Saving For The Day

…when real life begins

“A cross between Everything Everywhere All at Once and Indiana Jones'“

Saving for The Day is an ambitious multi-genre film unlike any action-adventure you’ve ever seen. Over 400 Montanans worked on this grass roots project of passion for 12 years.

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About

An introverted clock-puncher is given a locked treasure chest worth over $30 million which forces him to go on a series of wacky multi-genre adventures to find the key.
Joe Bell is a penny-pinching hermit saving for the day when his real life will begin. One day he’s given a chest filled with treasure by a cryptic, old man. After the Old-timer “accidentally” locks the chest, Joe must go on a series of adventures to track down the key. Each adventure is a different genre. There are over 12 different genres.
Throughout his quest, Joe meets many zany characters including a determined & quirky baseball bat-wielding archeologist named Abbey. Abbey wears the key on a necklace unaware of its value to Joe. He falls for her and begins pursuing her for both love and money. Ultimately, Joe must decide between the two.
Saving For The Day was shot on location in Missoula, MT and the surrounding area.
Genres: Adventure | Romance | Comedy | Action | Film Noir | Horror | Sci-Fi | Western | Many More!
Completion: 2023 | Release: 2025 | 105 mins | Color & B&W | Various Aspect Ratios
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Saving For The Day features over 25 speaking roles and was made by many, many Montanans. All of the actors & crew we're based in Montana at the time of filming.
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FAQ

Saving For The Day will be released online in the US & Canada in 2025 and is currently being shopped internationally. Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates!
Yes! Made in Montana by Montanans. It is a love letter to Missoula. Watch a video about it HERE!
You tell us! Everyone counts a different number,
There is a companion documentary about this very subject titled, “Saving For The Decade.” Look for its release when the film is released.
It is a micro budget. It was financed by personal investment, a grant from the Montana Film Office, a Seed & Spark crowdfunding campaign, and more personal investment.
This film was made possible, in part, by our generous & patient supporters!
David Zito, Karyn & Doug Johnston, Melinda List, Jo & Jay Johnson, Linda Aronson, Anne Phillips, Robin Bolin, Pandora Scotto, Amber Conger, Jonathan Qualben, Doreen Roos, Cindy Nilles
David McCue, Nancy Stock, Denise Rose, Minott Pruyn, Heather Martin, Jean Sangl Pellerin, Jessica St. John, Patricia Sangl, Dylan Pollard, Shannon Fradette, Shane Hickey, Traci Lajoie, Landon Heaton, Kim Mize-Humphrey, Jenn Berg
Kathy Redinius, Juliara Baeten, Jami Jacobson, Jean Sangl Pellerin, Jason Miller, Ken Marshall, Max Croes, Aisha Bangert, Jason Kearns, Tim Pappas, Katie Miller, Beth Ziesak, Brian Blevins, Ann Schneider, Becca Sayre, Robert Ervin, Damon Ristau, Erika Fredrickson, Molly Stockdale
Charles Abramson, Christopher Moskal, William Duncan, Sara Barton, Andrew Dayton, Kat Keegan, Barbara Banoff, Saxon Holbrook, Liz Kelsey, Caroline Temple, Ryan Snyder, Brandon Hansen, Emily Setzer, Heidi Gobetz, Mark Joy, Jesse Carnes, Catalina Mitchell, Bren Cox, Sheridon Rennaker, Judith Loring, Ariel Barrett
Cash Lynnette, Ariel Barrett, Brian Hybner, Alex Payne, Damara Simpson, Marlin & Jeannette Neaves, Susan Mayer, Alan Halfhill, Paul Koz, Betty Lott, Heather Wilson, Darla Smarz, Devyn Hafer, Megan Walker, Sam Ward, Skye Bennett, Mara Luther, Johanna Ciampa, Brick Patrick
Brendan Davis, Deserae Pollock, Robyn Wakimoto, Erin Michalak, Alana Waksman, Chris Sand, Steven Begleiter, Ariel LaVenture, Samantha Moore, Tom Stagg, Brooke Swaney, Dan Healy
This film was also made possible, in part, by:
The Montana Big Sky Film Grant from the Montana Film Office.

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Meet the Cast

Andy Shirtliff

'Joe Bell' is a reluctant homebody who is forced to take a journey to become a hero.
Lindsey Zachariasen

'Abbey' is a quirky & determined baseball bat-wielding archaeologist following her bliss.
James McGahee

'Jim' is a descendent of the infamous Henry Plummer & is searching for "Plummer's Gold."
Jared Branden

'Strider' is a mixture of Obi-Wan & Aragorn at least in his own mind. He's Joe's trainer.
Cheyenne Adamson

'Heath' aspires to be as cool as Neo from The Matrix. He's Joe's techie sidekick.
Jeff Medley

'Kevin' is an oblivious star gazer. Powered by corndogs, he’s the chauffeur of Joe's journey.
R.J. Parnell

'Ricardo' unwittingly becomes entwined in Joe’s journey. He's just here for the vibes.
Colette Keen

'The Baker' is a grumpy confectioner who is overly protective of her recipes.