Here she is; my directorial debut. Those who know me probably aren’t surprised that the first thing I chose to direct was a Taylor Swift fan short film. Did anyone ask me to make this? Nope. But she’s such a phenomenal lyricist, that every time I listened to this song a little story would start creeping its way into my brain. Finally, last January I gave myself permission to sit down with it, let the story fully come and worked up the courage by June to start planning a shoot. From there I saved up money (booking a national commercial definitely helped), and slowly started gathering props and wardrobe items. I got some wonderful crew members that helped me pull the whole thing off in early October and haven’t slept out of anxiousness since. I never intended on directing anything, but the strikes and constant fight to be visible to those in charge left me feeling a little too helpless and this was my way of taking some power back. Thank you, @TaylorSwift for sharing your art with the world and inspiring others.
I’m so proud of this. I hope y’all like it ❤️
***I do not own the rights to this music. This is strictly a fan made film and is not endorsed by the artist or her team.***
CREDITS:
Written & Directed by: Kelsey Pribilski Ray
Executive Producers:
Kelsey Pribilski Ray
Jeff Ray
David Wells
Director of Photography: David Wells
Edited by: Jeff ray
Colorist: Marshall Copous
Her: Kelsey Pribilski Ray
The Man: Sai Pina
The Woman: Anna Schatte
House Scenes Crew
Assistant Camera: Adam West
Gaffer: Ryan Flores
Gaffer: Nate Castillo Gonzalez
Grip: Jake Stockstill
Hair: Danielle Evon Ploeger
Forest Scenes Crew
Assistant Camera: Sav Gowling
Gaffer: Patrick Hoy
Gaffer: Ivan Salazar
Extra special thanks: Jeff Ray, Anna Schatte, Danielle Evon Ploeger, Javier Bonafont, Karina Galindo, Samantha Ireland, Alex Le, Angela Pires, Jill Pribilski, Raymond Pribilski, John Valley, TX Swifties, Aduro Studios, MPS Rentals, Moontower Camera Rentals, Stardust Retreat, STLL Studios, Violet Crown Costume Company, and the Austin, TX Film Community!