"Miranda" - Backers 11-14

Our Indiegogo.com campaign for “Miranda” has come to a close, but not before a few last minute Backers joined our team. Thanks to all of our generous Backers, One Way or Another Productions has raised $698 total, which will help to move us into a new direction as we continue to raise money for Kent Sutton’s feature film version of “Miranda.”


Amos Posner insisted that we bring minimal attention to his very kind contribution, saying that he donated to help, not to put a spotlight on his own endeavors. We will, however, feature two of those endeavors nonetheless as we are proud of his achievements and grateful for his support.

Similar to most of our One Way team, Amos is a New York-based filmmaker interested in writing and directing. Watch his short film “Art Film” here, and his music video “Social Hero – “Gone”” here.


Paula Thibodeau-Hirsch is a retired Primary/Secondary Educator originally from Wayne, N.J. who spent 30 years teaching for the Buena School District in the Greater Philadelphia Area where she met “Miranda” producer Brian Ackley when he was in the 8th grade.

Paula’s motivation in contributing to our cause stems from a strong belief in supporting individuals who have accomplished good things. Paula has expressed to us how proud she is of Brian for making “good choices in life” and for following his passion. She is an advocate of people who believe in themselves and follow their dreams, and she believes that they should be rewarded.

Paula’s contribution represents her own passion in seeing and helping young people follow their dreams.


Deborah McMaster is an RN and Office Manager for Vineland Pediatrics in Vineland, NJ. She is the proud mother of 3, and recently became a grandmother for the 5th time!

Deborah considers herself a general supporter of independent films and filmmakers. She was especially impressed by the short version of “Miranda” when it screened before One Way’s East Coast “Uptown” Premiere in NYC last June. The short left Deborah wanting to see the whole story, she says; once she heard that “Miranda” was being expanded, she was proud to contribute to help make it happen.

Deborah appreciates self-respect and dignity, and has chosen to back “Miranda” because she feels that the film will help people see some positive choices available to those in a domestic violence situation.


Wayne Aker is an Elementary School Educator who lives in Phoenix, AZ. A graduate of Buena Regional High School in New Jersey, Wayne married and moved to Phoenix where his wife, Harmony, began her career as a Pharmacist.

In December of 2007, Wayne received his bachelors in Elementary Education from Arizona State University. He’s currently finishing a subbing contract with a local school district and looking for a regular teaching position.

Wayne loves teaching; he enjoys helping people discover things that they never knew.


To all of our Backers, we thank you for your wonderful generosity!