Actress / Writer:
Hannah Barefoot
HANNAH BAREFOOT is a Writer, Actress, and Singer originally from Cody, Wyoming. She began acting and singing at a young age and pursued a theatre degree at the University of Wyoming and Birkbeck College in London.
Like Grace, however, her life took another turn by having a baby at a young age, and she didn't finish her degree. After a soul-sucking detour in banking, Hannah ultimately found her way back to acting several years later.
In the 10 years since arriving in LA, Hannah has amassed more than 70 credits, including twelve leading roles in Feature Films, recurring and guest spots in such shows as THE CHOSEN, THE ROOKIE, GOOD GIRLS REVOLT, DIRTY JOHN, and CREEPSHOW, with roles in films such as KING RICHARD with Will Smith, SOMEBODY I USED TO KNOW with Alison Brie, and BAD SAMARITAN, opposite David Tennant.
Hannah is passionate about creating nuanced films that SHOWCASE rather than exploit the beauty and character of her home state. Her characters are complex and messy, finding their way toward redemption through a journey of setbacks, grit, and grace.
Director:
Jason Satterlund
JASON SATTERLUND has been writing and directing films for over 25 years.
He’s directed multiple award-winning feature films and over thirty episodes of television. after premiering at the Mammoth Film Festival, his latest feature film, “The Abandon” was released theatrically by Lionsgate. With a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, it is one of the highest-rated Lionsgate films of the year.
His “Star Wars” film, “Kenobi,” clocked one million views in its first 24 hours on YouTube, and then landed on Steven Soderbergh’s watch list. This resulted in a cover page article in the New York Times’ arts section. To date, “Kenobi” is the biggest fan film ever made.
Satterlund has worked in over 30 countries and is often featured as a lecturer at universities and film festivals. He is regularly featured on the prestigious Film Courage YouTube channel, inspiring and guiding the filmmakers of the future.
Producer:
Mark G. Mathis
MARK G. MATHIS (P.G.A., D.G.A.) is an Academy-Award nominated Producer and Director .
Mark’s 35 years as a producer includes work on the Academy Award and Golden Globe Nominee, Sundance Grand Jury and Audience Award winner, Independent Spirit Award winner for best picture, PRECIOUS: based on the novel by Sapphire.
Other producing credits include the Rian Johnson Sundance hit, BRICK, which was released by Focus Features, for which he was also nominated for the 2006 Independent Spirit John Cassavetes Award for Best Producer, the Lee Daniels project, TENNESSEE, starring Mariah Carey, CONVERSATIONS WITH OTHER WOMEN, starring Helena Bonham Carter and Aaron Eckhart, the Slamdance Grand Jury Winner and Cannes Film Festival best picture nominee, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, THE DRY LAND, as well as Mike Polish's BIG SUR, the story of Jack Kerouac.
Cinematographer:
Hallie Swain
Hallie Swain is a Montana-based Director of Photography. Growing up surrounded by the open Montana landscapes, Hallie developed a love for nature and a desire to harness that as cinema.
Working to capture this beauty through photography and film, Hallie continues to hone her craft through constant experimentation, examination, and execution.
Behind the camera, Hallie works to create images that illustrate the story and visualize the director’s intention. Her evocative work as a DP includes many independent films such as WILD CAT, MAN BABY, OVER THE RED RIVER and TO BUILD A FIRE. She has worked as the first AC on films such as RUST with Alec Baldwin, BUTCHER’S CROSSING with Nicholas Cage, and FROM BLACK with Anna Camp.
She recently completed principal photography on the locally made Montana feature film starring Hannah Barefoot, THE NEEDLE MAN.