Star of "Population: 2" - Suzanne Tufan. Photo by Levy Moroshan.

Every day, Lilith wanders the remains of civilization, scavenging what she can from the deserted refuse of what was once a bustling city. Her red wagon drags along behind her, its rusty wheels squeaking out a constant and lonely rhythm in the dead city. Once she had planned to fill it with a child's toys. Now, instead, she fills it with canned goods, bottled water, and whatever else she can find to help her live another day. These materials she brings back to her underground home, a nest she's carved out for herself underneath the deserted city streets.

The film prompts one to explore the themes of loss and loneliness, as well as to show the consequences of the choices we make, and the choices we are afraid to make. It warns about the dangers of taking things for granted, more especially the relationships we forge with the people willing to take life's journey with us. It is a story that explores one potential future.

On set at Fairview Training Center, Salem, Oregon. (L to R) PA - Justin Strommer, Location Sound - Brian Mazzola, Director - Gil Luna, 1st AC - Jerry Turner, DP - Kenneth Luba, 2nd AC - Galvin Collins. Photo by Levy Moroshan.

"Population: 2" was shot entirely in historic Oregon locations (including the Shanghai Tunnels, the Fairview Training Center and the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Gordon House) with an all-Oregon cast, crew and equipment.

Cinematographer and Director of Photography - Kenneth Luba. Photo by Levy Moroshan.

The feature film was written and directed by Gil Luna; produced by Jonathan Stark, Gil Luna and Kenneth Luba in association with golightlyfilms, inc.; Story by Jonathan Stark and Gil Luna; Director of Photography Kenneth Luba; starring Suzanne Tufan, Jonathan Ashley Hall, and Shelly Lipkin.

The screening will take place on Thursday, December 8, 7:30pm (theater doors open at 6pm) at the Baghdad Theater in Portland. To reserve tickets, click here.  When you get to the site enter the password that is listed and print your own tickets. Please don't hesitate to get your tickets NOW. They are free!

This is an Oregon Media Production Association (OMPA) and a United Filmmakers Association (UFA) supported event.