Pauline Hamilton
Pauline began her career in neuroscience, earning a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University and conducting doctoral research at Weill Cornell Medicine. She ultimately transitioned from science to filmmaking, driven by a desire to explore the subjective truths that data cannot capture.
Lauren Ledger
Lauren graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Performing Arts on a full-ride scholarship. Lauren is a former competitive fencer, placing third at the Tennessee state championships.
Amy Jia
Amy graduated from Northwestern University as a Division-1 fencer. She is also an artist, guitar player, and singer.
Celester Rich
Celester Rich is both an actor and competitive fencer. Celester and Pauline met while training together at Fencers Club, one of the country's most elite fencing clubs. Celester brings firsthand experience of the sport to the role.
David Couter
David Couter is a New York based actor originally from Chattanooga, TN. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from the University of Memphis. Currently, David directs and teaches theatre with Inside Broadway in the NYC public schools.
An independent feature film.
Towards Towanda is an independent feature film written and directed by Pauline Hamilton.
Presented by Rare Bird Media
Target Production: July 2027
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November 2026 — March 2027
Fundraising & Development
Financing and project development.
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January — June 2027
Pre-Production
Locations, permits, props, and equipment.
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July 2027 · Approx. 23 days
Principal Photography
Approximately 23 days of filming.
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August — September 2027
Post-Production & Promotion
Editing, finishing, and promotional materials.
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September 2027
Film Completion & Festival Submissions
Final film completion and festival applications.
Projected schedule · Dates and milestones are subject to financing and final production planning.