The Script
Getting Back was inspired by my 6-year-old son, River, and our Australian Shepard, Koda. I started writing the script for Getting Back by thinking about how much imagination River uses in his play. Being the parent of a 6-year-old is interesting because there is so much innocence in that age but as the parent you can simultaneously see the toddler he was and the young man he is going to be.
The screenplay for Getting Back has had six official selections into film festivals, including being a quarter finalist at New York International Screenplay Awards, award winner at Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards, and a finalist at the Imaginarium Convention.
The Filming
Principal photograph wrapped in Veneta, OR on June 4, 2025. We traveled to many places in Oregon to film Getting Back, including Portland, Lincoln City, and McKenzie River area.
The Movie
Getting Back is officially finished! After months of hard work, this Oregon-made film is ready to be shared with audiences. We’re currently pursuing distribution opportunities while preparing for the film’s upcoming premiere on September 26th, 2026, 2:00pm at Salem Cinema. We can’t wait to celebrate with our cast, crew, and community and take the next step in Getting Back’s journey.