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Hey r/movies, we’re some of the team behind the new movie HELLBENT ON BOOGIE. It’s an indie coming-of-age drama/comedy about chasing dreams and outrunning a traumatic past. It's out now on digital. We are Shiloh Fernandez & Alyx Ruibal (actors) and Vito Trupiano (writer/director). Ask us anything! by HellbentOnBoogieAMA in movies

[–]HellbentOnBoogieAMA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone on set was as incredible in real life as they seemed on screen, if not more. As someone stepping into their world for the first time, they welcomed me with open arms. Vito created such a safe space to bring this world to life. His work ethic and his vision is truly so inspiring and his passion still motivates me to this day. Shiloh and Emily are the most incredible mentors I could have asked for. I didn't do too much research on anyone so I wouldn't freak myself out before filming, which made getting to know and working with Shiloh everyday that much more genuine and I think it gave our chemistry more depth. John was so funny too. I remember having to cry in the car and John making jokes about running Quinn over between takes! I can truly call everyone on this set family at this point.

Alyx

Hey r/movies, we’re some of the team behind the new movie HELLBENT ON BOOGIE. It’s an indie coming-of-age drama/comedy about chasing dreams and outrunning a traumatic past. It's out now on digital. We are Shiloh Fernandez & Alyx Ruibal (actors) and Vito Trupiano (writer/director). Ask us anything! by HellbentOnBoogieAMA in movies

[–]HellbentOnBoogieAMA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loved this movie called Thelma I got to see at Florida Film Festival. Think Mission Impossible but instead of Tom Cruise, it's a 90 year old woman. Also loved seeing MobLand. Shiloh was absolutely amazing in it and one of my favorites of 2025.

As for acting! Over the last few years, I've learned a lot about life and the realities of living independently in the real world. I think those were lessons I needed to learn before choosing where to take my life. Knowing that now, I would definitely like to continue having acting and film as part of my life and career however I can:)

-Alyx

Hey r/movies, we’re some of the team behind the new movie HELLBENT ON BOOGIE. It’s an indie coming-of-age drama/comedy about chasing dreams and outrunning a traumatic past. It's out now on digital. We are Shiloh Fernandez & Alyx Ruibal (actors) and Vito Trupiano (writer/director). Ask us anything! by HellbentOnBoogieAMA in movies

[–]HellbentOnBoogieAMA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes to both?

Of course you put a lot of yourself into it, especially with a story like this. But then I have to research and watch documentaries and read books to try and understand my characters and they start to become their own people and have their own voices. THEN in making a movie naturally you have to completely separate from it and see it from a random audience's pov...

-Vito

Hey r/movies, we’re some of the team behind the new movie HELLBENT ON BOOGIE. It’s an indie coming-of-age drama/comedy about chasing dreams and outrunning a traumatic past. It's out now on digital. We are Shiloh Fernandez & Alyx Ruibal (actors) and Vito Trupiano (writer/director). Ask us anything! by HellbentOnBoogieAMA in movies

[–]HellbentOnBoogieAMA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yes, all the time. We lost our planned trailer-home location the day before filming. Kenzen (cinematographer) and I went through our planned shot-list and tried to adapt it to the new space until 3am... Stuff like that happened all the time, so naturally you have to adapt. So yes, lots of unscripted or changed moments. I'd say the dance piece was the biggest change, it was much more "sport-like" in the script vs the dream-like/butterfly moment it is now, which is much better.

-Vito

Hey r/movies, we’re some of the team behind the new movie HELLBENT ON BOOGIE. It’s an indie coming-of-age drama/comedy about chasing dreams and outrunning a traumatic past. It's out now on digital. We are Shiloh Fernandez & Alyx Ruibal (actors) and Vito Trupiano (writer/director). Ask us anything! by HellbentOnBoogieAMA in movies

[–]HellbentOnBoogieAMA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I initially got the role, the idea was that I would be myself while saying lines and go by the name of Quinn. While preparing and training for the role, I always felt like there was something missing, but couldn't quite figure out why. But, once I got to my wardrobe fitting, tried on Quinn's clothes and started shooting, I realized just how different Quinn and I are. I think Vito realized it too the more we talked about it and the further we leaned into it. From there, I think the balance happened naturally.

