We Hit Our Initial Goal - Now We're Stretching and Here's Why. We have the script and the cast. Now, we are bringing in the heavy hitters—the gaffers who shape the light and the sound engineers who capture the soul of the performance. Your support helps us move from a passion project to a professional production. High-quality sound and lighting are often the two biggest factors that separate amateur films from those accepted into major festivals.

  MACK BAYDA

The Audit: Elevating the Vision

Our Story So Far: Thanks to your incredible support, we have successfully funded the heart of The Audit. We are ready to tell the story of Joshua, a man living in the margins of a world too loud and too fast, fighting to stay grounded as his internal and external worlds collide.

The Catalyst: Casting Mack Bayda. We are thrilled to announce that Mack Bayda (A Man Called Otto) has officially joined the production to play Joshua. Mack brings a profound, seasoned depth to the role that demands a cinematic canvas to match. To honor the caliber of this performance and the complexity of Joshua’s sensory journey, we are "upping our game."

The Stretch Goal: Technical Excellence Our initial goal secured the foundation. This stretch goal of $16,500 is dedicated to elevating the film’s technical language to match its top-tier talent. Specifically, these funds will allow us to:

• Capture the High-Frequency World: Invest in precision lenses and high-end cinematography to visually translate Joshua’s sensory "shriek" and the "delicate architecture" of his silence.

• Professional Technical Crew: Bring on a specialized sound and lighting team to execute the atmospheric, character-driven storytelling this narrative requires.

• Production Logistics: Ensure our set and travel logistics meet the professional standards required for a high-level production.

Joshua’s walls are closing in, but with your help, the world will finally see him in the highest definition possible. 

The Audit: A Statement of Intent (Updated)

Every story has a cost, and some debts are harder to settle than others.

I have spent over twenty years behind cameras and typewriters, and thirty years running a business, first in Ohio and now here in Garland, Texas. If there is one thing I have learned, it is that an audit isn't just about credits and debits or profits and losses. It includes the emotional debts we owe to ourselves, our families, and our pasts.

The Audit is now a certainty. Thanks to your support, this film will be made. However, with the addition of Mack Bayda to our cast, the stakes of this production have shifted. We are no longer just making a film; we are crafting a piece of cinema that demands a specific level of technical precision to match the caliber of the performance.

I am still bypassing the traditional pitch video because my philosophy remains the same: every dollar belongs on the screen. But to truly capture the high-frequency shriek of Joshua’s world and the delicate architecture of his silence, we need to bridge the gap between a standard production and a high-end cinematic experience.

Your continued support at this stage isn't just about reaching a finish line—it’s about ensuring that when the lights go down, the technical execution is as seasoned and professional as the talent in front of the lens.

The Audit will be a reality. Help us make it a masterpiece.

Updated Budget Breakdown: The Stretch Goal

With our initial goal of $9,375 secured, we have moved into the Excellence Phase. Our total goal of $16,500 allows us to scale the production to match our professional cast.

Risks and Challenges: Scaling Up

While our goal has grown, our commitment to business-minded mitigation remains. With 30 years of business experience and 20 years in film, I am treating this stretch goal as a strategic expansion of a successful model.

Talent & Logistics

Adding high-caliber talent like Mack Bayda increases the professional stakes of our schedule.

The Mitigation: We have locked our production dates for July 24–26, 2026. By moving toward this stretch goal, we are specifically funding the logistical support, including professional travel and on-set management, necessary to ensure a seamless, professional environment for our veteran cast.

Maintaining the "Lived-In" Quality

As a budget grows, there is a risk of "bloat."

The Mitigation: My background as a business owner in Garland ensures we remain "lean and mean." The additional funds aren't for fluff; they are for precision. We are investing in specific technical roles—like a dedicated Sound Mixer and 1st Assistant Camera—to ensure that every dollar of this $16,500 budget translates to a higher production value on the screen.

The Sensory Challenge (Sound & Vision)

The Audit lives or dies by its atmosphere.

The Mitigation: This stretch goal allows us to move from "good" sound to "extraordinary" sound. By increasing our post-production and equipment budget, we can utilize the specific lenses and sound engineering required to make the audience feel Joshua’s sensory overload. We aren't just telling you about his world anymore; we are building the technical infrastructure to immerse you in it.

Let’s Square the Books

We have done the math, secured the talent, and locked our dates. The Audit will be produced this July.

Now, we are asking you to help us cross the finish line of this stretch goal. Your support allows us to match Mack Bayda’s performance with the high-fidelity sound and cinematic precision it deserves. This is an investment in professional, independent cinema that brings the internal battles of the neurodivergent to light with the dignity of a high-end production.

Help us make a film that doesn't just show you Joshua's world, but makes you hear it and feel it with unmistakable clarity.