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When Will the Day Glow?

Release Date:
September 25th, 2025

Starring:
Jada Ann Chevalier

Directed by:
Steve Sanchez Rosales

Music by:
Rachel Williams

About Writing Pre-Production Production Post-Production Release Gallery

About

June - July, 2025

Five Years:
The first PinkWhiteBlue Film released on September 25th, 2020; with this date quickly approaching I came up with ideas to celebrate the 5th anniversary. Five years may not seem like much, but it's a fifth of my life that I've dedicated to extracting the thoughts in my head and sharing them with you all. My initial idea was to make a 'behind the scenes video' that would

A film that takes place in The Bronx was always on my mind as I've set projects in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. The decision to shoot here was primarily made to see more of the borough and capture its unique features such as the mountainous terrain, droning highways, and the everyday people walking through the street.

At this moment the only story I had in mind was that of a single person walking alone early in the morning, for whatever reason. Maybe they were waiting for someone? Yearning for a special day to come? I didn't know, but taking these walks through what would become our set created the tone for what the project was about to become.

Writing

May - August, 2024

I was cautious about writing a screenplay about two friends. Many writers will teach that conflict is the key to a compelling story, I wanted to disagree and I wanted to write something sincere and compassionate. I wanted characters who could be gentle and kind, yet leave a profound impact on each other.

Luna and Terra were the core to this script, drafts consisted of them in different scenerios but the story was always Luna rejecting Terra and then making a surprise appearance at the park. Below you can read the first and final draft of the screenplay! Compare for yourself and see how much the story grew from that concept.

August 22nd, 2025 Final Draft

Pre-Production

June - August, 2024

This is the Place:
Location scouting took me to all corners of the Bronx. This part of the process is where imagination turns into reality, I was looking for the right place to set the scenes I had written and the location would serve two needs. I need places that aesthetically match the film's tone, and I could realistically shoot in. These photos depict Parkchester and Pelham Bay Park, both of which would be major sets for the production.

At this time I wanted a look that felt stranded and empty. A lot of shots in the film are wide with so much room to breathe, not only to emphasize loneliness but to also show as much of these neighborhoods as possible. Film can work as a time capsule and it was important to me for this project to also be a snapshot of what The Bronx looked like in 2024.

Production

August 10th - 21st, 2024

Opening Scene:
The first day of shooting took place on a rooftop which was not in the script, but our location had one so we used it and added it to the film. It was such a good location and it made the opening bigger and wider.

The biggest hurdle of the first day is getting all the nerves out, it's surreal being on set for the first time and actually making the movie. For this reason it's good to schedule a simple scene first, in this case the first scene had minimal dialogue and the tone is calm. But once the camera starts rolling it is pure magic and you realize what a privilege it is to be working on a project like this.

Restaurant Day:
This is the busiest set I've worked on, and this is what I had to be the most prepared for. This day required the most amount of actors, crew, and equipment. And on top of that we were renting out a restaurant so I was responsible for setting up and breaking down the set in the five hours we had for shooting.

The biggest lesson to take from that day is that I felt overwhelmed, but everyone on set had my back. It is important to be trusting of the cast and crew and we got a lot done despite the limited time and setbacks we had at the start. Everyone helped out beyond what was expected and I'm thankful for having such a caring amount of help that day!

Restaurant Day:
This is the busiest set I've worked on, and this is what I had to be the most prepared for. This day required the most amount of actors, crew, and equipment. And on top of that we were renting out a restaurant so I was responsible for setting up and breaking down the set in the five hours we had for shooting.

The biggest lesson to take from that day is that I felt overwhelmed, but everyone on set had my back. It is important to be trusting of the cast and crew and we got a lot done despite the limited time and setbacks we had at the start. Everyone helped out beyond what was expected and I'm thankful for having such a caring amount of help that day!

Post-Production

The Score:
The plan was to dig through my music collection and use some obscure instrumentals to fill the soundtrack for the film. During the editing sessions I realized that the music I chose wasn't working and I need something tailored for the film. Liam came in to compose music for the film in October and we spent a couple weeks trying to figure out what the sound of the film would be. Once we got our sound the rest of the process flowed nicely, focusing on what the emotions of each scene is and testing out demos in the edit.

The edit was faithful to the script. Nothing was cut out other than a few lines and alternate shots. The biggest challenge with assembling the cut together was keeping a good pace as this was the longest film I've edited at that point.

Release

Premiere Night:
We had a screening for about thirty people followed by audience questions for Jada, Pennelope, and I. We had a good night and most people enjoyed the film. I won't forget the memory of being able to celebrate our art with friends and family.

Looking Back:
I really like Walking on the Moon; I believe this is the most engaging film I've done and the most emotional film I've done. No other film is like this one. It's so unique and I'm fortunate to have found people that believe in this project to help create it!

Thanks for Watching!