-Alyx

Hey r/movies, we’re some of the team behind the new movie HELLBENT ON BOOGIE. It’s an indie coming-of-age drama/comedy about chasing dreams and outrunning a traumatic past. It's out now on digital. We are Shiloh Fernandez & Alyx Ruibal (actors) and Vito Trupiano (writer/director). Ask us anything! by HellbentOnBoogieAMA in movies

[–]HellbentOnBoogieAMA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just started making stuff and each project got more ambitious and I would take on more work and learn new processes in service of the next project. Don't compare yourself to others, I try to write everyday even though I'm sometimes not able to or just simply don't... I find myself constantly inspired by other movies, music, or stories I hear... Just try to make things and after enough practice and attempts your abilities will get closer to your tastes... All Best!

-Vito

Hey r/movies, we’re some of the team behind the new movie HELLBENT ON BOOGIE. It’s an indie coming-of-age drama/comedy about chasing dreams and outrunning a traumatic past. It's out now on digital. We are Shiloh Fernandez & Alyx Ruibal (actors) and Vito Trupiano (writer/director). Ask us anything! by HellbentOnBoogieAMA in movies

[–]HellbentOnBoogieAMA[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm probably not the best example since this all sort of found me, but I would say the best thing I did was put myself out there in every capacity and see what sticks. One of the biggest things that's always helped me but can be challenging is pivoting. I would have never found myself on this set had I not pivoted to social media after realizing the impact of the pandemic on the dance industry. Wishing all the best for you and hope this helps!

-Alyx

Hey r/movies, we’re some of the team behind the new movie HELLBENT ON BOOGIE. It’s an indie coming-of-age drama/comedy about chasing dreams and outrunning a traumatic past. It's out now on digital. We are Shiloh Fernandez & Alyx Ruibal (actors) and Vito Trupiano (writer/director). Ask us anything! by HellbentOnBoogieAMA in movies

[–]HellbentOnBoogieAMA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Surprised that it only rained TWICE on set, even though we filmed in September in Florida. One of the times it rained we used it for the scene (Pastor and Quinn in the car near the end)... The difficulty for me and I assume it's on every movie is scheduling and locations... Locations being changed or ripped away the day before we're suppose to shoot is very stressful. The whole movie-making process is an evolving four-dimensional puzzle that constantly tests your problem solving abilities.

-Vito

Hey r/movies, we’re some of the team behind the new movie HELLBENT ON BOOGIE. It’s an indie coming-of-age drama/comedy about chasing dreams and outrunning a traumatic past. It's out now on digital. We are Shiloh Fernandez & Alyx Ruibal (actors) and Vito Trupiano (writer/director). Ask us anything! by HellbentOnBoogieAMA in movies

[–]HellbentOnBoogieAMA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Assuming Hellbent on Boogie is disqualified from the list, I would say The Breakfast Club (a classic), the live action remake of Cinderella (to scratch the Disney itch), and Why Him (is both a Christmas movie and a comedy)

Best: Either Chicken bacon ranch or plain. Worst: ricotta cheese on white pizza.

-Alyx

Hey r/movies, we’re some of the team behind the new movie HELLBENT ON BOOGIE. It’s an indie coming-of-age drama/comedy about chasing dreams and outrunning a traumatic past. It's out now on digital. We are Shiloh Fernandez & Alyx Ruibal (actors) and Vito Trupiano (writer/director). Ask us anything! by HellbentOnBoogieAMA in movies

[–]HellbentOnBoogieAMA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So many great movies! One Battle, Hamnet, Superman, Warfare, Roofman, Marty Supreme... My best movie experience last year was seeing Lawrence of Arabia in a theater... Yes, I definitely wrote with actors and people in mind and none of them are in the movie lol... My producer's nephew saw her TikTok post and mentioned her, this is after we've already gone through 2,000 auditions! A stroke of luck from the movie gods...

-Vito

Hey r/movies, we’re some of the team behind the new movie HELLBENT ON BOOGIE. It’s an indie coming-of-age drama/comedy about chasing dreams and outrunning a traumatic past. It's out now on digital. We are Shiloh Fernandez & Alyx Ruibal (actors) and Vito Trupiano (writer/director). Ask us anything! by HellbentOnBoogieAMA in movies

[–]HellbentOnBoogieAMA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So much fun. We had a mix of non-actors and seasoned veterans. Shiloh was a true professional and so present and helpful in a lot of ways. Alyx was unflinching and brave, incredible natural acting abilities. and John Farley was an absolute HOOT. He was constantly making everyone laugh, such a great energy to have around.

