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— Agent of Connection

Cash Studios | 2020

William Cromartie is a BART station agent who finds meaning through the simple act of saying hello.
After meeting William on my commute to/from Oakland and witnessing his warmth and friendliness firsthand, I knew I had to make a film about him. I hope his story inspires more people to open up their hearts to strangers. Thank you William for inspiring me and countless others!

 
 
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— Credits

Directed: Ivan Cash
Special Thanks: m ss ng p eces
Director of Photography: Keenan Newman
Editor: Ivan Cash
Producer: Rachel Barth
Drone Operator: Tanner Beree
Original Score: Roger Neill
Assistant Camera: Matt Grote
Sound: Michael Clifford
Production Assistants: Ian Freiberg, Janice Echevarria
Colorist: Ayumi Ashley
Audio Mix: Ant Food
Motion Graphics: Nathaniel Costa
Editorial Prep: Brian Frank
Special Thanks: Luis Peña, Ari Kuschnir, Michael Reiner, Brian Frank, Santiago Carraquilla, Dani Soares, Andy Dao, Wilson Brown, Josh Lowman

— Press

The Atlantic “The Life-Changing Act of Saying Hello”
SF Chronicle “Meet Everyone's Favorite BART Agent”
SFist “BART Station Agent Happily Greets Thousands Daily”
Laughing Squid “BART Station Agent Greets 4,000 Commuters Daily”