In the Tradition of My Family
16 minutes /
Ages 17+ /
2006 /
United States of America /
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Family scars.
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Todd Davis
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Synopsis
Billy wants a better scar than the one his father gave him. A tradition of violence is threatened when Benjamin hesitates to indoctrinate Billy into the insanity.
Cast
The Grandfather: Chuck BrinigAunt Tina: Joanna Herrington
Cousin Kate: Stephanie Simonoff
Cousin Jeremy: John Rebello
Billy: Paul Kmiec
Benjamin: Jim Loutzenhiser
The Mother: Rachel Harker
Billy at 21: Jason Ferriter
Uncle Aldus: Mick Hoegen
Aunt Elize: Kippy Goldfarb
Cousin Eldridge: KC Christian
Uncle Jess: Chris Conte
Cousin Charles: Richard Rogers
Cousin Martha: Alexia Rogers
Crew
Cinematographer: Austin de BescheShort Story Author: Phil LaMarche
Editor: Michael Berenbaum, A.C.E.
Special Effects Make-Up: Jeremy Oneail
Music: David Grimes
Casting Director: Angela Peri
Costume Designer: Rosa J. Colón
Production Designer: Jenny McCracken
New York Film Festival
Philadelphia Film Festival -- Best Short (Nominated)
Rhode Island International Film Festival -- Best Student Film (Nominated)
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Palm Springs International Short Film Festival
Los Angeles International Short Film Festival
Washington DC Independent Film Festival -- Audience Award Best Short (Nominated)
Boston Underground Film Festival
Munich International Film Festival of Film Colleges
Chicago Underground Film Festival
Napa-Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival
Tel-Aviv International Student Film Festival
Santa Fe Film Festival
Lake County Film Festival
West Chester Short Film Festival
Humboldt International Film Festival
Big Bear Lake International Film Festival (Big Bear Lake, U.S.A.)
Northampton Independent Film Festival
Rome International Film Festival
Filmstock International Film Festival (UK)
Boston International Film Festival
New England Film & Video Festival
Delray Beach Film Festival
New Hampshire Film Expo
Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Festival
International Student Film Festival (North Hollywood, CA)
Somewhat North of Boston Film Festival
Killington Film Festival -- Best Short (Nominated)
Plymouth Independent Film Festival -- Best Student Film (Nominated)
Albuquerque Film Festival
Redstone Film Festival -- Best Film (Nominated)
Boston Cinema Census
Chlotrudis Short Film Festival
Longbaugh Film Festival
Naked Eye College Film Festival
Philadelphia Film Festival -- Best Short (Nominated)
Rhode Island International Film Festival -- Best Student Film (Nominated)
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Palm Springs International Short Film Festival
Los Angeles International Short Film Festival
Washington DC Independent Film Festival -- Audience Award Best Short (Nominated)
Boston Underground Film Festival
Munich International Film Festival of Film Colleges
Chicago Underground Film Festival
Napa-Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival
Tel-Aviv International Student Film Festival
Santa Fe Film Festival
Lake County Film Festival
West Chester Short Film Festival
Humboldt International Film Festival
Big Bear Lake International Film Festival (Big Bear Lake, U.S.A.)
Northampton Independent Film Festival
Rome International Film Festival
Filmstock International Film Festival (UK)
Boston International Film Festival
New England Film & Video Festival
Delray Beach Film Festival
New Hampshire Film Expo
Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Festival
International Student Film Festival (North Hollywood, CA)
Somewhat North of Boston Film Festival
Killington Film Festival -- Best Short (Nominated)
Plymouth Independent Film Festival -- Best Student Film (Nominated)
Albuquerque Film Festival
Redstone Film Festival -- Best Film (Nominated)
Boston Cinema Census
Chlotrudis Short Film Festival
Longbaugh Film Festival
Naked Eye College Film Festival



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8 months, 1 week ago
Excellent! This is an absolutely enthralling film. Very well done in every way.