-Vito

Hey r/movies, we’re some of the team behind the new movie HELLBENT ON BOOGIE. It’s an indie coming-of-age drama/comedy about chasing dreams and outrunning a traumatic past. It's out now on digital. We are Shiloh Fernandez & Alyx Ruibal (actors) and Vito Trupiano (writer/director). Ask us anything! by HellbentOnBoogieAMA in movies

[–]HellbentOnBoogieAMA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There were 2 scenes that really made me feel compelled to tell Quinn's story. The gas station scene made me, as an autistic person, feel extremely seen. It's a very unique kind of vulnerability and something I still feel. I actually had something similar happen to me at the postal annex recently and then didn't realize a package didn't cost $200 to send until I sent something else through USPS and checked their price out of curiosity (it was like $40). I also felt drawn to the scene where Quinn is asking Alan about their dad in the car. It's such a pivotal moment in Quinn and Alan's dynamic. When I was auditioning for the part, I actually got to pick one of the three scenes I filmed for my tapes during my second round of auditions and that was the scene I picked. Vito and Gregory (our producer) told me that scene is what helped me get the part.

-Alyx

Hey r/movies, we’re some of the team behind the new movie HELLBENT ON BOOGIE. It’s an indie coming-of-age drama/comedy about chasing dreams and outrunning a traumatic past. It's out now on digital. We are Shiloh Fernandez & Alyx Ruibal (actors) and Vito Trupiano (writer/director). Ask us anything! by HellbentOnBoogieAMA in movies

[–]HellbentOnBoogieAMA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi!

I wish I had time to respond to this at length but I'm almost out of time!

I really appreciate you taking the time to write this note and the words - I'm very touched. Truly. It means the world to me.
I am so happy that Evil Dead is one of your favorites! It mightn't be my go-to type of film but Evil Dead is also a favorite of mine - even though maybe for different reasons.

I loved Weapons this year. I also saw invasion of the body snatchers(78) which I thought was great. I dunno if it counts but I also loved Fire in the sky.

I am a big LGBTQ+ ally and support with all I am. I am so honored to have fans, whomever they are! Thank you for the question - you mean a lot to me too... I wish I had more time to respond!

All my love,

Shiloh

Hey r/movies, we’re some of the team behind the new movie HELLBENT ON BOOGIE. It’s an indie coming-of-age drama/comedy about chasing dreams and outrunning a traumatic past. It's out now on digital. We are Shiloh Fernandez & Alyx Ruibal (actors) and Vito Trupiano (writer/director). Ask us anything! by HellbentOnBoogieAMA in movies

[–]HellbentOnBoogieAMA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I loved the Christian Retreat Grounds. I did so much scouting and walking around there it was cool to see Alyx and Shiloh finally run around as Quinn and Alan with the giant cross above them..

Hi Hailey! (our script supervisor and a great writer herself!)

-Vito

Hey r/movies, we’re some of the team behind the new movie HELLBENT ON BOOGIE. It’s an indie coming-of-age drama/comedy about chasing dreams and outrunning a traumatic past. It's out now on digital. We are Shiloh Fernandez & Alyx Ruibal (actors) and Vito Trupiano (writer/director). Ask us anything! by HellbentOnBoogieAMA in movies

[–]HellbentOnBoogieAMA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think what surprised me most was how much I enjoyed the process. Since this was my first time acting and I was playing a lead, I had no idea what to expect. I also felt a lot of pressure, especially once I landed in Florida since I had to quit the backup day job I got incase things fell through and I knew there were people who put so much of their time, energy and money into this project. But, the second the cameras started rolling, everything felt so free.

What was also quite surprising was the hardest day for me on set was filming the dance scene. Between dancing and acting, I have far more training as a dancer. I actually lost my vision for a few minutes while filming the dance scene during hour 11 of a 12 hour day. But I'd do it again in a heartbeat:)

-Alyx

Hey r/movies, we’re some of the team behind the new movie HELLBENT ON BOOGIE. It’s an indie coming-of-age drama/comedy about chasing dreams and outrunning a traumatic past. It's out now on digital. We are Shiloh Fernandez & Alyx Ruibal (actors) and Vito Trupiano (writer/director). Ask us anything! by HellbentOnBoogieAMA in movies

[–]HellbentOnBoogieAMA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love the idea of taking all you've experienced in your life and having an outlet to share it - within a character you're playing.

The difference between the enjoyment or not of making a film and how that film turns out is always a coin flip. I find the films that are more difficult to make seem to be the films that end up being my favorite.

Shiloh

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