
October Morning Productions
Blake Walton Film, TV, and Stage Projects
The Better Man Film
Fall 2026 In Pre-pre-production financing (producer, writer, director, casting)
Fall 2025:
Plans are underway to shoot a "spec" version of a 3 character short (WAKE) in Sarasota, FL. Utilizing hand-held single camera, skeleton crew, 1 main interior/exterior location, 1 secondary exterior night shoot, 1 secondary interior day shoot. The purpose of the "spec" is to experiment with style and mode before shooting the feature length version. (see video below for more)
"The Better Man Film" is a screenplay adapted from Blake Walton's stage play. The film features five characters plus background characters in two scenes. Plans are underway to shoot the feature in Los Angeles under a Micro or Ulta-Low budget agreement.
WAKE
Short film version of THE BETTER MAN in pre-production to be shot Fall-Winter 2025-26 in Sarasota.
The Better Man stage play
Thespis Theatre Festival, NYC
The Chain Theater Festival, NYC
Awards and Nominations:
The Chain Festival
Best Ensemble (win)
Best Supporting Actress - Jessica Rae Taylor (win)
Best Play - Blake Walton (nom.)
Best Director - Blake Walton (nom.)
Best Actor - Roger Wayne (nom.)
The Caregiver stage play
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