Tandem

Short Film

When two strangers cross paths biking through Raleigh, NC, their chance encounter sparks a romance that changes them both forever. Tandem is a feel-good summer rom-com, made with an all Southern cast and crew. Currently on the 2026 festival circuit.

Written & Directed by

Darryl Jones

Executive Produced by

High Dive

Executive Producers

Riaan de Beer, Scott Heath, Mike Petry

Produced by

Blake Kinsey, Rudy Petry, Darryl Jones

Producers

Cole Bittel, Adam Reid, Josh Russell

Starring

Macy Love, Tyler Patrick Smith

Director of Photography

Anthony Gabriele

Production Designer & Wardrobe

Hillary Jones

Key Hair & Makeup

Evelyn Putnam

Production Sounds Mixer

Cecilia Kierstead

1st AD

Blake Kinsey

1st AC

Tony Scopino

2nd AC

Alvaro "Gato" Portillo

BTS Photography

Brandon McCarrell, Fred Trevino

Key Grip

Alyx Floder

Grips

Scott Heath, Rob Steinberg

Intimacy Coordinator

Amanda Almodovar

Music Supervisor

Mike Boris

Music by

Donny Dykowsky

Re-recording Mixer & Sound Designer

Eggmen

Colorist

Beambox Studio

Lighting & Grip Rental

Sunset Lighting & Grip

Community Champion

Nick Neptune

Set Production Associates

Andres Angeles-Paredes, Chip Carey, Michael Papich, Khy'Tari Wiggins