THE JOB Stars Dawna Lee Heising and Lejon Stewart, with Original Score from Dr. Renah Wolzinger
Craig Railsback’s supernatural sci-fi film “The Job” will be screening at the 2026 Golden State Film Festival on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the TCL Chinese Theatres 6 at 6925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028. “The Job” will screen in Theater 3 at 12:00 PM in Block DD. Check out the Official Trailer for “The Job” here: https://youtu.be/KLrrY3I0lR8
Tickets to see “The Job” can be purchased here: https://www.goldenstatefilmfestival.com/tickets
“The Job” is written by Railsback, from a story idea by Dr. Heather Joseph-Witham. Joseph-Witham currently appears on “The Truth Is Out There” on the History Channel. “The Job” is filmed, directed, and edited by Railsback, and stars Dawna Lee Heising (Bad President, Sasquatch Within) and Lejon Stewart (Pirates of the Caribbean, Skeleton Crew). Sound and AI sequences are done by Dr. Renah Wolzinger. The film is executive produced by Dawna Lee Heising of Eye on Excellence Productions and produced by Joseph Williamson of the Williamson Management Company.
Story Quote from Kent Hill and Cinema Yugen:
“When Todd happens across a high-tech fortune-teller booth, he thinks he is just here for an interview. But Athena, the AI within, begins to pry at the corners of his life, unspooling a past he has tried to bury. What starts as a routine application becomes a delicate reckoning between human frailty and machine insight. This is “The Job.” Director Craig Railsback weaves suspense, tenderness, and a wry optimism into a compact sci-fi parable – a story that asks whether technology will mirror our worst instincts or help us find our better selves. Follow Todd’s choices, Athena’s surprising compassion, and the moments that force both to change.”
About Craig Railsback:
Craig Railsback is an award-winning film director and producer known for his character-driven, atmospheric storytelling and mastery of independent cinema. As the founder of Railsback Productions, he has directed and produced a range of acclaimed shorts and genre films, including the horror comedy Down and Out in Vampire Hills (2022), which premiered at the Culver City Film Festival and garnered wide festival recognition, and the upcoming RUSH: The Director’s Cut and The Job (2027). His work, often blending strong
visual tone with emotionally grounded narratives, reflects a commitment to creative collaboration and purposeful storytelling across media.
About Dr. Renah Wolzinger:
Renah Wolzinger, Ed.D., is an award-winning composer whose work for independent film and digital media and weaves emotional resonance with cinematic scope. A long-standing voting member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMYs) and a voting member of the Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL), her compositions are recognized for creating immersive soundscapes that deepen narrative, atmosphere, and character. In parallel with her creative practice, Dr. Wolzinger is a professor of artificial intelligence and digital media, a perspective that informs her innovative approach to contemporary scoring and places her at the forefront of music creation in an evolving technological landscape
About the Golden State Film Festival:
The Golden State Film Festival is being administered and operated by Jon Gursha and Peter Greene. Gursha and Greene are both highly respected film industry professionals, with extensive experience discovering and helping emerging filmmaking talent achieve success at the professional level. Gursha is serving as the Festival Director, while Greene is its Program Director. Program Director.
