Fund Shadow of Innocence: An Independent Western Film

Shadow of Innocence is a Western independent short film being created by a small team of passionate creatives in the gorgeous backdrop of central Iowa. Mystery, adventure, and revenge are afoot in this story, set in a time when the Wild West seems almost a myth, but no one can escape its force. The Shadow of Innocence creative team sets its sights on filming in rural Iowa at the end of October 2024 and would like to introduce themselves to you for your consideration of supporting their mission to 'let the Wild West live on' if not for a brief moment.

Emily McCurdy

Director / Executive Producer

With an innate love for storytelling, Emily McCurdy studied Cinema, Creative Writing, and Theatre Arts at the University of Iowa. She strives to have a positive impact on people through her creative work. She currently works as a Commercial Producer.

Colby Jones

Executive Producer / Actor Cast as "The Stranger"

Colby Jones attended Millikin University and graduated with a degree in Musical Theatre. He currently works in marketing and advertising. He has long been a lover of cinema and Westerns in particular. Getting to create a Western with a great group of people is a dream come true for him.

Jefferson Farber

Actor Cast as "The Rogue"

Jefferson Farber is proud union actor who is also an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. He has appeared at American Conservatory Theatre, Seattle Rep, and Shakespeare Theatre Company in Mike Barlett’s award-winning play, King Charles III. Farber has also appeared in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.. Other Washington area credits include: Shakespeare’s R&J at Signature Theatre, All’s Well the Ends Well at Shakespeare Theatre Company, and Metamorphoses at Constellation Theatre Company. Regionally, Farber has appeared in Breaking the Code at Barrington Stage Company and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at Sierra Repertory Theatre. He also spent three seasons with the Colorado Festival of World Theatre, where he worked with such award winners as Stephen Sondheim, Peter Shaffer, Patti Lupone, and Zoe Caldwell. Farber can be seen in Season 2 of the Netflix streaming hit House of Cards, and in the NatGeo made for TV movie, Killing Kennedy. He received his B.F.A. from Millikin University and his M.F.A. at Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Academy at the George Washington University.

Garrett Cornelision

Actor Cast as "The Muscle"

Garrett Cornelison grew up in the theater and attended Simpson College on a theater scholarship. Raised by a family of artists he has pursued creativity in many forms. Garrett started his career in advertising and then as a commercial photographer in LA. He now runs a shop called The Dust Collective in Des Moines' East Village where he specializes in vintage clothing and designing and sewing unique garments.

Denise Myers

Actor Cast as "The Sneak"

Denise Myers recently retired from teaching at Millikin University. She is learning how to ride horses.