When my son approached me to collaborate with him and the talented filmmakers at Message Pictures—Sam Pollard, Geeta Gadbhir, and Alisa Payne—it was a no-brainer. I said YES! What followed was a labor of love unlike anything I've experienced in my 30 years of producing, and nearly 15 years of executive producing.

Producing "Freshman. Again." with my son, Aji Bass, as the Director, my husband, Lenny Bass, and daughter, Deva Grumet Bass, as the subjects, was truly a family affair. Add in producing with our long-time friends who are like family, the Co-Executive Producers at Message Pictures, and you have a deeply personal experience.

The folks at Message Pictures have a prolific track record, and I couldn't be prouder to team up with these talented filmmakers.

Sam Pollard, with his extensive experience in feature films and documentaries, brings invaluable expertise to our project.

Geeta Gadbhir's impressive directing credits speak for themselves, demonstrating her talent and dedication to storytelling.

Alisa Payne's diverse producing career and numerous accolades highlight her commitment to excellence in filmmaking.

Together, our collaboration has resulted in a documentary short that we're immensely proud of. I'm thrilled to share our heartfelt film with the world. I hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it.