Cast
We held open auditions and workshops to find remarkable people with disabilities and added them to a seasoned cast of film and stage veterans.
Makenzie Ellsworth (Touch)
Makenzie Ellsworth had her life forever altered when she was paralyzed in a car crash in 2006 at age 15. Despite the physical challenges of being a paraplegic, Makenzie has excelled at wheelchair tennis and is an avid Cross Fit participant. MAKING SENSE is Makenzie’s first feature film.
Taylor Gonzalez (Hearing)
Taylor Gonzalez grew up in Pocatello, Idaho and is a college student attending the College of Southern Idaho. Deaf since birth, Taylor has always been interested in the energy of music. While attending the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind, she became interested in theatre arts and performed in school performances. MAKING SENSE is Taylor’s first feature film.
Nyk Fry (Smell)
Nyk Fry is a walking production studio. He’s served as a producer, editor, musician, sound engineer, photographer and videographer on various film and television productions. Since his teenage years, Nyk has lost the ability to smell, but to his chagrin, still has an appetite for junk food. He’s served as an actor in several film productions, including REFLECTIONS IN THE MUD and PARANORMAL PRISON. Recently, Nyk directed Air Supply’s 30th Anniversary DVD, THE SINGER AND THE SONG, as well as music videos for Brandie Frampton, Vanton, and PVH Project.
Mike Barnett (Sight)
Mike Barnet is a retired Navy veteran who gradually became blind due to aggressive onset of macular degeneration in 2019. Not one to be limited, Mike is an active jujitsu practitioner and golfer. He regularly participates in improv comedy in the Boise area. MAKING SENSE is Mike’s first feature
film.
Miguel Ayala (Taste)
Miguel Ayala has always had an interest in the arts. He’s a graduate of Boise State University and runs his own graphic arts business. Miguel was born prematurely with Cerebral Palsy in Mexico and his family emigrated to the U.S. while he was a young child. Miguel has been a strong advocate for the inclusion of people with disabilities and founded a blog “Down with Disability” to provide inspiration to others. Due to his infectious personality and fearless attitude, Miguel was encouraged to attend an open audition workshop for the film and was subsequently cast. MAKING SENSE is Miguel’s first feature film
Making Sense
Cast & Crew
LOVELY MACHINE PRODUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH INCLUDEABILITY INC AND JUMP PRESENTS “MAKING SENSE”
CAST:
JULES JESSI MELTON
DR. AMBERGER RICHARD KLAUTSCH
NOAH JUSTIN NESS
SAM MAKENZIE ELLSWORTH
TOBY MIKE BARNETT
DANA TAYLOR GONZALEZ
STEVIE NYK FRY
MAX MIGUEL AYALA
PROFESSOR JOHNSTON BRIAN TELESTAI
HILDA BROOKE BURTON
AGENT FULLER JIM QUINN
AGENT NICHOLS LILY YASUDA
MANUEL BRANDON JUAREZ
MAN AT PODIUM AHNIAH SELENE
QUINN TARA ADAMS
TED JON RAVENHOLT
DIANE KATY REBERRY
KATHY CHERIE JULANDER
BOB TRAVIS SWARTZ
1985 LAB TECH #1 WILLIAM H. PARKER JR.
1985 LABE TECH #2 MALLORIE NOEL LAMB
1985 LAB TECH #3 SCOTT BEALS
SARAH SARAH C. PATTERSON
ANTHONY ANTHONY DANDREA
DONNA YVONNE JUAREZ
JEREMY NOAH GOOLDEN
ALAN JEREMY CRAM
ELLEN DAVINA SNOW
CONCERNED YOUNG WOMAN CHRISTELLE PATIENCE
POLICE OFFICER #1 KELLY LYNAE
POLICE OFFICER #2 TRAVIS TORONJO
MILITARY BRASS KEVIN FALK
GOVERNMENT SUIT PHILLIP CEARLY
SOLDIER AUSTIN VON JOHNSON
YOUNG NOAH WILL COX
VICKY MARAGARET LeMAY
RECEPTIONIST ALEXSANDRIA RAVELLA
CREW:
PRODUCED & DIRECTED BY GREGORY BAYNE
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DOUG COLE
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MICHAEL VICKERMAN
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER JESSE CORDTZ
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CHRISTIAN LYBROOK
STORY BY DOUG COLE
SCREENPLAY BY DOUG COLE & GREGORY BAYNE
EDITING & CINEMATOGRAPHY GREGORY BAYNE
CASTING BY CATRINE MCGREGOR, CSA
MUSIC RYAN BAYNE
1ST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OLIVIA CLAIRE TRIPP
2ND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ANDREA CARRIZALES
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT KELSEY WILSON
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT NOVA TIDINGS
1ST ASSISTANT CAMERA DYLAN PFAFFENBERGER
2ND ASSISTANT CAMERA ALEXSANDRIA RAVELLA
SOUND DESIGN & POST PRODUCTION MIXING MARK DOUBLEDAY
PRODUCTION SOUND MIXER/BOOM OPERATOR SEAN McNEAMEY
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION SOUND MIXER MARK DOUBLEDAY
KEY MAKE-UP & HAIR BRANDY HUNTER
MAKE-UP & HAIR/SPECIAL FX MAKE-UP DANYALE COOK
ART DIRECTION/SET CONSTRUCTION CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON
SPECIAL EFFECTS SUPERVISOR STAN CAREY
PROPERTY MASTER/SONAR SUIT DESIGN MARK FRECKLETON
SONAR SUIT PROGRAMMING JESSE CORDTZ
SET DRESSER LORENA DAVIS
AMBERGER’S NOTEBOOK/ADDITIONAL PROP DESIGN NINA LEARY
1985 LAB PROPS JOHN LEARY
ON SCREEN GRAPHICS ANDREA CARRIZALES
CUSTOMING &WARDROBE AMANDA FITCH
GAFFER BRIAN SPLAWN
KEY GRIP BILL ZUEHL
GRIP GEORGE HYSMITH
CASTING ASSISTANT MADALYN VANVALKENBURGH