Travis Carlson, center, is pictured listening to Davies, left, and Aaron Rizzo from the camera team. "Mother's Day" is based on a true experience from filmmaker Travis Carlson's life, and it was set and shot in Chautauqua County. Photos by Cole Bielecki

Pictured are Michael Charles Wagner (left) and Lisa Ludwig reviewing their scripts prior to a dress rehearsal. Wagner plays Jordan and Ludwig plays Wendy in Travis Carlson's first feature film, "Mother's Day."