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COWBOY
The Movie
Meet Our Team
Director
Steph Martinez
STEPH is a Latinx and LGBTQIA+ filmmaker based in Los Angeles. When directing a queer-centric piece, Steph’s focus is giving it heart rather than stereotyping the traumas of queer life. Steph is the director of A New Era of Cowboy, winner of “Best LBGTQ Short” at the Palm Springs Movie Awards and the Santa Barbara International Short Fest, along with Seasons 2 – 5 of the award-winning series BOTHERED (Indieflix). They are a member of the Alliance of Women Directors.
Writer, Producer
Jacob Seidman
JACOB wrote and produced the short film Fall to Fame, which premiered in April 2021 on the LGBTQIA+ streaming service Dekkoo. His other recent writing and acting credits include the indie series Searching for Josh Brolin (SeekaTV), A New Era of Cowboy, and The Possible Life which is currently in the festival circuit.
Co-Writer
Katie Mary Garland
KATIE is a member of YouTube Channel Just Giggle It, where she writes, produces and acts in sketches and various web series. Just Giggle It has proudly accumulated over 142k subscribers and 50 million views with narrative content. Katie also writes for YouTube Channel Love XO , which tells short stories with a message aimed at middle and high school kids.
Producer
Jason Bowers
Jason Bowers is an award-winning executive producer. He started his career at a small boutique production company, before joining Paramount Pictures, leading branded content initiatives across film, television, and advertising. He now brings that experience to his role as Head of Production at World Within Studios, where he focuses on creating meaningful, impact-driven stories.
Cinematographer
Matthew Lynn
MATTHEW’s work has achieved worldwide theatrical release and been played at SXSW (2023 Audience Choice Winner), Cannes, Tribeca, TIFF, Frameline, Outfest and more while receiving both Gotham and Queerty award nominations. He has served as the cinematographer for work with QC Entertainment, NEON, Cadillac, Ford, Chevy, Nissan, Lush Cosmetics, Caitlyn Jenner, and The Tannenbuam Group.
Casting
Brigs/Ware Casting
BRIGS / WARE CASTING is the duo of Rachel Imbriglio, CSA and Walter Ware, CSA. They have more than 20 years of industry experience working for FX, Warner Brothers, Amazon, Disney, NBC, Apple+, ABC, Netflix, 20th/Hulu, and Lionsgate. They are also known for their associate work on the award-winning Jury Duty and Monster: Dahmer.
Line Producer
Meredith Petran
MEREDITH's production experience runs the gamut from commercials, television pilots, and YouTube content to feature films with multi-million-dollar budgets. Her background in marketing provides expertise in managing projects, people, and budgets of every size, making her a producer who holistically understands what it takes to unite creativity and costs.
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Event Info
Come Join Us For The PS Hot Rodeo!
Come out and enjoy the Palm Springs Gay Rodeo, May 1-3 2026 and be part of the magic of filmmaking.
We will be filming key scenes from the film during this live weekend event!
Tickets: www.psrodeo.org
Contact
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