Falling Up

This is the inspiring, true story of Meg Johnson, a woman who accidentally fell off a 40′ cliff, became paralyzed, and surprisingly found happiness. Meg Johnson stars as herself in this engaging short film. Tagline: Falling down is part of life. Getting back up is part of living.

You may be interested to know that this was a short film that I hoped would kick off nCOURAGE.tv a channel I hoped would be filled with inspiring shorts that would help spread encouragement. It ended up being a video included in my Feed Your Happy app… and continues to be one of my favorite stories and experiences in film.

STARRING:
Meg Johnson – as herself
Kristy Bond – Meg’s mom
Jenny Cook – Meg (younger)
Rod Cook – Meg’s friend
Paul Sweat – principal
Angela Johanson – office worker
Brenda Wilcox – office worker
Becca Wilhite – office worker
Bruce Bartholomew – doctor
Cindy Stagg – doctor
Jacob Chamberlain – little reader
Cache Cook – little reader
Charlie Cook – little reader
Lindsay Smith – little reader
Brenda Chamberlain – librarian
Bailey Holmes – walflower
Patrea Griffeth

Written, produced, and directed by: Scott Wilhite

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY:
Brian K. Wilcox

AERIALS:
Zac Eskelsen
Helivate Films

MOTION GRAPHICS:
Ben Unguren
MostlyDocumentary.com

PRODUCTION SOUND:
Gerald Hartley

GAFFER:
Tyler Meiners

HAIR/MAKEUP
Ed Matsu

SOUND DESIGN:
Dan Carlisle
Soularium Studios

ORIGINAL MUSIC BY:
Lisle Moore

COLOR CORRECTION:
Russ Lasson – ColorMill

EDITED BY:
Scott Wilhite
Krisi Summers

SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Brian K. Wilcox
Nancy Wilhite
Daniel Mauer
David G. Wilkins
Caleb Kepsel
Jayne Kepsel
Gerald Hartley
Tyler Meiners
Ben Unguren
Dan Carlisle
Lisle Moore
Dave Richards
Paul Browning
Rod & Jenny Cook
Steve Nichols
Jason Hatfield
Jason Allred
Matt Williams
Brian Sullivan
Ryan Little
Amy Tuddenham
Heber Valley Medical Center
Douglas Hardy
Old Mill Elementary School
Kelly Giles
Becca Wilhite

© 2014 Big Sherpa Film Co.