The producers, director and actors from the film "Identity Crisis" returned to Grand Canyon University Thursday for a purple carpet premiere at GCU Arena preceded and followed by question-and-answer sessions. The film was entirely shot on campus earlier this year, and several GCU students, particularly from the College of Arts and Media, were involved in the making of the film. Story
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“Identity Crisis” producers Andrea Polnaszek (left), Alexandra Boylan (right) and director Shari Rigby welcome casting director Lisa London to the stage during a Q&A session at Ethington Theatre before the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
College of Arts and Media Dean Dr. Craig Detweiler welcomes students and guests to a Q&A session at Ethington Theatre with the cast and creators of the movie “Identity Crisis” before the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
Cast and creators of the movie “Identity Crisis” discuss the movie and filmmaking during a Q&A session at Ethington Theatre before the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
“Identity Crisis” producer Alexandra Boylan discusses filmmaking with CAM students during a Q&A session at Ethington Theatre before the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
“Identity Crisis” producer Andrea Polnaszek discusses filmmaking during a Q&A session with CAM students at Ethington Theatre before the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
Actress Laura Lee Turner talks about being involved in the movie “Identity Crisis” during a Q&A session with CAM students at Ethington Theatre before the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
Cast and creators of the movie “Identity Crisis” discuss the movie and filmmaking with CAM students during a Q&A session at Ethington Theatre before the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
Students listen during a Q&A session with the creators of the movie “Identity Crisis” at Ethington Theatre before the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
College of Arts and Media Dean Dr. Craig Detweiler asks a question of the panel during a Q&A session at Ethington Theatre with the cast and creators of the movie “Identity Crisis” before the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
“Identity Crisis” director Shari Rigby (center) discusses the movie and filmmaking during a Q&A session with CAM students at Ethington Theatre before the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
“Identity Crisis” producer Alexandra Boylan reacts to an answer during a Q&A session with CAM students at Ethington Theatre before the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
A students ask a question during a Q&A session at Ethington Theatre with the cast and creators “Identity Crisis” before the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
“Identity Crisis” casting director Lisa London (center) shares some of the lighter moments of making the film with actress Laura Lee Turner (left) and editor Lex Benedict during a Q&A session at Ethington Theatre before the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
“Identity Crisis” producer Alexandra Boylan discusses filmmaking with CAM students during a Q&A session at Ethington Theatre before the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
“Identity Crisis” producers and sisters Alexandra Boylan (left) and Andrea Polnaszek (right) with with cast member Laura Lee Turner during the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
Paul Roscoe, who was one of many GCU students used in the production of “Identity Crisis," arrives during the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
“Identity Crisis” cast and creators during the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
“Identity Crisis” producer Alexandra Boylan greets friends during the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
“Identity Crisis” producer Alexandra Boylan (left) takes a selfie with cast member Laura Lee Turner during the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
“Identity Crisis” creators with GCU students who were involved in the production during the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
Guests arrive during the purple carpet premiere of the movie “Identity Crisis” at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
“Identity Crisis” actor Finn Roberts arrives during the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
“Identity Crisis” co-producers Alexandra Boylan (left), Andrea Polnaszek (right) and director Shari Rigby view a TikTok video of themselves during the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
Six year-old Emery Sparks steps into the “Identity Crisis” cloning machine movie prop during the purple carpet premiere at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
“Identity Crisis” cast and creators during the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
Jesse Nye, husband of “Identity Crisis” producer Alexandra Boylan, sports a production crew T-shirt during the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
“Identity Crisis” producer Alexandra Boylan gets interviewed by a GCU video crew during the purple carpet premiere of the movie at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
College of Arts and Media Dean Dr. Craig Detweiler escorts sister producers Andrea Polnaszek (left) and Alexandra Boylan into the Arena during the purple carpet premiere of the movie “Identity Crisis” on Sept. 14, 2023. -
College of Arts and Media Dean Dr. Craig Detweiler welcomes guests during the purple carpet premiere of the movie “Identity Crisis” at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
Co-producers, and sisters, Andrea Polnaszek (left) and Alexandra Boylan welcome guests to the purple carpet premiere of the movie “Identity Crisis” on Sept. 14, 2023. -
Students and special guests view the movie “Identity Crisis” during the purple carpet premiere at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
Director Shari Rigby (center) views the movie “Identity Crisis," which was shot on the GCU campus, during the purple carpet premiere at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
Cast members (from right) Finn Roberts, Scout Tayui-Lepore and Laura Lee Turner view the movie “Identity Crisis” during the purple carpet premiere at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
Students and special guests view the movie “Identity Crisis,” which was filmed on the GCU campus, during the purple carpet premiere at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
Dean of the College of Arts and Media Dr. Craig Detweiler views the movie “Identity Crisis” during the purple carpet premiere at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
Co-producer Alexandra Boylan views the movie “Identity Crisis” with her husband, Jesse Nye, during the purple carpet premiere at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
Cast members (from right) Finn Roberts, Scout Tayui-Lepore and Laura Lee Turner view the movie “Identity Crisis” during the purple carpet premiere at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
“Identity Crisis” director Shari Rigby thanks guests and all the students involved in the production of the movie following the purple carpet premiere at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
“Identity Crisis” co-producers Andrea Polnaszek (right) and Alexandra Boylan thank GCU for all their support in the production of the movie following the purple carpet premiere at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
GCU students who were part of the production of the movie “Identity Crisis” following the purple carpet premiere at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
GCU senior Nathan Rojas, who plays the role of Bill in the movie “Identity Crisis,” talks about the experience of being part of the film following the purple carpet premiere at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
GCU alum and former CAM film major Katie Turner (right) hugs and thanks “Identity Crisis” director Shari Rigby for the opportunity to be a part of the production following the purple carpet premiere at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
Sisters Rebecca and Katelyn Mayne talk about their experience being part of the movie “Identity Crisis” following the purple carpet premiere at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023. -
The creators, cast and GCU students of “Identity Crisis” during the purple carpet premiere at GCU Arena on Sept. 14, 2023.
