The story for "Glass City" centers around Mike Stegman, a man in his 30s who is living a stagnant life in Toledo - until he joins his sister's theatre company.
Months after completing the screenplay, Klein thought a story grounded in Toledo culture probably wouldn't interest Hollywood producers, so he decided to produce it himself. He then immediately asked Simon to direct, he said.
When it's completed, Simon and Klein want to premiere the movie at the old Maumee Indoor Theatre, their favorite restored theater in Toledo. They will then submit it to film festivals. Festivals can attract attention for the small film and uknown cast and crew, and can lead to showings on DVD or in theaters.
"We're doing the same stuff that other filmmaker are doing," Simon said. "I'm more happy than I've ever been - and more productive."
More information about the film is available on its Web site, http://glasscityfilm.com.
