Filmmaker Statement

I wrote this script (pre-COVID) to shed new light on a paralyzing condition that burdens over 4 million American souls. I was inspired by the trials and tribulations, and ultimately the perseverance, of a close friend who suffered from (and overcame) a severe case of agoraphobia. Telling this story from the inside out felt important, and presenting the film in a visual style that allows the audience to experience the debilitating nature of this condition felt like a challenge I needed to undertake. The experience as a whole impacted everyone involved, the responsibility was huge, and the need to be authentic was weighing on every creative spirit on set. It was imperative to treat this film with the respect that the subject, and ultimately, that the human condition deserves. I am extremely proud of this film, and this has certainly been a stand-out experience for me as a filmmaker, a storyteller, and a human being.