Documentary & Music video

Original Song "My Life between the reins"

My Life Between the Reins" is an inspirational true-story feature documentary directed and written by Marilyn Swick through Sleep on It Productions. It chronicles the life of Paige Baylis, a young woman with cerebral palsy, and her remarkable journey as an award-winning equestrian. 

Key Collaborators and Music

Marilyn Swick: Director, Screenwriter, and Producer who shared Paige’s story of resilience, faith, and equestrian passion.

Donna Britton Bukevicz: Served as the project's Music Supervisor and Creative Soundtrack Director. She wrote and performed the film's original title track and theme song, "My Life Between the Reins

The documentary and its associated music video have received extensive recognition on the film festival circuit:

World Premiere

TCL Chinese Theatre: Held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM as part of the Silicon Beach Film Festival.


Festival Wins & Recognition

The documentary and music video have been recognized across several major festivals with the following timeline:

Festival Award / Recognition Date of Recognition
Worldwide Women's Film Festival Audience Choice Award for Feature Film February 2026
Silicon Beach Film Festival Best Production Design September 11, 2025
World Music & Independent Film Festival Best Music Video May 2, 2025
Tryon International Film Festival Final Selection (Best Equestrian Production) October 11, 2025
Show Low Film Festival Top 100 Award Winner October 2025

Key Screening Details

The music video was a Final Selection and screened in the Tryon Depot Room on October 11, 2025.

World Music & Independent Film Festival (WMIFF)The awards gala where it was honored as Best Music Video took place at the Washington Dulles Marriott on Saturday, May 2, 2025.