Behind-The-Scenes

“Walk Away” co-producer James Manning created this wonderful time-lapse video of the entire film production. It shows what life is like at the cabin during filming, and uses various audio elements captured between takes. Take a trip to the cabin with us!

Beware of spoilers!

Meet the Cast

  • Alyssa Talbot

    SAMANTHA

    Alyssa is an actor, cashew cheese aficionado, drag queen wannabe, and animal lover. She’s enjoyed living on both coasts of the US and when she’s not vacationing in remote cabins with her friends, prefers to be in the sunshine by the ocean. She’s a proud member of the Walk Away film family and plans to collaborate with them for years to come.

  • Faith Kelly

    RACHAEL

    Before Faith pursued filmmaking she was a just a freaky homeschooled kid managing a gas station in the Appalachians' of Pennsylvania. After a fateful night shift her manager told her she needed to follow her dreams. Within a month, she was building her reel through acting in independent films & working background on major motion pictures and high profile television shows to learn everything she could. 'Hone your intensity! Create relentlessly!'

  • Ben Bocko

    DAVE

    Ben is an Actor, Director, and Photographer based in New York City. Over the last decade, his work has brought him across the country and overseas, allowing him to connect and collaborate with a number of amazing people and organizations. He is excited to be a part of Walk Away and now considers the cast and crew to be a perfect addition to his creative family.

  • Amy Zubieta

    ANNIE

    Amy is an actor, singer, yoga teacher, music teacher, vegan, animal-lover and mom! Her home base is in Central New York where she spends approximately 6 months of the year hibernating throughout the winter. She is best known for her work in independent films and musical theatre in the CNY area and was super excited to venture to Vermont and hang out in the woods with her Walk Away family.

  • Chris Faria

    MIKE

    Chris is an actor in “Walk Away.”

The Filmmakers

  • Matthew Nash

    PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, WRITER & EDITOR

    Nash is the director of the award-winning documentary “16 Photographs At Ohrdruf,” as well as several short films. He is the Chair of Film at Lesley University, and the former publisher of the magazine Big Red & Shiny. Nash & Egan have collaborated as Harvey Loves Harvey since 1992, and are represented by Gallery Kayafas in Boston.

  • Jason Egan

    PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, WRITER & SOUNDTRACK

    Egan has a long history in film & television in NYC. He has worked as Production Coordinator on several major films, and recently was Art Department Coordinator for “Law & Order: SVU.” He published the music review site “7 Inches” for over a decade, and ran his own record label Sweaters & Pearls.

  • Rob Coshow

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & CINEMATOGRAPHER

    Rob found his love of photography with a cereal box prize 110 camera at age 7. He’s turned that love into a career as a professional photographer.

    Creating images for ad agencies and other high-end clients, his visually multi-lingual approach includes many different styles, techniques and treatments to meet his client’s needs.

  • James Manning

    Executive Producer & Audio Director

    James Manning is an artist and curator with a long history in the arts community of Boston. For more than twenty years, James has curated dozens of exhibitions and he has designed and installed hundreds of exhibits for many of Boston’s alternative arts venues, galleries and museums.

  • Joey Kolbe

    LEAD CAMERA & PHOTOGRAPHY

    Joey Kolbe is a Wildlife Photographer and Cinematographer for sports and live action narrative. He has shot for National Geographic, Discovery, Formula One and MotoGP, he also specializes in Special Effects and Stop Motion Animation. He teaches Cinematography & shares his passion for filmmaking with the next generation.

  • Emily Barone

    2ND UNIT DIRECTOR & CAMERA

  • Grier Minos

    PRODUCTION COORDINATOR & KEY GRIP

  • Scott Bausemer

    BOOM OPERATOR & AUDIO

  • Zack Pullano

    DIT & CAMERA

  • Becky Bettencourt

    PRODUCTION ARTIST & HMU

Talk Back

Check out this conversation between filmmakers Matthew Nash & Jason Egan, created for the Indie Horror Film Festival. They discuss making “Walk Away” and Jason’s experience living in the cabin during COVID quarantine.

Two indie filmmakers talk about their process, and the fun of making movies in the woods. What’s not to love?