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Danny lent us his directing expertise during our most recent shoot as our Director was incapacitated (acting). Thanks again for stepping in as assistant director!! We don’t know what we’d do without you!

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First Shoot of 2026 was a success!

Thanks again to the Adrian Armory for allowing us to film at your facility!!

Shout out to for guest directing this scene as I formed my acting chops.

Thanks again to / for capturing these candid moments!

Thank you for stepping in for sound while was ill, feel better soon man!

Thank you to Mikel Wilson for helping me obtain those acting chops!!

Thank you Haylie Blohm for helping us get our costumes just right!

Coming at ya real soon with some more content!

Getting some props ready for our shoot this weekend!

Thanks again for the assistance and Chowder too I suppose…

Happy 5 year anniversary to the 24-hour short film , .poppin , & I made back in college.

Much like the weather today in Michigan, it was just as unsympathetic to our shoot when we shot this in 2021. Our phones (which we obviously recorded on) kept dying and yet we still managed to finish the assignment.

I think that’s why I’m so fond of it. It took a team, my best friends’ to come together and create this turd. I’m proud to have named my production company after this amateurishly enjoyable short.

Love you guys.

Happy Thanksgiving from Stray~Ward Productions!

Just wanted to say thank you to all the defining talents that make up our first feature production Analog Eyes for 2025 thus far.

We may not have been as productive as 2024 but we’re now halfway through our shooting schedule! We’ll be ready to premiere come 2026!

Thank you to the cast, crew, and our faithful followers! Your word of mouth and sharing of our content has helped us open many doors, and connect with a wider audience. Analog Eyes is just a taste.

Did you catch our tease at the end? 👀

Thank you John Roberts for donating your time to Analog Eyes! In theaters 2026!

Behind the scenes of Daryl’s Monologue within the film Analog Eyes (2026)

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The setup before [REDACTED]

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This is a different kind of “Dear Jon” letter.

Jon Antelek single-handedly saved my film.

We had started production with a crash and a bang. Everything that could’ve gone wrong did! It was enough to break even the most passionate of filmmakers.

After losing our secondary lead (yes, we lost the initial) due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts. I felt the film may never be completed. I was scared, pessimistic, and lost.

But then thanks to my costume designer (Chey Ely) she pointed me in the direction of aspiring musician and actor: Jon Antelek.

Jon and I hit it off right away. His ardency and enthusiasm for the craft was overwhelmingly obvious in all the right ways. I knew I had discovered a soul I could count on.

Jon and I have worked and toiled through the script and the character he plays for hours and hours on end. Sculpting Jon into our film’s lead: “Dogman” Daryl.

I would compare Jon’s acting style and drive to that of an early Luke Wilson. But that would be underselling just how wonderful of a player Jon is.

Jon is a powerful, versatile, and indelible actor. I don’t know where the production, nor where I would be without him.

Thank you Jon for your patience, time, and presence on set. I’m looking forward to walking down the carpet with you at our premiere.

Best wishes,

-Braden Britt

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Tonight’s the night…

Papeton Practical FX and working on some behind the scenes effects for an upcoming shoot.

What could it be??

Catch our first feature length film ANALOG EYES in theaters 2026!