I first met Morgan Mead a little over a month ago. He was spreading the word about a film he had been working on for 3 years. It was quite an undertaking. Morgan is the Director of “My Name is Jerry”, a film about a 40 something guy whose life is boring and stale until he accidentally stumbles upon the wrong party. The 20 somethings at the party take an odd liking to to Jerry and it turns his life around.  The film is funny and fast paced. The premiere was beyond my expectations.

Morgan Mead -- Director

There were over 800 in attendance Thursday night at Muncie’s Horizon Convention Center. The City of Muncie and Ball State University really opened all of their resources to the film and this amazing premiere event. The university actually funded a large portion of the budget. It also supplied students, filling a huge part of the crew. The students received credit hours for their participation in the shooting of  “My Name is Jerry”.

The cast were all professionals. The lead was Doug Jones (Silver Surfer, Pan’s Labyrinth, Hell Boy). Doug is an amazingly versatile performer. He as well as most of the cast and crew were Ball State Alumni.

The attendance alone makes this Premiere something special. But the calabre of talent in the room and the appreciation shown to all involved in the process of bringing this film to life, was refreshing and inspiring. Truly a night to be remembered.

"My Name is Jerry" lead actor Doug Jones

Photos by Kate Chaplin