Roswell FM Launches Today

David Spence

More than four years ago screenwriter David Spence penned the quirky romantic comedy screenplay, “Roswell FM.” There were tentative plans to shoot the script as a feature film in the late fall of 2007. Those plans went on hold due to a screenwriter’s guild work stoppage. By the time the strike ended, financing priorities, career plans, and project choices changed and Roswell FM went on the shelf for nearly four years.

Stephen Griffin

Earlier in 2011, the project was resurrected and the task of directing the film was assigned to award-winning children’s film director, Stephen Griffin. Griffin had read the script, loved it, and just happened to be the roommate of screenwriter David Spence. Together Griffin and Spence spent the early part of the year collaborating with executive producer and mentor, Mark Medoff and making plans to shoot the picture.

In February the Roswell FM team added experienced producer Alan Trever to their lineup. In May the services of veteran casting director Cathy Henderson-Martin and director of photography Dave Brewer were secured. With these pros in place, a tremendous cast of comedic stars with impressive professional resumes was gradually added to the mix.

Today is D-Day for the shooting of Roswell FM. The launch of the filming schedule will begin with night time sessions. The entire film is being shot on location in southeast New Mexico.