25/08/2026
THE WALL — PART 2 🎬
There were so many beautiful synchronicities throughout the making of Shannon, and this was one of them.
We don’t know who painted “You Matter” on this wall.
For 2–3 years before filming, Ron (creator of the project) would regularly drive past it. As filming approached, other graffiti was being sprayed along the wall, so hoping those two words (and the little ❤️ and the peace symbol) would survive became a little stressful!
We even considered putting a clear protective coating over them, but worried it might change the appearance or affect the lighting.
Then, on the day we were due to shoot the wall scene, rain stopped production.
On screen, Shannon leaving the bar and arriving at the wall happens seconds apart. In reality, six weeks passed between filming the two scenes — meaning Tiff and Mel even had to match their hair and clothing for continuity.
Thankfully, when the rescheduled filming day finally arrived, “You Matter” was still there. ❤️
The wall became the turning point in Shannon’s story.
Sometimes, simply being there, asking “R U OK?” and offering someone a hand can change the direction of their story.
Then, just two weeks after filming wrapped, Ron drove past again.
“You Matter” had been graffitied over.
After being there for years, it disappeared just after we had finally captured it on film.
It almost felt as though its purpose had been fulfilled.
Whoever painted “You Matter” — we’d love to meet you one day. ❤️
