Initially, the film was about a missing person, but ultimately the film became more of a character study about the young man suspected of being involved with the disappearance. I wanted to explore the life of this person and the “why” behind people’s perceptions of him. My main goal when making the film was to create a sense of isolation for Charlie. I wanted to use the landscape as a threat itself, limiting the dialogue where I could, and letting the visuals, sound and music tell the story. I wanted to show that through isolation comes helplessness. However, it was important to me at the end of the film there was a sense of resolution and hope for the future of Charlie. The film was independently funded through Whim films in Ireland along with two commercial production companies I’m signed with, Sonny London and Anorak Berlin. We also received support from the local Waterford arts council in Ireland. It’s been a long journey getting this film from script to screen. I’m so grateful to have had the pleasure of working with some wonderful people long the way. This is a film that was made by the love and dedication of an amazing team. I’m very much looking forward to seeing people’s reactions and hope that it spreads as quickly as a bad rumor does in a small town in the best way possible.