Mr. Reliable

Don Meyers has perhaps more credits in local films than just about anyone around these parts. While Don auditioned for a role in One Came Home that was eventually deleted from the script, he didn't let that prevent him from stepping in and helping out wherever he could. Don was there at the table reads to lend a voice for the roles of actors who couldn't attend, for one reason or another. He was also the designer behind several products: the Rolling Fork Beer in the Mississippi bar scene and Delta Gold cigarettes. And he was a valuable member of the party scene, showing everyone else a thing or two about country dancing. Don's own acting experience goes back to his younger days in L.A. and even his hometown of Chicago, where he also learned his design skills (even serving as an artist for Playboy Magazine and a cubicle mate of Shel Silverstein). He was a valuable member of the One Came Home team. The following is a quick note he asked me to share with everyone. DT

Thanks, Tank and Willy for giving me a chance to be part of this fine production...as an extra, we're used to cold food, long hours and perhaps a chance of seeing a fleeting glimpse of ourselves in a movie. Well, with this production, the food was hot, the performances were hotter and yeah it WAS the hottest because it was shot in the middle of the summer. Throughout my little efforts in the film I was impressed with the level of professionalism that surrounded me...from the detail of the sets, the selection of props, the positioning and organizaton of extras and the incredible performances of the actors. I could tell at the outset that this wasn't just another movie. As the production progressed, one thing impressed me overall, and that was that everyone was so damn eager to participate. On most productions a lot of folks grouse about the petty stuff, but I didn't see any of this. Instead, I saw folks coming together to form a kind of bond, if you will, to see that this story becomes a proud achievement brought to life through the lens of an incredible cinematographer, Ryan Parker, and the direction and writing of both Willy and David. The fact that I could contribute a rusty ‘ol two step in the country dance scene is a memory I’ll always cherish together with all the friends that I met who were eager to join in and have some real ‘down home’ fun.