Rachel could be described like many of her contemporaries – mixed up, confused, and trying to figure out life without getting stepped on. While she's home from college for the summer a mysterious parcel arrives, which marks a turning point in her life.

Sitting on the edge of her bed she cautiously examines the contents of the package – a stack of aging photographs, a worn Diana camera (1960’s era plastic “toy” camera), and a woefully inadequate letter of explanation. In Rachel’s world, waves of conflicting emotions are bisecting and overlapping in unpredictable ways – so she chooses to run.

With the Diana Camera riding shotgun, they take to the highway - each, in their own way, lost: Rachel - a young woman struggling to make sense of her life. And Diana, a medium format film camera and forgotten relic in the modern, digital age. On the road together, they look to find in each other perspective and ultimately a way forward.

"Rachel & Diana" is the first feature film from writer/director Dave Jannetta. Shot in 30 days and across 20 states (using the Canon 5D Mark II) the rest of the young, road weary, dedicated cadre consisted of lead actress Rachel Clare Williamson, producer Ryan Wirt, director of photography Mike Doyle, sound and musical magician Peter Tramo, costume designer Rachel Ford, and production assistant Max Jannetta.

As much as the film is about Rachel's journey of self discovery, the making of the film was about the crews exploration of the filmmaking process. It was an attempt to craft a truly independent film of substance, beauty, and subtlety without sacrificing quality or storytelling. While the road wasn't without its potholes, that sense of purpose and freedom permeates every frame.