Heather Graham takes on sexism in film and relationships with her directorial debut 'Half Magic'

Actress Heather Graham's directorial debut "Half Magic" almost didn't happen. About a year ago the film, originally imagined in New York, was forced to shut down suddenly after financing fell through.

"We had already cast the movie, we had hired the crew," Graham recalled. "It was really traumatic. And I had to give the rights back, which was really stressful."

Luckily for her, producer Bill Sheinberg agreed to pick it up - just as long as it was shot in Los Angeles.

"In my mind I saw it in New York or L.A. because I live in both places and I love them both," said Graham.