On The Road

In the early 1970s, young hippie Julie James embarks on a solo road trip to pursue her dream of being a singer, but quickly realizes she is in way over her head.

  • Lindsey Policar
    Director
    My Other Half, Always Better Never Worse
  • Lindsey Policar
    Writer
    My Other Half, Always Better Never Worse
  • Abril Aguirre Miranda
    Producer
  • Riya Luthra
    Key Cast
    "Julie James"
  • William Friday
    Key Cast
    "Hank"
  • Hector Durazo
    Key Cast
    "Jesse"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Coming of age, Period Piece
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 24, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 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:
    Yes - University of Arizona
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • I Dream In Widescreen
    Tucson, Arizona
    United States
    May 9, 2026
    University of Arizona Premiere
    Award for Excellence in Production Design
Director Biography - Lindsey Policar

Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Lindsey has been involved in the arts her whole life, dedicating her time to film, musical theatre, dance, painting, and literature. Her biggest goal is to make films that use stylistic nostalgia to portray all degrees of the human condition.

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Director Statement

"On The Road" is the most special project I have made thus far. It is a heartwarming story of a young woman chasing her dreams, speaking to those who entering a new chapter of life and pursuing a career in the arts.