee Cyphert – 1st A.D.
Jolee Cyphert is an actress, writer, singer, and filmmaker. She has been acting since high school, appearing in productions such as Beauty and the Beast, Les Misérables, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and All Shook Up. She has worked on a variety of independent film projects and modeling gigs and wrote and directed her own short film, Right on Time. A classically trained singer, Jolee has performed with several choirs, including the Coro de la Universidad de Alcalá in Madrid. Outside of her creative work, she enjoys traveling, beach time, and yoga, drawing inspiration from movement, nature, and new experiences.
Rudy Kovasckitz – Director of Photography/Editor
Rudy Kovasckitz is a cinematographer with experience in narrative, commercial, and documentary films. His passion for storytelling has allowed him to work in sixteen countries on five continents around the world. His favorite holiday movie is A Christmas Story.
Grant Nicholls – 1st A.C.
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