Indianapolis International Film Festival 2009

When forced to deal with someone from a different background than you, do you accept them, or immediately shun them away? James (Sinclair Wheeler) is a young, single dad working at a factory with his friend, Jermain (Moses Jones), in order to support his mother and child. When Cole (Joey Martin), the factory owner's son, shows up for his first day of work early in the summer, James is told to 'make friends.' Though reluctant at first, the two bond over a shared love of art, specifically graffiti. As the summer comes to a close, tension between the three has become unbearable, so Jermain takes things into his own hands. This project is part of Ball State University's emphasis on immersive learning experiences. Over 180 students, with faculty supervision, spent 18 months working on all aspects of the media project. They wrote, produced, directed, acted, and did the post-production work. All material was shot in the state of Indiana, specifically Muncie and Indianapolis. All music was created by Indiana-based artists and produced in the David Letterman Communication and Media Building on the Ball State University campus.