Next Rung

/ Short Film (Director’s Cut)

Next Rung is a nationwide non-profit organization funded solely by donations and staffed by volunteers with experience as First Responders. Since 2018, Next Rung has provided thousands of active-duty and retired First Responders and their families with mental health support. This film was commissioned by the Embers Foundation to help support Next Rung’s important work during this era of unprecedented wildfires.

/ CREDITS

Client
The Embers Foundation
on behalf of Next Rung

Creative Team
Director: Matthew Gamlen
Producer: Jayson Bosteder
Assoc. Producer: Ami Zagata
DP: Jayson Bosteder
DP: Aaron Colussi
1st AC: Jesse Tobler
Swing: Tristan Stoch
Art: Josh Pino

Post Production
Editor: Matthew Gamlen
Editor: Scott Hanson
Sound Design & Mix: Lance Limbocker
Color: Joseph Bicknell

Talent
Next Rung: Charles Brown
Next Rung: Blake Stinnett
Father: Michael Gasperson
Mother: Mandy Gasperson
Son: Hudson Gasperson
Daughter: Harper Gasperson
Caller: Sean McGrath

Special Thanks
Cal Fire
US Forest Service
Glendale Fire Department
Koerner Camera
Gearhead Grip
Filmsupply
Musicbed