Two friends find that their go-carts, dirt bikes, and RC cars can’t outrun adulthood.

Since second grade Matt and Ryan have shared the bond of speech impediments, weapons, and things that go fast. But as their last days of high school speed by, the two friends find that their go- carts, dirt bikes, and RC cars can’t outrun adulthood.

The story follows two best friends through a rough patch in their relationship. Matt is working hard to become a professional fisherman and finish his senior year of high school. Ryan was recently expelled from Hart High for calling in a bomb threat. As the year winds down, Ryan is running out of options while his best friend Matt is moving on in a different direction.

Following Matt and Ryan around for seven months was a great learning experience. What interested me most about getting to know the kids (besides their personalities) were the hobbies they pursued. Ryan is truly talented at riding Razor Scooters, and Matt wanted to start his fishing career, unfortunately both would be difficult careers to grow with. In the end of the film, there's a point where Ryan realizes it's time to grow up and his dreams and hobbies aren't going to happen for him. It worried me when Ryan turned towards the Military as an option for a career.

Towards the final days of filming, getting Matt and Ryan together became difficult. Their ten-year long friendship was coming to an end, over a girl. Matt's girl friend took up most of his time and there was a battle for attention. This was especially painful to watch considering Matt meant the world to Ryan. The boys truly loved each other. They became friends through unusual circumstances and had something special when they were together. The film captures a friendship that we all long for and hope to find in our lifetimes.

I wanted to document Ryan and Matt honestly and show their relationship during this transition in their lives. The look and tempo of the film was very important to Elizabeth Mims (Producer) and myself. I wanted the film to look very still with no camera movement. I wanted every shot to look beautiful, similar to a portrait picture. Also, I wanted the viewer to feel as though they knew Matt and Ryan on a personal level.