Damon just wants her to love him. Cassidy just wants to pee. The toilet doesn’t want  ANY OF IT!

Starring
Elisa Noemí  &  Taylor Denman

Writer – Andee Kinzy
Director – Louis A. Weyrich
Producer – J.J. Martinez
Cinematographer – Mark Parker
Production Designer – Tania Carmona
Editor – Danny Baker
Assistant Director – Elysia Van Deusen
Gaffer – D. Nelson Murray
Sound Recorder – Lilliana Campos
Boom Operator – Mike Williams
Music by Louis A. Weyrich
Sound Design – Louis A. Weyrich
Production Photography – Fred Funchess

Produced in Association with
Dos Tacos Productions
Shades of Strange

Special Thanks to
Michael Shwartz

Elisa Noemí as Cassidy

Elisa Noemí is a queer Guatemalan-German-American multidisciplinary artist born and raised in LA. An actor, poet, director, production designer and techie, Elisa is dedicated to creative healing and collaborative art on stages and screens and found spaces.
Instagram: @elisasonrisa

Taylor Denman as Damon

Originally from Missouri, Taylor is an Austin based actor, writer and filmmaker. Recently cast on HBO’s “Winning Time.” Outside of acting, loves to stay active and experience new places.

Instagram: @taylordenman6

Louis A. Weyrich – Director

Film director, writer, composer, sound engineer, and sound designer.

I started with Austin Film Meet in 2008. I love expressing myself through music and film.

If you find me doing something creative, then you will not find me at all.

https://www.themythband.com

Andee Kinzy – Screenwriter

Andee Kinzy, an award-winning writer-producer-director and teaching artist from Austin, TX, explores Shakespeare’s plays with hundreds of kids around the world, empowers girls in film, and actively creates new projects. She is currently shopping a dark comedy feature screenplay focused on elder care, aging, and end-of-life autonomy, co-writing a feature horror film script, developing the Shakespeare Pigeon Theatre web series, and planning a multimedia exhibit titled HOT (about menopause). Her favorite herb is cilantro and she has more curiosity than a cat.
https://improvedarts.org/
https://www.instagram.com/andeekinzy/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andeekinzy/

Mark Parker – Cinematographer

Here’s what Mark had to say…

I find little more magical than the process of taking an idea in one’s head and transforming it into a story that tells itself. Long on the sidelines watching the stories others’ have created, it’s time for me to tell my own and to help others do the same.

“… we are the dreamers of dreams” – W. Wonka

Elysia Van Deusen – Assistant Director

Elysia Van Deusen was shocked by 220 volts of electricity and sent to the ER her first day crewing a film. Undeterred, she returned to set the next day. In the intervening years she has worked on full-fledged studio pictures, micro-budget indies, commercials, documentaries, sales videos, reality TV, and live broadcast news in a wide range of roles. Her most recent narrative credits are for writing, directing, and art department on short films.

An empath and a problem solver, creative but with a respectable spreadsheet habit, Elysia believes that people need stories and art. Ask to read her feature screenplay “Painterly,” in which art speaks to a single mom — literally. Or invite her to collaborate or day-play on your projects. She’s always eager to get back on set.
www.elysiavandeusen.com

Danny Baker – Editor

Hullo, my name is Danny. I have been editing professionally for 4 years now. I have been lucky enough to work on shows for channels and services that include: TLC, A&E, Peacock, Bravo, Netflix, and PBS. If you are needing my services, I can be best reached via email at: danbakerbus@gmail.com.

Tania Camona – Production Designer

Meet Tania, a dedicated individual whose journey in the film industry has been enriched by the vibrant community of Austin Film Meet. Hailing from the vibrant artistic community of Austin, Texas, Tania has lent her skills to commercials and notable productions such as HBO’s gripping crime drama “Love and Death” and Netflix’s thought-provoking movie “Look Both Ways”. For this season of Austin Film Meet, Tania recently took on the exciting challenge of stepping into the role of production designer for the upcoming short film “Cassidy VS the Toilet Seat”. Tania’s time with Austin Film Meet has been a journey of continuous growth, where she has expanded her knowledge, and forged meaningful connections within the local film community. The organization’s commitment to fostering a supportive and educational environment has played a pivotal role in Tania’s development as a local creative.

Lilliana Campos – Sound Recorder

Lilliana Campos is a singer, musician, and actor based in Austin and Dallas, TX. Currently 26 years old, she has been performing on stage for over 17 years, including the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, and the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin. With a musical theatre background, she has been a part of commercials, PSAs, and feature films, and is excited to experience more about the action behind the scenes, learning as many skills as possible! This is her first time as a sound mixer, and she hopes to have the opportunity to do it again!
Facebook:  Lilliana Campos

D. Nelson Murray – Gaffer

D. Nelson Murray ventured into filmmaking after decades in music as an accomplished drummer. Energized by his new medium, he’s dabbled in all aspects of production, working on several short projects to explore the creative possibilities. With a penchant for the dark, his personal projects often include characters comically dying.
https://vimeo.com/user102806456

Mike Williams – Boom Operator

Mike is an Austin-based boom operator, audio engineer and musician, with experience working on everything from short films, to podcasts, to features. When he’s not working on films or gigging with his band, he can be found running Dungeons and Dragons games with friends, listening to music, watching superhero movies, and generally being a nerd.

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