I’m Arielle Ross, Director and Producer of I Wasn’t Waiting—a short film born from a moment I haven’t been able to shake.

HOW WE GOT HERE:

It started in an acting class, watching Nick and Marielle perform a scene. Beneath the surface, they carried a quiet, unspoken secret. One that took me back to a deeply personal time in my own life. I left the class, but that feeling stayed with me. I kept turning it over in my mind, returning to it again and again. Something subtle, human, unresolved, and honest. That feeling sparked this entire film.

STORY:

I Wasn’t Waiting is a story about grief. Not the loud, tragic kind we often see, but the quieter reality that follows and the unexpected courage it takes to open your heart again. It’s about what happens after, in the stillness, when life continues and love feels both impossible and necessary.

This is the space our film lives in: the unspoken, intimate moments that so many people recognize but rarely see portrayed. Our goal is simple, to create something that lingers. A film that doesn’t just tell a story, but leaves audiences with a feeling they carry with them.

We now have a deeply moving script and an incredibly dedicated cast and crew ready to bring it to life.

The final step is funding!!

OUR ASK TO YOU:

We’re raising $11,500 to cover essential production costs—locations, pay for our team, meals on set, insurance, equipment, post-production (editing, sound, and score), and festival submissions to give this film the audience it deserves.

If this story resonates with you, we would truly value your support. Every contribution-no matter the size-directly helps us create something meaningful and lasting.

And if contributing isn’t possible right now, sharing our campaign with others can make just as much of a difference.

OUR TEAM:

Arielle Ross- Director/Producer

Nick Renaud- Writer/Actor/Producer

Marielle Scott- Actor/Producer

Carter Ross- Director of Photography/Producer

This film began with a quiet moment that wouldn’t let go. With your help, we can bring that feeling to life—and share it with the world.

Thank you for giving us the time!