THANK YOU FOR HER, 150min., USA
Directed by Peyton Savington
When aspiring fantasy novelist Anna Drake accidentally runs cyclist Lance off the road, she has no idea this chance encounter will change both their lives. As their romance blossoms, Anna finds herself falling for Lance's free-spirited nature and determination, while keeping her brother Cam's protective instincts at bay.

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Get to know Writer/Producer Katie Evans:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

As a company, we knew we wanted to create a coming of age narrative centered around young adult women who identified as lesbian and bisexual. After that I as the screenwriter, Katie Evans ( pen name K.Evans), took inspiration to form the themes of family penance and healing/forgiveness from my own personal coming out journey. As the script developed I also began taking inspiration from the Knights of the Round table as the script progressed.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?

The film began its filming in January 2024 and wrapped in late spring the same year. Editing took place in the months after and we had a final product by October 2024.

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

Charming &

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?

The length of the film and its fantasy sequences were a big challenge for us as a very new company full of young artist not having a film education.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?

It was amazing. Hearing how the audiences appreciated the overall story and the performances of our actors was truly wonderful to hear as those are aspects we truly do pride ourselves on and view as some

of our greatest strengths.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?

It was at the end of our senior year of college that the four of us realized that we were drawn to theatre. 3 of us had done theatre before, 2 of us having a degree in theatre. We had decided to turn one of the final

Plays we did in college into a film once we had graduated despite not knowing initially how and taught ourselves and haven't looked back since.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?

The film I, Katie Evans, have seen the most in my life is The Greatest Showman.

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?

I feel the feedback and the posting of the feedback is a wonderful advancement tool and wish other festival had a similar option.

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

Filmfreeway is a wonderful tool for filmmakers experienced and new filmmakers. It's easy to use and has many festivals to chose from.

10. What is your favorite meal?

Steak :)

11. What is next for you? A new film.

Our next film is another feature, this one a thriller inspired by Edgar Allen Poe poems, in a modern technological setting titled "Left Down Raven Street" that follows 3 coding grad students as they work through betrayal, greed, and ambitions amongst themselves and others to come out on top.