Greasewood Flat (2003)

Director:

Susan K. Brigham

Writer (WGA):

Susan K. Brigham (written by)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

Where do you go to find yourself?

Plot:

This is the story of "Johnny", a struggling blues musician estranged from both his family and the country roots he left behind...

Awards:

3 wins

Cast

Irene Bedard	...	Abbey
Mark Boone Junior	...	Fred
Kieran Mulroney	...	Henry
Chip Adams	...	Johnny
Allison Stander-Marley	...	Claire
Jamie Johnsen-Brigham	...	Sarah
Virginia Hawkins	...	Janette
Lee McLaughlin	...	Jim
Ross Collins	...	Mr. Pines
Nicole Arlyn	...	Jayne (as Nikki Arlyn)
Tim Pingel	...	Police Officer
Jason Tatum	...	Guy in G-String
Ken Love	...	L.A. Businessman
Randy Murzynski	...	Club Manager
Christina Surrano	...	Sandy
Mary Lou Duckworth	...	Sally
Carol Anne Perrine	...	Emma
Bobby Joe McFadden	...	Doc
Cindy Mohler	...	Mother
Stasi Keramidis	...	Drunken Dancer
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Tori Bridges	...	TV Reporter
Mike Bruner	...	Big Man in Bar
Constance L. Hoy	...	Pierced girl
Tyler Parkinson	...	Concert Attendee
Cynthia Rube	...	Bride
Shane Stevens	...	Rude Biker
Patricia Pfaeltzer	...	Concert Attendee (uncredited)

Directed by
Susan K. Brigham

Writing credits (WGA)
Susan K. Brigham		(written by)

Produced by
Gary P. Brigham	....	executive producer
Susan K. Brigham	....	producer
Ross Corsair	....	associate producer
Derek A. Welte	....	producer

Original Music by
Mark Vogel

Cinematography by
Ronald L. Walker

Film Editing by
Susan K. Brigham
Ronald L. Walker

Production Design by
Michael Glenn

Art Direction by
Michael Robert Glenn

Makeup Department
Dee Dee Courtenay	....	key makeup artist

Production Management
Jennifer Newberry	....	unit production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Catherine A. McCabe	....	second assistant director
Derek A. Welte	....	first assistant director

Art Department
Derek A. Welte	....	storyboard artist

Sound Department
Craig Clark	....	sound re-recording mixer
Danny Farrell	....	sound
Jonathan Inge	....	boom operator
Craig Schafer	....	sound re-recording mixer
Allan Schultz	....	sound editor
Ronald L. Walker	....	sound editor

Camera and Electrical Department
Ross Corsair	....	assistant camera
Matt Perrius	....	grip
Travis Rust	....	gaffer
Derek A. Welte	....	still photographer

Casting Department
Cindi Reiss	....	extras casting

Editorial Department
Mato	....	color timer

Other crew
Pat Larkin	....	wrangler
Catherine A. McCabe	....	production coordinator
Chris Rogers	....	production coordinator
Mandy Watts	....	script supervisor
Derek A. Welte	....	one sheet designer

Other Companies

• Dominion3 Public Relations  unit publicity
• Phoenix Film Office  special thanks
• Roundabout Entertainment  sound re-recording

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Greasewood Flat - 27500 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

One Of The Best And One Of My Top Movies Of The Decade.

I first came across the trailer of this film a few months ago on both Youtube and its official site. It's been on DVD since 2006 and I wanted to order a copy of it, but there was no mention of the payment options available and acceptable. Therefore, I sent an e-mail to the site/filmmaker Susan Brigham, who responded, inquiring about what payment(s) would be accepted. She was so gracious (and grateful) in my taking interest in this movie that she mentioned that she'd personally mail me a free copy, which she did kindly enough, after giving my name, address, city, state and zip code first of course. This is my first (and, to date, only) free movie which I received.

Principally, I've just got to say that this film is very well done and a breath of fresh air. At a time when the industry is being overrun and overdone with remakes, and mediocre to horrid direct-to-DVD releases, this indie feature restores faith that there are still great movies being made. This is a great example and thriving proof. I agree everything about Greasewood Flat is great, from the story/screenplay to the cinematography to the directing to the acting. It was stellar from start to finish and I really enjoyed it, a real treat. It's one of those that doesn't disappoint.

After a blues musician gets no where with his gigs, he returns to his home and eventually gets reacquainted and reconciles with his sister, mother and niece. Among the themes that there are in this story and to love about it is family and the importance of being there for one another. If those of y'all who may be reading my review haven't seen it nor have the DVD, order it from the official site right now, as that just seems to be the only place you'll find it available for sale (or rather giveaway). Nobody should sleep on and pass up this movie, take my word, it won't let down your anticipations. Just see for yourselves. Plus, the DVD is a special edition disc, so it has extras and bonus features including audio commentary by the filmmaker herself, outtakes, deleted scenes, a slide show of the cast and crew on set, and the process of constructing a preview.