The Book of Kyle

My biggest production yet . . . my senior thesis film! This project was a huge learning curve for me, and I've learned a lot about myself as a director, child actors, and puppets in the process. When all is said and done, I'm glad for the experience even if it didn't come out perfectly. I'm still proud of my team and all the very hard work they did to bring the script to life.

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Cast:

Kyle: Dominik Lee

The Counselor: Adler Davidson

Bee Sting Kid: Isabella Curulla

FRU: Hope Shappel

The Camp Director: JD Demers

Mom: Vera Lee

Camper: Rachel Freeman

Camper: Chloe Reynonds

Camper: Maura Collins

Camper: MC Garrison

Camper: Jake Dunn Graff

Camper: Hope Shappel

Camper: Jillian Pilarski

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Crew:

Director: Kathryn Gross

Assistant Director: Mattingly Wilson

Script Supervisor: Kerrhia Hilaire

Producer: Skyler Kathryn Gross

Executive Producer: Steven & Sarah Gross, Evie Edwards

Casting by: Sophia Darling

Locations Manager: Mattingly Wilson

Written by: Kathryn Gross

Director of Photography: Tess Vaccarino

First Assistant Camera: Hunter Lorenson

Second Assistant Camera: MC Garrison

Gaffer: Griff Heide

Grips: Chloe Reynolds & Maura Collins

Production Design: Ryn Gross

Costumes: Megan Barnard

Hair and Makeup: Ryn Gross

Set Decorators: Kathryn Gross, Tess Vaccarino, Mattie Wilson, Jake Dunn Graff

Production Assistants: Jake Dunn Graff, Preston Leiner

Puppets Design & Construction: Annaleah Goldstone

Puppeteer: Hope Shappel

Editor: Abigail Hurley

Digital Imaging Technician: MC Garrison, Tess Vaccarino, Kathryn Gross

Colouring: Abigail Hurley

Sound Supervisor: Jillian Pilarski

Location Sound: Jillian Pilarski

Composer: Ryan Newhams

ADR Specialist: Braden Little

ADR Mix: Jillian Pilarski

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Special thanks to:

All of our Donors

Honey Creek Episcopal Camp & Conference Center

Michael Chaney

SCAD FILM

The Town of Waverly, GA

Breakdown Services Casting