MOCHILA: A PONY EXPRESS ADVENTURE with Danielle Chuchran

The Pony Express was one of the most legendary of the frontier trails in the American West. Riding for the Pony Express was a dangerous job. No one has an exact amount of riders that lost their life while delivering the mail. This short film was filmed on the actual Pony Express trail used over 150 years ago.
Written and Directed by John Lyde
Cinematography and Editing by John Lyde
Produced by John Lyde
Color Correction Ben Hoffman
Music by James Schafer and Tim Perrine
Visual Effects by Rob Field
Sound Design and Mix by Carlos Sanches
Foley Mixer Phil Raves
Foley Artist Scott Evan Anderson
CAST
Rider - Dani Chuchran
Crenshaw - Danny James
Gunner - Paul Hunt
Hinksen - Andrew James
Bo - Braxton McAllister
Quill - Corbett McAllister
Horseman - Loren Shumway
Station Keeper - Rafael Mendes
Man to Hang - Andy Jones
Little girl - Ruby Jones
Preacher - Andrew Johnson
Sheriff - Jake Stormoen
5 riders -
Rafael Mendes
Jesus Torres
Justin Struckle
Zane Mendehal
Loren shumway
CREW
1st AC - Paul Green
Drone Pilot - Zac Eskelsen
Key Grip - Jed Ivie
Boom Operator - Kevin Lyde
Soccer Mom Driver - KeAnna Day
Make-up/Hair - Abigail Steele and Ambria Powell
Lauren Spalding - Set Designer
Kurt Knight - Set Construction
A Very Special Thanks to:
Bud Lott
Mark Green
The Beagley Family
Belle
Jed Ivie
Sonja Nelson
Chris Newman
Arrowstorm
Lorien Lyde
James Cawley