Halfway to Amarillo
“What happens when your characters come to life?”
Synopsis
Michael Coleman, a struggling writer battling severe writer’s block, is racing to finish his second novel, an 1880s Western. As pressure mounts, he hits rock bottom, losing his girlfriend and his creative spark. In a surreal twist, his novel’s protagonist, outlaw Eli West, comes to life in modern-day Los Angeles. He is followed by the villainous sheriff Morgan Ambrose. As the two wreak havoc and form an unexpected romantic bond. Michael must wrangle his creations, confront his personal turmoil, and meet his looming deadline.
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Halfway to Amarillo interview with Burt Binder
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-01-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysAugust 1, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 1, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Binder
- Screenplay & Story
- Burt Binder
- Original Score
- Allen Blickle, Josh Wiener
- Original Title
- Halfway to Amarillo
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $60K
- Production Studios
- Gravitas Ventures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Binder
Burt Binder
Allen Blickle, Josh Wiener
Joshua W. Smith
Ricky Cruz, Mike Binder
Department Leadership Roster
Burt Binder
Director
Ricky Cruz
Producer
Mike Binder
Producer
Burt Binder
Writer
Joshua W. Smith
Director of Photography
Allen Blickle
Original Music Composer
Josh Wiener
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Halfway to Amarillo
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What is Halfway to Amarillo about?
Michael Coleman, a struggling writer battling severe writer’s block, is racing to finish his second novel, an 1880s Western. As pressure mounts, he hits rock bottom, losing his girlfriend and his creative spark. In a surreal twist, his novel’s protagonist, outlaw Eli West, comes to life in modern-day Los Angeles. He is followed by the villainous sheriff Morgan Ambrose. As the two wreak havoc and form an unexpected romantic bond. Michael must wrangle his creations, confront his personal turmoil, and meet his looming deadline.
Who directed Halfway to Amarillo?
Halfway to Amarillo was directed by Burt Binder.
Who stars in Halfway to Amarillo?
The principal cast of Halfway to Amarillo includes Peter Giles, Burt Binder, Lindsey G. Smith, Luke Jones, Frank Castillo.
When was Halfway to Amarillo released and how long is it?
Halfway to Amarillo was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Halfway to Amarillo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Halfway to Amarillo was composed by Allen Blickle, Josh Wiener.