From the very first moment of the short film Conversations with Lucifer you will want to know Darby Quinn's story. The scene itself is sunny and the opening narration sweet and inviting, yet writer, producer and lead actress Shevaun Cavanaugh Kastl's Darby has a toughness that is relatable and unpretentious. This is not your typical "woe is me" recovery movie that misses the mark on the reality of recovery. The journey of recovery involves optimism and pessimism and hope and despair and passion and carelessness and hysterics and anger and yes EVEN comical moments because that is LIFE. Shevaun's writing and acting does not shy away from the emotions that go hand-in-hand with recovery and the result is refreshingly authentic. The writing has such organized detail that a full story is told in under 30 minutes without being confusing or muddled.
Adding to the story is the supporting cast (including but not limited to): Darby's sponsor/friend Brooke, perfectly cast and played by Dikla Marshall is likable and intelligent, certainly someone an addict can trust; Brandon Karrer's smoldering Hudson; the father, played by Spencer Garrett and last but not least Darby's elusive co-star, the cat. You will have to watch and learn more about Lucifer, the cat.
The short film cannot be commended without admiring the quality of the film work, credited to Director Cody Boesen , Director of Photography Ben Staley and Edited by Blake Barrie. Without wanting to give too much away, I will say the crew's film work and the music were a vital part of telling the story.
If you are in recovery, if you know someone in recovery or if you just want to see a good story and quality short film I highly recommend this.
Adding to the story is the supporting cast (including but not limited to): Darby's sponsor/friend Brooke, perfectly cast and played by Dikla Marshall is likable and intelligent, certainly someone an addict can trust; Brandon Karrer's smoldering Hudson; the father, played by Spencer Garrett and last but not least Darby's elusive co-star, the cat. You will have to watch and learn more about Lucifer, the cat.
The short film cannot be commended without admiring the quality of the film work, credited to Director Cody Boesen , Director of Photography Ben Staley and Edited by Blake Barrie. Without wanting to give too much away, I will say the crew's film work and the music were a vital part of telling the story.
If you are in recovery, if you know someone in recovery or if you just want to see a good story and quality short film I highly recommend this.
