Origin of the title: Early in the production, Deanna M. Lehman (Pop's bar girl, set photographer) told an anecdote about a certain teenage friend would always say "Auf Wiedersehen" whenever they parted. Unfamiliar with German, Deanna had always thought he was saying "Halfway to Zen", only to realize the actual phrase years later. She suggested "Halfway to Zen" as a potential title, and the Adams' as well as their focus group liked it. The wordplay was subsequently written into the crossword puzzle scene between Pop and Vic.
World Premiere and nominee for Ultra Indie Award at 2016 Woodstock Film Festival. Official Selection and Independent Spirit Award winner at 2017 Sedona International Film Festival. Official Selection (Indie Spotlight Film) and BEST OF FEST winner at 2017 Victoria Texas Indie Film Festival. Official Selection at: 2017 Richmond International Film Festival; 2017 Garden State Film Festival; 2017 Rainier Independent Film Festival; 2017 Arizona International Film Festival; 2017 ReelHeART Film Festival.