Hey Dad
A daydreamer drives to his hometown for his estranged father’s funeral with no car radio to distract him.
Inspired by hand-me-down jackets, David Lynch, daydreams, Steven Spielberg, diner coffee with Splenda, Manchester by the Sea (2016), Happy Madison Productions, and the discography of Radiohead.Created by Rolan B. Doherr
Produced by Kate White
Cinematography by Ian Lee
2026
Proof of Concept
Written, prepped, shot, scored, and edited within a week for the Wilmington Fundraiser.
Director: Rolan B. Doherr
Cinematographer: Ian Lee
1st AC: Sadie Tucker
2nd AC: Grant Nicholls
Sound: Sam Hall
Score: Amar Donepudi
Locations: Chris Cohens
Projectionist: Rolan B. Doherr
MARK, our protagonist, needs a distraction from writing the eulogy. Memories flood in from an old flame, but so do old emotions.
Wilmington Fundraiser
Fundraising Part 1
The Live Oaks venue which was hosted by Peggy Badour was a great opportunity to have an in person event to premiere the proof of concept and to create traction for the film. The event was put together by Hey Dad’s producer and with the help of Peggy and her team, Hannah and Cece.
Our team was able to contact several local artists from Wilmington and Charlotte to donate their artwork to help us raise money for the event. Through their work and the donations from our sponsors, we were able to raise over $2,000. There’s still work to be done and art that can be bought! Please visit our store or donation page, all proceeds go directly to the budget and production of Hey Dad.
Wilmington Fundraiser Videography by Taylen Light.
Live Oaks, owned by Peggy Badour
Hey Dad
screening
Once filming is completed, we will have a screening in Charlotte, NC. Sip City Market & Bottle Shop
“It’s happening this year pal.”
…Will be announced at the end of March.