The sad word came late yesterday evening that Dav Gerrells, who owned and operated Cafe 99 in Reidsville, North Carolina for many years, passed away after a brief illness over the weekend. I used to eat at Cafe 99 when I still lived in Reidsville and Dav always made me feel welcome. The man was a thoroughly great guy and he was an amazing cook.
Early in 2007 I entered a filmmaking competition for the Fox television reality series On The Lot. Entrants had to make a short film and submit it for the opportunity to be a contestant on the show. Friends and family encouraged me to take a swing at it. It was a very trying and strenuous two weeks from initial concept to finished product but in the end "Schrödinger's Bedroom" was in the can and shipped off on DVD to Hollywood.
We filmed the first scene of the movie in Cafe 99. It's been a very long time since I'd rewatched this. Thought I would share it tonight, in Dav's memory. His establishment really helped set the mood for the film. There are quite a few people in this film who I've had the honor and privilege of knowing for a very long time, and I think that Dav makes his presence felt in it, too.
So here it is, from February 2007: "Schrödinger's Bedroom"
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