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Tagline

When life's out of control, take the wheel.

Synopsis

Three teenagers have to make their way from Chicago to Los Angeles, each for their own personal reasons. With no other options, they hijack their driver’s ed car and embark on a coming-of-age journey down the historic Route 66, with plenty of bumps along the way.

Director's Statement

"Driver's Ed Mutiny" is a modern-day love letter to the late John Hughes.

  • Directed by
    Brad Hansen
  • Written by
    Brad Hansen
  • Produced by
    Matt Olson
    Jenny Stolte
    Bryan Gerber
    Brad Hansen
    Betty Kent
  • Driver's Ed Mutiny Website
Directed by: Brad Hansen
Written by: Brad Hansen
Produced by: Matt Olson
Jenny Stolte
Bryan Gerber
Brad Hansen
Betty Kent

Cast

Nick: Hunter Johnson
Cole: Jillian Riley
Peter: Kyle J. Miller
Mr. Jackson: John Snipes
Sharky: Darryl Villacorta
Nick’s Mother: Suzy Brack
Nick’s Father: Jeff Hutcheon
Driver’s Ed Teacher: Gail Riley
Trucker: Bruce Spielbauer
Oklahoma Policeman: Cliffton A. Paul
Mother: Gina Milligan

Crew

Cinematographer: Jenny Stolte
Music: John Kasiewicz
Editor: Brad Hansen
First Assistant Director: Tim Jacobs
Second Assistant Director: Alisha Horton
Gaffer: Matt Olson
B Camera Operator: Michael J. Weldon
First Assistant Camera: Ben Effinger
Assistant Camera: Daniel Riordan
Assistant Camera: David Dewes
Production Sound Mixer/Sound Editor: Tom Haigh
Sound Recordist: Tom Maloney
Sound Recordist: Steven Horne
Script Supervisor: Dyanna Gregory
Art Director: Jenny Stolte
Road Trip Line Producer: Marcia Stolte
Transportation: Steve Stolte
Transportation: Jeff Hutcheon
Stunt Driver: Brad Hansen
Key Production Assistant: Nathan Collins
Production Assistant: Peter Molinaro
Stills: Jessica Stolte-Mundt
Music Supervisor: Evan LaFlamme
Foley Artist: Matt Triffilo
Assistant Sound Editor: Sarah Hirsch
Visual FX/Titles: Brad Hansen
Rain Effects Assistant: Kerstin Hovland
Titles Assistant: Kelsey Teale

"A tremendous degree of heart, humor and refreshing humanity... An involving story with characters who genuinely mattered." -Richard Popes, The Independent Critic

"Charming and intelligent... If you like Breakfast Club or Licensed to Drive, you’ll enjoy Driver’s Ed Mutiny. Nine out of ten stars." -Jeremy Hanke, Microfilmmaker Magazine

"What a movie... It twangs the heart strings in ways that indie pictures seldom do." -Dann Gire, The Daily Herald

"A terrific indie flick. If you have an opportunity to see this film, don't hesitate!" -John Ashby, FilmRogue.com

"Driver's Ed Mutiny" is the second feature from festival-winning Chicago-based filmmaking group Collateral Damage Productions. "Driver's Ed Mutiny" was shot in HD at 51 locations across 9 different states across the USA.

  • Brad Hansen

    Director

    Brad Hansen