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First Wheels

​2017 | Commercial | AUADD & What Matters Productions | #FirstWheels
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"First Wheels" is a narrative commercial spot for Americans United Against Destructive Driving (AUADD). This non-profit pairs victims of destructive driving (texting while driving, drunk driving, etc.) with donated vehicles and transportation opportunities. Due to their partnership with the ride sharing service Lyft, they are now reaching and serving victims in 43 states and over 400 cities. Additionally, AUADD collaborates at the national and state levels, through strategic advocacy actions, to ensure government legislation that supports safe roads.

For more, visit AUADD.org. | Help AUADD raise funds for victim services at GoFundMe.com/AUADD
PRODUCTION
​Written & Directed
by Quinn Wilson

Producer & 1st AD, Caullen Hudson
Co-Produced by David Moran & Katharine O'Reilly
Production Coordinator, Taylor White

Cinematography by Sean Kelly
Assistant Camera & Gaffer, Derek Cox
Key Grip, Walt Arnett
Grip, Claude Renner

Sound Mixed by Mark Serletic
Art Director, Katharine O'Reilly

Wardrobe & Make-up by Madi Zielinski
Make-up Assistants, Sarah Sharp, Rose Nobs
Production Assistants, Kelsey Bunner, Morgan Bass, Ethan Finn, Rachel Puleo, Sofya Alberti
​Tow Truck by Enrique Torres
AUADD Team, Bill Piecuch & Sarah Gitersonke
CAST
Sam (Lead) |
 Carter Hayek
Jeana (Lead) | Izis Mollinedo
Teen Friend | Omar Sanchez
Teen Friend | Alethea Amira Hoyte-Johns
Mom | 
Erin Charchut
Dad | 
Steven Bernstein
Sam's Sister | 
Colleen
Mechanic | Tony Papaleo
Teen Girl On Street | Kelsey Bunner
Jeana's Son | Armon
Jeana's Baby | William
POST
Edited 
by Cassandra Tyler​
Sound Design & Score by Noise Floor
Composer Leads, Kristin Cott & Tony Dcott-Green

Color by Color Playground

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