Please Stand By (2018)
A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in order to boldly go and deliver her 500-page Star Trek script to a writing competition in Hollywood. On an adventure full of laughter and tears, Wendy follows the guiding spirit of Mr. Spock on her journey into the unknown.
Director:
Ben Lewin
Writer:
Michael Golamco
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Dakota Fanning as Wendy Welcott |
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Alice Eve as Audrey |
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Toni Collette as Scottie |
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River Alexander as Sam |
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Shawn Roe as Derrick |
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Tony Revolori as Nemo |
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Lexi Aaron as Herself |
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Michael Stahl-David as Jack |
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Jessica Rothe as Julie |
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Lara Lihiya as Madeline |
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Robin Weigert as Officer Doyle |
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Patton Oswalt as Officer Frank |
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Dan Cordell as Richard |
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Marla Gibbs as Rose |
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Madeleine Murden as Young Audrey |
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Farrah Mackenzie as Young Wendy |
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Rigo Obezo as Bakersfield Cop |
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B Z Cullins as Male Bus Driver |
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Denise Dowse as Doris, Bus Driver |
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Amy Tolsky as Bus Passenger |
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Roger V. Burton as Patterson |
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Heath McGough as Cashier |
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Edward Hong as Cinnabon Guy |
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Jacob Wysocki as Male Nurse |
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Stephanie Allynne as Nursing Assistant |
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Todd Wagner as Doctor |
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John Prosky as Hospital Administrator |
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Poppy Gagnon as Small Child |
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Ana Rey as Ticket Agent |
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Laura Innes as Ticket Agent #1 |
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David Brisbin as Ticket Agent #2 |
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Matthew Cardarople as Trivia Guy #1 |
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Bill Kottkamp as Trivia Guy #2 |
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Matt Corboy as TV Presenter |
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Joe Nuñez as The Overseer |
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William Stanford Davis as Creed (uncredited) |
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Cuete Yeska as Orderly (uncredited) |
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Mario Revolori as Orderly (uncredited) |
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Joe Williamson as Police Officer (uncredited) |
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Elliott James Thomas Moore as Teenager (uncredited) |
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Bea Miller as Tracy (uncredited) |
| Directing | Ben Lewin | Director |
| Directing | Bruce Resnik | Script Supervisor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Maxine Morris | Hair Department Head |
| Art | Tamar Barnoon | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lauren Ernsdorf | Key Hair Stylist |
| Production | Chris Redondo | Casting Associate |
| Camera | Dale Vance Jr. | Steadicam Operator |
| Production | Lara Alameddine | Producer |
| Production | Daniel Dubiecki | Producer |
| Art | Lindsey Moran | Art Direction |
| Art | John Collins | Production Design |
| Crew | Abigail Hard | Stunts |
| Crew | Ousaun Elam | Stunts |
| Crew | Brett Praed | Stunts |
| Crew | Nash Edgerton | Stunt Coordinator |
| Crew | Brett Sheerin | Stunts |
| Crew | Keith Campbell | Stunts |
| Camera | Geoffrey Simpson | Director of Photography |
| Production | Shay Weiner | Co-Producer |
| Production | Sabrina Sipantzi | Production Supervisor |
| Editing | Lisa Bromwell | Editor |
| Crew | Tricia Miles | Post Production Supervisor |
| Sound | Linda Cohen | Music Supervisor |
| Production | Mark Cuban | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Michael Golamco | Theatre Play |
| Costume & Make-Up | Michael Davis | Key Hair Stylist |
| Production | David Grace | Co-Producer |
| Production | Nash Edgerton | Co-Executive Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ellen Vieira | Key Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Erin Ayanian | Makeup Department Head |
| Costume & Make-Up | Roberto Rangel | Key Hair Stylist |
| Production | Tim Crane | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Bryan Parker | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Visual Effects | James David Hattin | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Sound | Heitor Pereira | Original Music Composer |
| Production | David Grace | Unit Production Manager |
| Directing | Ben Bywater | Second Assistant Director |
| Production | Ben Cosgrove | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Steven R. Soussanna | Additional Hairstylist |
| Crew | Elaine Hall | Technical Advisor |
| Production | Todd Wagner | Producer |
| Writing | Michael Golamco | Screenplay |
| Directing | David Dwiggins | First Assistant Director |
| Production | Richard Hicks | Casting |
| Costume & Make-Up | Annie Bloom | Costume Designer |