The movie ‘Godsend’, released in 2021, is a compelling drama about a man who wakes up without his memory, under a bridge and becomes a homeless person. Notable actors in the film are Michael Ochotorena, Greg Mason, and Kevin Winn. Let’s take you through a journey of its filming locations and some amusing behind-the-scenes trivia.
Where it Filmed?
Godsend’ was primarily filmed in various popular locations in Fairmont, West Virginia, USA. Some of these places were the Restoration Church, Central United Methodist Church, and the Million Dollar Bridge on Jefferson Street. Other filming locations include Scott Place and the Creekside Kennels. All shooting activities happened within the timetable set for filming.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Ochotorena | John Doe |
| Greg Mason | Pastor |
| Kevin Winn | Public Defender |
| Kathy Patterson | Judge Patterson |
| JoAnn F. Peterson | Social Worker |
| Tom Peterson | Doctor |
| Richie Acevedo | Tow Manager |
| Beck Rosser | Market Owner |
| Wesley Benson | Older Brother |
| Sonia Aleman | Park Supervisor |
| Courtney Caruso | Vagrant Woman |
| Christina Chickis | Bus Stop Woman |
| Lou Consolo | Inmate #1 |
| Lisa Dapprich | Homeless Woman #1 |
| J.C. Fodrie | Inmate #2 |
| Jason Gerrard | Park Man |
| Ryan Almighty Gillikin | Almighty Devil Man |
| Clay Hampton | Groundskeeper |
| Ashley Hutchison | Park Office Assistant |
| John W. Iwanonkiw | Beat Cop |
| James T. Luca | BFI Worker (garbage truck) |
| Lindsey McCabe | Bailiff |
| Nicholas Miller | Tow Driver |
| Rebecca Phipps | Homeless Woman #2 |
| Donald Ribarchak | Homeless Man |
| Kayla Royko | Park Woman |
| Alexander Shields | Thief |
| Megan Sillman | |
| Stephen Thomas | Fountain Man |
| Solon Tsangaras | Vagrant Man |
| Amber Lee Vincent | Daughter |
| Gary Lee Vincent | Angry Man |
Trivia and Facts
- Director Gary Lee Vincent and writer, Rich Bottles Jr., collaborated to bring this movie to life.
- Michael Ochotorena played the role of a man suffering from amnesia and living as a homeless person.
- Greg Mason took on the character of a pastor who becomes a friend and source of hope to Ochotorena’s character.
- Kevin Winn played the role of a public defender in the movie.
- The film explores themes of kindness, compassion, and what it means to live and become a Godsend to others.
- The production company responsible for the movie is Burning Bulb Productions, and the film was distributed world-wide by Burning Bulb Publishing and Stream Go Media.
- The movie runs for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Restoration Church, Fairmont, West Virginia, USA
- Latitude: 39.480076
- Longitude: -80.1358857
- Place ID: ChIJeWrgunh_SogRAs44b3W1l04
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 409 Market St, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Central United Methodist Church, Fairmont, West Virginia, USA
- Latitude: 39.4810586
- Longitude: -80.1480685
- Place ID: ChIJXcxt5n18SogRgvij-e78NpE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 301 Fairmont Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Million Dollar Bridge, Jefferson Street, Fairmont, West Virginia, USA
- Latitude: 39.48241609999999
- Longitude: -80.14053229999999
- Place ID: ChIJuZ16rn9-SogRMcna6FYLqKI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Million Dollar Bridge, Jefferson St, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Scott Place, Fairmont, West Virginia, USA
- Latitude: 39.4864036
- Longitude: -80.1439554
- Place ID: ChIJK3nkRod-SogRgWn_JD3J0CE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Scott Pl, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Creekside Kennels, Fairmont, West Virginia, USA
- Latitude: 39.4752719
- Longitude: -80.087238
- Place ID: ChIJ6QvGq1KHSogRYThVRfJBZ64
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 28 Bartrug Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
