Experiencing Interruptions?

Her Mess

Estranged siblings navigate the mess their divorced parents leave behind. Seen through the eyes of younger sister Riley - will she choose to LOVE or run.

  • Zac Goodspeed
    Director
  • Amanda Goodspeed
    Writer
  • Zac Goodspeed
    Producer
  • Amanda Goodspeed
    Producer
  • Chelsea Latimer
    Producer
  • Zac Goodspeed
    Key Cast
    "Jonah"
  • Chelsea Latimer
    Key Cast
    "Riley"
  • Ren Harris
    Key Cast
    "Supporting"
  • Ryan Murphy
    Key Cast
    "Supporting"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Lake County Film Festival
    Grayslake, illinois
    United States
    September 6, 2019
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • 69 Cannes Film Festival: Short Film Corner
    Cannes
    France
    May 18, 2016
Director Biography - Zac Goodspeed

Zachary loves making films. He grew up learning how to create content within the walls of his hometown church in Flint, MI. He then moved to Hollywood to focus on his acting career. He found success working on such shows as Modern Family, Mad Men, and True Jackson VP. He's learned a lot from those experiences and now is happily married living in the north suburbs of Chicago and creating when inspiration strikes.

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Director Statement

This film was momentous for me - diving into real family events that were true to both my sister and I. I loved creating this because it brought me closer to my sister Amanda. Enjoy.