Waking the Wild Colonial (2018)
In this era of digital communication, 16-year-old Madeleine and her four eclectic friends are negotiating the emotional turbulence of teenage life in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts by creating and posting YouTube video diaries. The diaries are a microscopic look into the contemporary landscape of adolescence; sexual confusion, dubious antics, and existential angst. Mad is the center of her single mother, Iris' struggle to parent and produce a living, as a visual artist. This pursuit often includes Mad and her friends' participation in the creation of Iris' edgy paintings. Iris is the eccentric, breezy mom every kid wants. Mad's reality is shattered when she discovers that Iris has a serious illness. Forced into adulthood, Mad grapples with these harsh circumstances as her friends rally around her. They accompany Mad on her journey, inspired by the links she uncovers to her mother's surprising past.
Director: Shannon McMahon Lichte
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Allison Mackie as Pamela |
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Mark Byrne as Tommy the hood |
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Katherine Allentuck as Sarah Levy |
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Dennis Gagomiros as Peter Sullivan |
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Amy Brentano as Iris Levy |
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Jorge Marques as Club Bouncer |
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Dawn Young as Dr. Clay |
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Conn Horgan as Jim O'Hara |
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Noah Bailey as Eli |
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Patricia Triana as Gallery Owner |
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Molly Murphy as Madeline "Mad" Levy |
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Carly Yon as Mary David |
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Micheal Trainor as Landlord |
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Merudjina Normil as Ann |
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Liam English as Paul |
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Joseph Weinberg as Joey |
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Michael Wallace as Lou |
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Jade Roy as Coffee House Manager (Dottie's Manager) |
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Denise Yon as Nancy |
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Adam Weinberg as Darryl |
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Karla McMahon as Lenny |
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Arnie DeMarco as Receptionist |
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Phoebe Tahiti as Eli's Mom |
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Richard Lichte as Security |
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Barby Cardillo as Patient 1 |
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Dan Pytko as Patient 2 |
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Kelly Courtney as Patient 3 |
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Leonard Yon as Patient 4 |
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Dana Widstrand as Patient 5 |
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Ashlee MacDonald as ER Nurse |
| Writing | Liam English | Writer |
| Writing | Shannon McMahon Lichte | Writer |
| Writing | Noah Bailey | Writer |
| Writing | Merudjina Normil | Writer |
| Directing | Shannon McMahon Lichte | Director |
| Writing | Molly Murphy | Writer |
| Writing | Carly Yon | Writer |
| Editing | Molly Murphy | Assistant Editor |
| Production | Amy Brentano | Producer |
| Production | Steven Rogers | Executive Producer |
| Camera | Zach Benard | Camera Operator |
| Production | Shannon McMahon Lichte | Casting |
| Production | Shannon McMahon Lichte | Producer |
| Production | Richard Lichte | Producer |
| Sound | Laurie Peckins | Musician |
| Costume & Make-Up | Molly McGuigan | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Steve Cubine | Production Manager |
| Camera | Maegan Muollo | Camera Operator |
| Sound | Shark | Music Supervisor |
| Camera | Mike Neilan | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Anthony Martel | Camera Operator |
| Editing | Joseph DiGiovanna | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ivana Bellorado | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sara Katzoff | Hairstylist |
| Production | Steve Cubine | Consulting Producer |
| Sound | Richard Lichte | Sound |