In Post: Bittersweet Symphony | Cassidy Vs the Toilet Seat | Dinner Guest | Scorned Soup | The Seer
Complete: Birthday Bench | Not Tonight | Shallow Grace | Waiting for Henry | Whispers in the Trees
In Post: Acting 101 | Between Two Trees | Misconception | Shelf Elf | Silk and Smoke | Swinging in Shadows | The Air Between Us | The Poop Pact | The Witness | Yuna's Cafe
Austin Film Meet Presents
Swinging in Shadows
A dramatic short film
produced in the Austin Film Meet
Reels Accelerator Program
After years of silence, two estranged lovers reunite on a quiet playground at dusk, where old wounds, unspoken truths, and the shadows of their past love force them to confront what still lingers between them.
Starring
Crew
Written, Directed, Edited & Produced by
H.Cherdon Bedford
Director of Photography & Executive Producer – Brandon Boggs
Production Sound & Music – Tim Griggs
Assistant Director – Yris Oyola
Gaffer / Grip – Scott Anson
Background Kids & Production Assistants
Ixchel Cherandon Bogford
Zephyr Holdon Bogford
Rayne Brancher Bogford
Shot on location in Austin, TX
This project is an
Austin Film Meet
Reels Accelerator Project.
Director’s Statement
by H.Cherdon Bedford
Coming soon!
Production Photos
Coming soon!
Cast Bios
Cait Leigh
Cait is a largely self-taught filmmaker and storyteller with a passion for creating bold characters and visually striking narratives. She’s been working on and off in the industry since 2009 – jumping back into it full-time in 2025. Her work spans indie films, television, music, and short-form content both in front of and behind the camera. With a strong dedication to her craft and an eye for originality, she strives to deliver stories that resonate with audiences and leave a lasting impact. Her vision is to develop and elevate original projects for the big screen and become a household name by the end of her career. https://linktr.ee/laughingbesideyou
Joseph Logan
Joe received a degree in Creative Writing and a minor in Film Studies from Colorado State University. His focus has been in screenwriting the last several years, writing for short films and music videos, along with a few feature-length scripts. He gained his acting chops in high school theatre, and has since done a variety of short-form acting. The reels class has been a great opportunity for continued training and experience in film acting. He is currently represented by Entourage Talent Agency based out of Austin. Instagram: @j.r.r.logan
Crew Bios
Yris Oyola – Assistant Director
Coming soon