Country: United States
Language: English

About the film:
A grieving father takes his two young children on an unexpected cross-country road trip after losing their home during the 2008 financial crisis, as the journey—seen largely through a child’s perspective—slowly reveals a deeper and more troubling purpose.

About the filmmaker:
Cole Webley is an American filmmaker known for his emotionally grounded, character-driven storytelling. After building a career directing commercials and short films, he made his feature debut with Omaha (2026), which premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival. The film, a deeply empathetic portrait of a father and his children navigating hardship during the Great Recession, established Webley as a promising new voice in independent cinema. Prior to his feature work, he directed award-winning short films and commercial projects, bringing a strong visual sensibility and humanistic focus to his storytelling.

GATEWAY FILM FOUNDATION RECEIVES MAJOR SUPPORT FROM
Ohio Arts Council
Greater Columbus Arts Council
The Columbus Foundation
Campus Partners

WITH HELP FROM
G&J Pepsi
WOSU Public Media