Step Back, Doors Closing
movie

What if one day… was all it took?
Released February 13, 2026
Overview
After a chance encounter on the DC metro, Ryan and Julisa spend the next twenty-four hours discussing their hopes, dreams, and fears. Slowly but surely, they reveal more and more about themselves, and fall in love.
Cast

Carmen Berkeley
as
Julisa

Reilly Walters
as
Ryan

Michelle Macedo
as
Sierra

Ashley Romans
as
Kesang

Mershad Torabi
as
Mohammed

Janae Palmer
as
Filly from New York

Al Sotto
as
Restaurant Server

Steven C. Fisher
as
Middle Seat Passenger

Geri Courtney-Austein
as
Kristen

Barney Fitzpatrick
as
Chef Concierge

Emmanuel Taye
as
Homeless Man
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Cassie Anderson
as
Front Desk Clerk
Crew

Carter Ward
as
Director

Carter Ward
as
Producer
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Brock Jolet
as
Visual Effects

Carter Ward
as
Writer
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Kathryn Crabtree
as
Producer
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Jane Hollon
as
Producer
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Paloma Estevez
as
Original Music Composer
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Gordon Antell
as
Editor
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Matthew Glasner
as
Casting Director
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Taylor Gray Burke
as
Costume Designer
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Natalie Clark
as
Music Supervisor
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Phoenix Steele
as
Costume Designer