Safron and his college roommate, Jonathan Lang had collaborated on films for almost a decade when they first began discussing the possibly of working together on a Florida project. Lang wrote the first draft of "Wasted Sunshine" with their third college roommate, David Brownstein, in mind for the lead. Safron, meanwhile, began casting and storyboarding the film.

About a month and a half later, producer, Labid Aziz picked Lang and Safron up in Manhattan for the 24 hour ride to Miami, Florida. With the assistance of producer, Richard Weintraub, the movie was filmed in a mere six days. Director, Safron pulled double duty on the set, acting as the cinematographer, and is now in the midst of editing "Wasted Sunshine."

This film premiered in Laurent Lior's living room in March of 2004. It is the final film put together with the Ridgewood Thirteen label.

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Danny Moore - David Brownstein
Melody Barnes - Sarah Ford Smith
Victor Moore - Carson Grant
Alain - Tommy Moe
Doctor - Arnie Lang

Director, Editor, Cinematographer - Casey Safron
Screenwriter - Jonathan Lang
Producers - Richard Weintraub and Labid Aziz
Lighting Team - Dave Ernsberger and Enrique Benevides
Lighting Assistant - Roy M. Rodriguez
Production Sound Team - V-Reels (aka: Vriana Bohling & Vicki Poole)
Runaway Production Manager - Jackie
Music - Jeff Murad
Additional Tunes - Paul Chesne
Post-Production Sound Mix - Chris Russomanno
Title Design - Laurent Cilluffo


SHOT ON LOCATION in and around Islamorada, Florida.