Ko/Hawk Pictures Presents
A Film by Matt Kowalski
A Rapid Production
In Association with WildClay Entertainment
Dying Midwestern
Cast
Jim Lessin - Dave Gerjets
Trevis Okeefe - Will Farley
Frank U. Faulk - Justin Hawkins
Jesse Jefferson - Alia Mortensen
Wayne Savage - Alex Cole
Lady Boulder - Carol Vnuk
Zane Boulder - Matt Kowalski
The Fortune Teller - Scott Jenson
Tony Swanson - Tony Cezch
Little Brother - Nate Lassen
Sammi Faulk - Sammi Jo Faulkner
Bernie Johnson - Jacob Swogger
Bruno Johnson - Eric Kearns
Smedley - Randy Schmelling
Eljay - Chris Holbrook
Hippy Bob - Bob Rinn
Dave - Derek Miller
Dirk Winters - Benji Rusthoven
Brenda - Kate Tschida
Steve - Brandon Kelly Borg
Victoria Robinson - Amy Donlin
Danica - Kristen Adams
Ivan Barber - Chars Bonin
Cheryl Lessin - Kathy Olson
Darcy - Angie Holbrook
Johnnie - Johnnie Timm
Charlie - Max Felsheim
Ex Gambler 1 - Casey Palbicki
Ex Gambler 2 - Chris Gorman
Phil - Dale Faulkner
Deputy/Thug - Andrew Wold
Barfly - James Angle
Waiter 1 - Miguel Arellano
Waiter 2 - Elias E. Addison
Bartender - Cindy Faulkner
Ice Cream Girl - Becca Kornell
Ice Cream Buyer - Stephanie Kornell
Christian - Derek Faulkner
Vanessa - Katelynn Rogers
Gambler 1 - Richard Kowalski
Gambler 2 - Laurie Kowalski
Bouncer 1 - Jerry Olson
Bouncer 2 - Tommy
Bouncer 3 - Dane
Hippies
Phil Bernstien
Andrew Wold
Kyle Pfeifer
Casey Wild Clay
James Angle
Park Extras
Gracie Kowalski
Quinten Kornell
Connie Gardas
Holly Olson
Savanna Harff
Tom Harff
Diner Extras
Ted Engen
Sean Gaona
Bill Kordopetoulas
Sheena Schwaab
Suzy Sanwheech
Joey Gardas
Connie Gardas
Bowling Alley Extras
Cindy Faulkner
Jean Gerjets
Jim Wheat
Bret Mady
Tom Degree
Executive Producers
Mark and Candice Lessin
Produced by
Matt Kowalski
Justin Hawkins
Casey Wild Clay
Ted Engen
Screenplay by
Justin Hawkins
Matt Kowalski
Story by
Matt Kowalski
Roque E. Wood
Music by
Kyle Pfeiffer
Jacob Swogger
Sound Editor
Chad Wild Clay
Cinematography by
Justin Hawkins
Matt Kowalski
Casey Wild Clay
Edited by
Justin Hawkins
Matt Kowalski
Casting by
Matt Kowalski
Justin Hawkins
Associate Producers
Darcy Kornell
Quinten Kornell
James Angle
Directed by
Matt Kowalski
Additional Cinematography by
Scott Jensen
Ted Engen
Props/Special Effects Provided by
Hollywood Pyrotechnics
Mira LaCous
Robert Rowe
Ben Lubbers
James Angle
Technical Consultants
Hollywood Pyrotechnics
Mira LaCous
Robert Rowe
James Angle
Graphic Artist
Casey Wild Clay
Action
Justin Hawkins
Matt Kowalski
Makeup/Storyboard Artist
Justin Hawkins
Key Grips
Kyle Pfeifer
Tony Czech
Will Farley
Andrew Wold
Wayne Faulkner
Mira LaCous
Robert Rowe
Kathy Olson
Holly Olson
Production Assistant
Darcy Kornell
Kraft Services
Wayne and Cindy Faulkner
Amy Donlin
Kathy and Jerry Olson
Special Thanks to
Wayne and Cindy Faulkner
Darcy Kornell
Chris and Angie Holbrook
Peter Shortridge
Jerry and Kathy Olson
James Angle
Amy Donlin
Ted and Lacey Engen
Phil Bernstein
Cheryl Brooks
Ron Rains
Ted Engen Sr.
Julie Engen
Ben Lubbers
James Angle
Mark Lessin
Candace Lessin
Matt Welles
Shot on Location In Minnesota:
Saint Paul
Minneapolis
Blaine
Coon Rapids
Zimmerman
Osceola
Andover
Centerville
Locations
B.K. Diner, Coon Rapids, MN
Blainebrook Bowl, Blaine, MN
Iker Manufacturing, Zimmerman, MN
Mady’s Bowling and Lounge, Columbia Heights, MN
Rock Bottom Bar, Zimmerman, MN
Sand Creek Park, Coon Rapids, MN
The Shortridge Mansion, Saint Paul, MN
The Shortstop Bar and Grill, Coon Rapids MN
S.R.O., Saint Francis, MN
Twin Cities Transportation Museum, Saint Paul, MN
Video Buyer’s Group, Coon Rapids, MN