Experiencing Interruptions?

Geronimo

When Lewis's life is upended by his father's sudden death, his mother, Julie, only seems to make matters worse. With no one else to rely on, Lewis embarks on a journey with his loyal sidekick, Geronimo, to find Uncle Brad and regain a sense of normalcy. Along the way, they encounter friends and strangers who challenge Lewis's beliefs and push him to grow in ways he never anticipated—transforming him into someone much like Geronimo.

  • Spencer Fackrell
    Director
  • Spencer Fackrell
    Writer
  • Spencer Fackrell
    Producer
  • Bryson Spaulding
    Producer
  • Ashlyn Clark
    Producer
  • Anthony Tibolla
    Key Cast
    "Lewis"
  • Ben Burnett
    Key Cast
    "Carl"
  • Lenni Uitto
    Key Cast
    "David"
  • Natalie Lynch
    Key Cast
    "Julie"
  • Louis Boakye
    Key Cast
    "Joe Barnap"
  • Jason Wixom
    Key Cast
    "Shawn"
  • Phillip Estes
    Key Cast
    "Uncle Brad"
  • Emma Moore
    Key Cast
    "Abby"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 5 minutes 51 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 7, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    3,805 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Spencer Fackrell

Spencer Fackrell’s journey into filmmaking began in his early teens, creating home videos in his grandma’s backyard. By the age of 14, Spencer had already begun editing professionally. Since then, he’s explored a wide range of genres and projects, from weddings and spec work to traveling the world for a humanitarian group (HXP). Now, as the director of his first feature film, he is honing his passion for storytelling through filmmaking.

Spencer’s directing style is rooted in authenticity. He strives to capture stories in their raw form, believing that video is one of the most powerful vehicles for conveying emotion and encouraging reflection. His approach is clean, substantive, and true to the core of the story, allowing his subjects’ voices to shine through without distortion.

With a bachelor's degree in marketing and self-taught videography skills, Spencer has gained experience both on set and by running his own production company. He is driven by a desire to tell stories that inspire reflection, encouraging viewers to live meaningful lives. Whether creating documentaries or fictional narratives, Spencer aims to bring beauty and purpose to the screen, making a positive impact on audiences around the world.

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Director Statement

I wanted to make a film that was based on the fundamental principles of visual storytelling. For months, I learned about and used aspects of the hero's journey, the three act structure, and watched countless online lectures when preparing to shoot this film. Rather than reinventing the wheel, I made the intentional decision of telling a traditionally structured story. It's my belief that before I break any rules, I must first master them. And Geronimo is my best attempt at putting those fundamentals principles into action. The film has an underlying tone of realism to it. I was very aware of the limitations that were before me. The budget was less than $4,000. I didn't rent any equipment. I had a small crew of friends helping me. Many of the locations were in public areas. I only had a few days with each actor and didn't have the time or budget to reschedule any scenes. I needed to shoot and edit this film in under a month. The list goes on. I had one shot at this and I was going to do it right.

The story explores opposing themes, centering on Lewis, a protagonist who finds the courage to step outside his comfort zone, and his father David, who embodies selflessness and sacrificing personal desires for the betterment of others. In contrast, the antagonist is motivated by pride and selfishness. My goal was to create characters that feel real and relatable, whether for good or for bad, focusing on the fundamentals without getting lost in subplots or secondary themes. This foundational approach was essential to maintaining a simple, yet meaningful tone to the film.

I took a conversational approach on set, welcoming input and allowing room for improvisation that aligned with each character’s beliefs, but always making the final decision myself. I wanted Geronimo to have a slower, intentional pace, avoiding noise and unneeded visual fluff. My hope is that audiences walk away inspired to, like Lewis, find growth in the areas they might be avoiding.