Ready? OK!

2008 American film

April 17, 2008 (2008-04-17) (FilmOut San Diego)

Running time

93 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

Ready? OK! is a 2008 comedy film written, edited, and directed by James Vasquez, and produced by Daisy 3 Pictures.^[1]

Plot

Andrea Dowd (Carrie Preston), a single parent, is struggling to raise her ten-year-old son, Joshua (Lurie Poston). Andrea's concerned about Joshua's interests. Instead of wanting to be on the school wrestling team, Joshua strives to be on the cheerleading squad. When students are told to come to school dressed as an influential role model, Joshua chooses Maria von Trapp. The film explores Andrea's internal battle of wanting her son to be "normal," and embracing his individuality and accepting him as he is.^[2]^[3]

Cast

Michael Emerson as Charlie New
Carrie Preston as Andrea Dowd
Lurie Poston as Joshua Alexander "Josh" Dowd
John G. Preston as Alex Dowd
Kali Rocha as Halle Hinton
Tara Karsian as Sister Vivian
Sandra Ellis-Troy as Emily Dowd
Sam Pancake as Mabel
Stephanie D'Abruzzo as Normal Heights vocalist

Production

The film is loosely based on a short film of the same name. The short film is available on the DVD, First Out 3.

Awards

Best US Narrative Feature Film: 2008 FilmOut San Diego
Best Actress (Carrie Preston): 2008 FilmOut San Diego
Outstanding Emerging Talent (James Vasquez): 2008 FilmOut San Diego
Best of NewFest - Encore Screening at Brooklyn Academy of Music: 2008 NewFest NYC
Best Male Feature Film: 2008 North Carolina GLFF
Best Narrative Feature Film (Jury Award): 2008 Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival