Hello,
My name is Riley J. Ewing. I'm an actor/writer/filmmaker from the suburbs of Kansas City. A couple of friends and I recently moved to the big apple, and have since opened our own production company:![]()
We began making digital comedy shorts, and have since made videos that have over 50,000 views. While working on all of these shorts, I was developing something larger. After about a year of development, we have put together a script for an original short film, Hurry Up & Wait.
What is Hurry Up & Wait?
Hurry Up & Wait is a 30-minute narrative short set on New Year's Eve in New York City. The story follows a young musician Patrick, as he attempts to return to society after spending a year getting over The-One-That-Got-Away. Patrick has been talked into finding a kiss for midnight by his misguided bandmate, Corey. The film is deeply rooted in the romantic comedy genre with inspirations from filmmakers like Judd Apatow and Ben Stiller. It's a story that has heart, and tackles subjects like social media dating, depression, and the dreaded patriarchy!
In addition to the wacky antics in the script, the movie will be bookended by a music video and an original song by Rosie Upton. Since my background is in music, I wanted to incorporate as much original music as possible. It's going to be a blast!
All we need is you!
How much does he want?
Yup, 20,000 is a lot of money. I've been working with my producers, and brought this price down, as much as possible. This money goes towards all post-production and production costs. In order to bring the production value that this film deserves, SPACEHEAD will be collaborating with Sense Films.
Where does the money go?
Glad you asked! Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the budget spending:
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Why this movie?
Hurry Up & Wait, is more than just a goofy comedy about the woes of 21st-century dating. It makes bold commentary on the common misogyny in typical "Dude Comedies." We wanted to break the mold and tell a story with strong independent women, that don't need a relationship to define their success. The script has been rewritten several times to avoid falling into the typical manic-pixie-dream-girl trope, and instead portray men who make the discovery that they are the cause of their own self-defeat. This is an idea we hope will be used in future projects, and will lead to a movement of progressive art, and comedy that makes fun of the parts of society that are still behind.
What will become of this film?
Upon completion, the film will be entered in film festivals across the country. There will be no immediate foreseeable profit for this film. What, you are investing in, however, is the artistic patronage of a new generation of storytellers.
Who is this "WE" you keep talking about?
Meet the Hurry Up & Wait Team:
Riley Ewing (Co-Writer & Director)
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An NYC native from Overland Park, Kansas. Riley recently received his Bachelors of Music from Baldwin Wallace University. Upon graduation, Riley moved to the big city and has since been creating content for SPACEHEAD Productions. For his final semester of college, Riley wrote and directed his first short film Titty Bear. In addition to his degree in music, Riley has been training in sketch writing and long-form improvisational comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Training Center. Riley is the showrunner for SPACEHEAD's Facebook Live Show/Docuseries Two Outta Shape White Guys, where he also plays a satirical version of himself named "Ryley Youing."
Joe Virgo (Co-Writer)
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Joe is a New York City-based actor/writer from Cleveland, Ohio. After receiving his BA in theatre from Cleveland State University, Joe spent a year doing regional theatres across Cleveland. Some favorite roles include: Buffalo Bill in Silence! the Musical (Blank Canvas Theatre); St. Jimmy in American Idiot (Beck Center for the Arts) and Male Swing in Hand to God (Dobama Theatre). Joe has since moved to New York in pursuit of a career in the arts. In addition to his theatre credits, Joe is also the Co-Host and writer for SPACEHEAD's Facebook Live Show/Docuseries Two Outta Shape White Guys.
Rosie Upton (Original Song)
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Rosie Upton is a New York City-based performer, composer, and lyricist. Born and raised in Orland, Maine, Rosie moved to Ohio to complete her Undergrad at Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music. Rosie is excited to be creating content with SPACEHEAD Productions with the constant pursuit of pushing new material amongst her peers.
Greg Good (Music Supervisor / Composer)
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Greg Good is a composer/arranger/vocalist based in New York City. He was granted the Lee Goldstein Music Composition Award at the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory, in which he recently graduated from. His notable works include world premieres by the Dallas Wind Symphony, Craig Hella Johnson with the American Creators Chorus, and a recent multisensory orchestral premiere by the Baldwin Wallace Symphony Orchestra. Greg was the artistic/music director for Baldwin Wallace’s PRISM 2016 and assistant music director for the Pittsburgh CLO’s 2014 summer season, in which he was a part of Singin’ in the Rain, Legally Blonde, Footloose, CATS, and Monty Python’s Spamalot. Greg is currently composer-in-residence for Art House Astoria, in which he is workshopping his new kids musical: “Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
Ali Dickson (Head of Art Department)
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Ali is recent graduate of Baldwin Wallace University, where she received her Bachelor of Art's in Fine Art with an emphasis in jewelry and metalsmithing. In addition to her work in metal, she also is an avid painter, weaver, and knitter. Ali has helped costume a multitude of theatrical productions both at Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy and the Erie Playhouse, a nationally acclaimed theater, right in her hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania. She currently lives in Brooklyn and works as a jewelry and accessories designer, designing for brands such as Coach, Kate Spade, Liz Claiborne, and Monet.
How can I help?
Here are three easy ways you can help from home!
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DONATE - We have a big goal to meet so every dollar counts. Every donation gets us one step closer to our goal!
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SHARE - Help us get the word out by sharing this page! The more eyes on here the better!
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FOLLOW - Keep up to date on all things Hurry Up & Wait, on the SPACEHEAD Facebook page (facebook.com/SpaceheadProductions).
Thank you for any and all support you can give!
-The Hurry Up & Wait Team-
