The independent film "Original Sound" brings an Off-Broadway play to the big screen, a project defined by the strong bonds and collaborative spirit of its creative team, who often refer to themselves as family. First-time director Gregory Jbara, producer David Youse, cinematographer Sarah Brandes, and star David Lambert, alongside playwright and screenwriter Adam Seidel, navigated the challenges of an independent film budget and a tight shooting schedule of less than a month. The film explores the journey of Danny Solis (David Lambert), a beat maker from Brooklyn and Queens, whose music is stolen by rising pop star Ryan Reed (Laura Marano), leading to an unexpected collaboration and a realization about the flipside of fame. The movie also features Eric Stoltz, Bridget Moynahan, Constantine Maroulis, and Ted King.

The genesis of "Original Sound" as a film began when a reviewer of Adam Seidel's 90-minute stage play suggested its on-screen potential. Producer David Youse and Julie Crosby, along with executive producer Kit, saw the opportunity. The transition from stage to screen presented unique challenges, particularly the need to create original music, as the play had none. Glenn Schloss and Erik Blicker, who previously scored the team's first film, were enlisted to craft the film's pop songs, working closely with Seidel, Jbara, Lambert, and Marano. These songs were studio-recorded before filming began to allow actors to lip-sync and enable live sound capture, aiming for an authentic audience experience.

Gregory Jbara, an actor with extensive experience including 15 seasons on "Blue Bloods" and a guest appearance on "Friends," made his directorial debut with "Original Sound." He expressed surprise at how