Tin Can Sailors

The true story of two lovers who were split a part during WWII.

Charlie faces the hardships of war as he leaves his girlfriend, Barbara. Barbara struggles with loneliness and the emotional toll of supporting the war effort, while Charlie tries to hold on to the hope of returning. The bittersweet reunion of Charlie, wounded but alive, shows up at Barbara’s prom to fulfill their long-awaited dance promise.

A woman at a film set holding a sign that reads 'Born Voyage Slim!' with three other people standing around her, one with a boom mic operator.

Women and a man at an outdoor event at night, with an American flag in the background, engaging in conversation and holding a sign.

Two people sitting on the front porch of a house at night. The house has yellow walls, white curtains, and an American flag hanging outside. The porch is lit with warm lights and the people are sitting on steps, engaged in conversation.

Meet the Cast!

Young man sitting on the ground by a staircase, looking at a piece of paper, outdoors.

Black arrow pointing to the right on a transparent background.

A young man and woman talking outside at night, standing near a house with illuminated windows.

Charlie - Evan Hufferd

Barbara - Sage Sedlacek

A woman with curly gray hair wearing a teal floral dress, holding a vintage camera, standing outdoors near a house.

Kowal - Thomas Dyer

Slim - JJ Fields

A man with glasses and a woman with long hair are enjoying a conversation outdoors at night, with warm lighting illuminating their faces.

A young man with dark hair wearing a blue button-up shirt standing on the deck of a ship, holding onto the railing, with the sky and sun shining brightly above.

Eleanor - Reegan Mehrens

John - Tyler McKenzie

Barbara’s Mother - Kimberly Richardson

Unit Production Manager

I was the Unit Production Manager (UPM) on this short film.

The UPM is the right-hand of the Producer. While they took a more proactive role with the budget and schedule, I became the key problem-solver on set. Helping out multiple departments, I made sure everything was running smoothly, efficiently, and on time. I was responsible for the liability paperwork that records the day’s events, delays, absences, technical issues, etc.

Production crew daily schedule and crew timesheet for a film or TV set, including roles such as producer, director, camera operators, makeup artists, and set department staff, with specific call times and notes.

Daily production report for the film titled 'Beyond Brains' at Ringling College of Art and Design, dated 10/05/24. It includes details such as director Lorena Da Cruz, filming location at 2808 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, and a schedule from 7:00 AM to 8:10 PM. The report lists camera media usage, footage descriptions, and crew activities for the production.

Schedule or production crew call sheet with roles, names, and times for various departments including sound, electrical, grip, wardrobe, transportation, and catering.

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