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Indie Film Duo's SXSW Double Feature
15 Mar
Summary
- Two producers premiered two distinct films at SXSW.
- Their new company, Highway 10, launched in 2024.
- Filming locations included Altadena and Portland, Oregon.
Matt Smith and Dan Gedman, who met at the University of Kansas, have debuted two films at SXSW through their new production company, Highway 10, launched in 2024. The company's first projects, "The Saviors" and "Wishful Thinking," premiered back-to-back, reflecting the partners' excitement and trepidation.
"The Saviors" is a comedy-thriller about a couple who suspect their tenants, and was filmed in Altadena, California. "Wishful Thinking" explores a couple's relationship issues that may be causing global problems and was shot in Portland, Oregon, during 2025.
Highway 10 aims to produce genre-agnostic indie films with compelling central hooks or big ideas. The company's name references the road connecting their hometown of Kansas City to the University of Kansas, where their cinematic bond formed. They plan future projects, including a thriller titled "When a Stranger Venmos."
