The Running Wild Blog
Articles on the craft of filmmaking and the films we create.
12 Westerns: Kelly Kidd Cast as The Magistrate in THE WILDERNESS ROAD
We are excited to announce actor Kelly Kidd will play the role of The Magistrate in our feature film THE WILDERNESS ROAD, one of the 12 Westerns. This will be Kelly's first time working with us. He recently appeared in a Western feature titled Showdown on the Brazos....
MOVIE MONDAY: Western Movie Reviews – Week Sixty Five – Station West
Each Monday, I continue to share Western movie reviews as I go through the process of making my own 12 Westerns in 12 Months during 2020. I am watching these films not from an audience perspective but as a filmmaker, as a student of the genre. Week Sixty Five:...
FRIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT: Daulton Brewer Cast as Big Harpe in THE WILDERNESS ROAD
I am excited to announce actor Daulton Brewer will play the co-lead role of Big Harpe in our historical epic The Wilderness Road. Daulton Brewer auditioned in our recent video casting call. He brings the physical, psychological, and emotional energy to capture Big...
12 Westerns: John Marrs Cast as Captain Ballenger in THE WILDERNESS ROAD
We are excited to announce actor John Marrs will play the role of Captain Ballenger in our feature film THE WILDERNESS ROAD, one of the 12 Westerns. John has appeared in several of our Westerns including a villain role as Sheriff Bob in She was the Deputy's Wife and a...
FRIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT: Western Icon Peter Sherayko Joins the Cast of HEART OF THE GUN
I am excited to share that Western character actor Peter Sherayko has agreed to play a supporting role in the last of our 12 Westerns, Heart of the Gun. Sherayko has appeared in numerous Western films over the decades including an iconic performance as Texas Jack in...
MOVIE MONDAY: Western Movie Reviews – Week Sixty Four – The Missouri Breaks
Each Monday, I continue to share Western movie reviews as I go through the process of making my own 12 Westerns in 12 Months during 2020. I am watching these films not from an audience perspective but as a filmmaker, as a student of the genre. Week Sixty Four:...
12 Westerns: Katira Banks Cast as Sally Rice in THE WILDERNESS ROAD
We are excited to announce actress Katira Banks will play the role of Sally Rice, one of the three Harpe women, in our feature film THE WILDERNESS ROAD, one of the 12 Westerns. Katira auditioned for our film last year in Jackson, Mississippi. Her character, Sally...
FRIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT: Dave Heumann of band Arbouretum to Score THE WILDERNESS ROAD
I am excited to announce the leader of my favorite band, Arbouretum, will be our composer for our historical epic The Wilderness Road. Dave Heumann has released several acclaimed albums with his band Arbouretum and a fantastic solo effort as well. Their music has been...
MOVIE MONDAY: Western Movie Reviews – Week Sixty Two – Man with the Gun
Each Monday, I continue to share Western movie reviews as I go through the process of making my own 12 Westerns in 12 Months during 2020. I am watching these films not from an audience perspective but as a filmmaker, as a student of the genre. Week Sixty Two:...
12 Westerns: National Casting Call for Big Harpe – Lead Role in THE WILDERNESS ROAD
We are excited to announce a national casting call for Big Harpe, one of the lead roles in our Western THE WILDERNESS ROAD. This is a paid role and this will be a SAG project. Submissions are accepted from anywhere in the U.S. All video submissions are due July...
