The project came together 20 years after Barnetts own mom passed away when he was just 17.
It was my mom, Barnett recalled on X.
The director later found out the clip was from a 1999 school event, sent by his friends father.
(L-R) Luke Barnett and Tanner ThomasonSela Sheldon; Sela Shiloni
As a producer, Barnetts credits also include the Angus Cloud-led thrillerYour Lucky DayandLoitering with Intent.
His first feature,Fear, Inc., also directed by Masciale, premiered at Tribeca.
The pair currently have projects in development with multiple productions companies, including Todd Garners Broken Road.
They continue to be represented by Stride Management and attorney Chris Abramson.
