From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
March 29, 2024

‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ at Soul Brew

When I got the chance to capture photos while DEBRA MARKOWITZ filmed a scene of her movie Wait List: A Love-ish Story, I jumped at it. I’ve been a BIG fan of her work for years.

The romance movie is one of several current projects of Intention Films and Media, LLC, which Debra and JOHN MAREAN co-own.

• KIM DIRECTOR – portrays Ally

Merrick, N.Y., U.S. March 25, 2024. Actor KIM DIRECTOR portrays Ally in the movie ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story.’ (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

I’d be photographing while a scene was shot at Soul Brew, a coffee and brunch cafe in Bellmore. But earlier that day, Debra filmed a scene at home, and I went there shortly after filming wrapped up.

First Debra enthusiastically told me about the evolution of ‘Wait List.’

Initially, she wrote it as a one act comedy about the very unexpected hook up between 40-something Lisa and 20-something Carter, her adopted son’s childhood friend. 

But the characters stayed with her, as Debra imagined what might happen – and why it might happen – if Lisa and Carter weren’t just a one night fling. So, over a surprisingly short time, Debra wrote the script for ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Movie.’ 

• BEC FORDYCE – portrays Lisa Chase

Merrick, N.Y., U.S. March 25, 2024. Co-lead BEC FORDYCE portrays Lisa Chase in the movie ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story.’ (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

Then actors BEC FORDYCE (Lisa) and KIM DIRECTOR (Ally, Lisa’s friend), and Debra, braved the chilly, windy weather for a few minutes, so I could capture outdoor portraits. 

• • TECH NOTE: I used my new Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens to capture the four portraits on this blogpost. 

at Soul Brew

• TRAVIS GRANT – portrays Carter Morgan

Bellmore, New York, U.S., March 25, 2024. Co-lead TRAVIS GRANT, who portrays Carter Morgan, goes over his script before filming starts for ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ scene at Soul Brew. (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

At Soul Brew, “All quiet on the set!” always meant, “Stay quiet and well out of sight” for me.

So then I’d stay near the front of the cafe and use my Nikkor Z 24-125mm lens to zoom in and capture action from a distance. 

Bellmore, New York, U.S., March 25, 2024. L-R, actors BEC FORDYCE and KIM DIRECTOR are in movie ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ scene at Soul Brew. (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

Since that was near where actors Travis Grant and Kate Brady made their entrance into the cafe scene, I found it fascinating to see them switch back and forth and back from light-hearted camaraderie to laser focus.

Bellmore, New York, U.S., March 25, 2024. L-R, actors TRAVIS GRANT (Carter Morgan) and KATE BRADY (Diane,Carter’s girlfriend) wait for their entrance cue in ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ scene at Soul Brew. (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

In fact, the boundless good cheer, skill, and professionalism of the entire cast and crew that long afternoon into night made a deep impression on me.

I can’t wait to see ‘Wait List: A Love Story.’ 

Bellmore, New York, U.S., March 25, 2024. While the crew sets up lighting for a scene in  ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story,’ actors have some down time. (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

Bellmore, New York, U.S., March 25, 2024. From front to back, JOHN MAREAN films as Soul Brew manager portrays a barista in ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ scene at Soul Brew. (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

• DEBRA MARKOWITZ – screenwriter, director

Merrick, N.Y., U.S. March 25, 2024. DEBRA MARKOWITZ is the screenwriter, director of the movie ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story.’ (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

• ROB GRAYDON – 1ST AD

Merrick, N.Y., U.S. March 25, 2024. ROB GRAYDON is 1st AD, Assistant Director, of the movie ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story.’ He’s also the director/editor of ‘Sesame Street Digital’ and co-host of ‘The Stabby Road’ podcast. (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

FEATURE PHOTO (top of post): Bellmore, N.Y., U.S. March 25, 2024. L-R, co-leads TRAVIS GRANT and BEC FORDYCE pose for photo during a break shooting scene for ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ at Soul Brew. (© Ann Parry)

‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’: my PHOTO GALLERY

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