Granted my vote is weighted because I was a part of this production. Gary has nothing but a bright future ahead of him. Gary frames beautiful shots, can build any prop you can imagine (this kid built the wagon), edits to perfection, and is a fantastic actor. First and foremost he is one of the best directors I've worked with. He is patient and knows how to get the response he wants out of his actors.
I'd like to take the opportunity to say thanks to Gary for letting me drive the wagon like a maniac, stand in for Gary in a few scenes, being the unnamed face in several shoots and being handful of dead bodies lying face down (I think I still have sand in my sinuses). And although most shots were delayed by unpaid actors who didn't show and we spent innumerable hours standing around waiting, it is an experience I would never trade. Thanks man.
IF YOU ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO FIND THIS MOVIE, SEE IT. IT IS A GREAT FIRST EFFORT AND IS WORTH YOUR TIME. YOU WILL ENJOY IT.