A reclusive woman is drawn into a waking nightmare when she is stalked by a deranged lunatic, who is convinced that she holds the key to his twisted redemption.

1. What motivated you to make this film?  –  After the last film I co-directed with EE Tallent, Bad Chemistry, screened at a local festival, we noticed the audience responding more to the comedic moments over the heavier material. Our lead actress, Alex, suggested making a film based on something silly, like the extended car warranty meme, and the story evolved from there as we co-wrote the film.  

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you
to make this film?  The idea spawned on 10/25/2025 and we finished post Dotted Line on July 9th, 2026.

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?  Big characters.

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?  Shooting with no focus puller.

5. There are 5 stages of the filmmaking process: Development. Pre-Production. Production. Post-Production. Distribution.

What is your favorite stage of the filmmaking process?  Being that I usually edit, color, and do sound design in addition to cinematography, the production and post-production are pretty evenly matched for me.  

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?  Ever since I can remember.

7. What film have you seen the most times in your life?  Hard to say but it could be The Shining, Christine, Its a Wonderful Life.

8. In a perfect world: Who would you like to work with/collaborate with
on a film?  I’m working with them now, which is fantastic, but if I could add some more perhaps Ari Aster.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your
experiences been working on the festival platform site?   Super easy.

10. What is your favorite meal?   I probably said this last time, but a rib-eye with a wedge salad.  Then a fresh baked chocolate chip cookie in a skillet with a dollop of vanilla bean ice cream resting on top.

11. What is next for you? A new film?  Yes, a new film!  It’s called “Method” and I can’t wait to get started.  I’ll be returning with my team and co-directing with EE Tallent again.  Method is a sequel, not-sequel, to my 2020 film Gary, or at least it takes place in the same universe.  I co-wrote Method with my buddy Juan Lee who lives in Brooklyn, who is also the co-writer of Gary.