Written and Directed by

Kristoffer Bradley Cruz

Produced by

Jackson Dolap

A Filipino mother’s obsession with her teenaged son becoming famous turns into delusion when she sneaks into his play rehearsal.

CURRENTLY IN ITS FESTIVAL RUN.

CAST

Maria Paguirigan as Cecilia Ramos

Ethan Akler as Benji Ramos

Elizabeth Erhart as Mrs. Dana Carr

Bryce Johnson as Ryan

Jona Villa as Young Cecilia

Jessica Rosales as Marsha

Jen Fong as Nicole

Henry Oswald Peirson as Jay

Katie Ostojic as Selina

Ty Zeineddine as Janet

Micah Chu as Franklin

Pooja Bhandari as Ms. Riley

Annalee Dimpfel as Ms. Ponce

CREW

Writer/Director: Kristoffer Bradley Cruz

Producer: Jackson Dolap

Executive Producer: Noel Atkinson

Executive Producers: Kristoffer Bradley Cruz, Nicole Monjez, Norma & Arniel Cruz, April Cuadra-Dolap, Darlyne Dolap

Production Manager: Angie Guo

1st Assistant Director: Lina Li

Production Coordinator: Shawn Abramyan

Play Director: Marina Yap

Casting Director: Annalee Dimpfel

Director of Photography: Hayden Salter

1st AC: Ashley Mach

2nd AC / Steadicam Op: Max Mezo

Gaffer: Stephanie Sakaki

Dolly Grip / Key Grip: Mahmoud Sarouji

Key Grip: Michael Cao

DIT: Jackson Dolap

Production Designer: Mikaila Evans

Art Director: Brooke Robertson

Prop Master / Set Dresser: Lori Si

Hair / Makeup: Anael Domingo

Makeup Assistant: Marina Yap

Stylists: Bridget Shephard, Anael Domingo, Eva Licata

Art Assistants: April Cuadra-Dolap, Natasha Cardinal

Editor: Marley Abdull

Colorist: Luvleen Hunjan

Sound Designer: Luca Morris

Composer: Ricardo Ferro

Sound Recordist: Devonte Morris

Boom Operator: Naomi Rao

Dance Choreographer: Alexandra Elizabeth Walton

Casting Assistant: Rachel Cruz

Script Supervisor: Annalee Dimpfel

COVID Safety Supervisor: Ciera Dacosta

Production Assistants: Kyle Hentschel, Naomi Rao

BTS Photographer: Brandon Ramirez

Theatre Manager: Scott Hill

Theatre Technicians: Chris Macbride, Vince Rotondi, Jeff Chappell, Ian Norris, Andre Pezzin

Catering: Mama's Hungry Catering

Featuring Songs from “Lock and Key”

Originally Written by Ryan Tocheri & Kristoffer Bradley Cruz

Original Music by Ricardo Ferro

Original Lyrics by Kristoffer Bradley Cruz with Juan Esteban Zanguña Nieto

Special Thanks:

Grande Camera, Angeline Panlilio, Erlinda Manansala, Ralph Ramos, Joshua Tabujara, Cheryl & Tony Louzado, Diana Miclat, Randy & Eden Ramos, Stephanie & Elsie Duque, Krystle De Sousa, Robert Pilchowski, Edward Drake, Christian & Ann, Danielle Louzado, Ricky Babcock, Esmeralda Cruz, René Sandoval, Alexandra Elizabeth Walton, Catherine Romero

The Director Would Like To Thank:

Ethan Zuchkan, Ryan Tocheri, Chris Gosine, Lorenza De Benedictis, Martin Yap, Juan Esteban Zanguña Nieto, Laura Nordin, Michal Conford, Alireza Khatami, Daniel Garcia-Vega, Elias Barba, Randie Emilie, Carlos Medina II

Produced at the School of Image Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University 2022.

Filmed on location at Flato Markham Theatre.

For updates on the film, follow its Instagram: @tonightyouwillshine

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