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In the Tradition of My Family (2006) -- Billy wants a better scar than the one his father gave him; a tradition of violence that goes back generations is threatened when Benjamin hesitates to indoctrinate Billy into the insanity.
In the Tradition of My Family (2006) -- The mother shaves the grandfather as Billy prepares for his "new man" ritual.

Overview

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6.6/10   27 votes
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Director:

Todd Davis

Writers:

Todd Davis (screenplay)
Phil LaMarche (short story)

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Genre:

Short | Drama more

Tagline:

Family scars.

Plot:

Billy wants a better scar than the one his father gave him. | add synopsis

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Awards:

7 wins more

User Comments:

A great short film. more (1 total)

Cast

  (in credits order)
Paul Kmiec ... Billy

Rachel Harker ... The Mother
Jim Loutzenhiser ... Benjamin
Jason Ferriter ... Billy at 21

Kippy Goldfarb ... Aunt Elize
Mick Hoegen ... Uncle Aldus
Joanna Herrington ... Aunt Tina
Chris Conte ... Uncle Jess
Chuck Brinig ... The Grandfather

K.C. Bornkesell ... Cousin Eldridge (as KC Christian)
John Rebello ... Cousin Jeremy
Stephanie Simonoff ... Cousin Kate
Richard Rogers ... Cousin Charles
Alexia Rogers ... Cousin Martha
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Directed by
Todd Davis 
 
Writing credits
(in alphabetical order)
Todd Davis  screenplay
Phil LaMarche  short story

Produced by
Cody Baker .... producer
Patty Davis .... executive producer
Todd Davis .... producer
 
Original Music by
David Grimes 
 
Cinematography by
Austin De Besche 
 
Film Editing by
Michael Berenbaum 
 
Casting by
Angela Peri 
 
Production Design by
Jenny E. McCracken  (as Jenny McCracken)
 
Art Direction by
Marleen Bos 
 
Set Decoration by
Marleen Bos 
Patty Davis 
Jenny E. McCracken  (as Jenny McCracken)
 
Costume Design by
Rosa Colón  (as Rosa J. Colón)
 
Makeup Department
Jeremy O'Neail .... special makeup effects artist (as Jeremy Oneail)
Patricia Smart .... hair stylist
Patricia Smart .... makeup artist
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Ban Ali .... second assistant director
Jamie Companeschi .... first assistant director
Christopher Plummer .... second assistant director
 
Art Department
Marleen Bos .... property master
Tom Pinchuk .... storyboard artist
 
Sound Department
Stewart Adam .... sound mixer
Chris Anderson .... sound re-recording mixer
Mario Cardenas .... sound mixer
G. John Garrett .... sound mixer
Andrea Schuster .... boom operator
John Weston .... post-production sound mixer
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Richard J. Block .... production still photographer (as Rich Block)
Joseph Catalfano .... electrician
Joseph Catalfano .... grip
Phil Darrell .... gaffer (as Philip Darrell)
Michael Timothy Kennedy .... best boy electric (as Michael Kennedy)
Michael Timothy Kennedy .... best boy grip (as Michael Kennedy)
Benjamin Liu .... first assistant camera (as Ben Liu)
Chris Messina .... second assistant camera
Christopher Plummer .... production still photographer
Geoffrey Rockwell .... key grip
Tim Saari .... crane operator
Nick Zwinggi .... production still photographer
 
Editorial Department
Stephen Baldwin .... telecine colorist
Todd Davis .... first assistant editor
Jason Wong .... dailies editor
 
Other crew
Patty Davis .... legal advisor (as Patty Davis, Esq.)
Patty Davis .... location manager
Erin Francis .... production assistant
Chad Kellenberger .... title artwork
Ashley Kennedy .... script supervisor
Marla Komocki .... press kit and PR
Philip K. LaMarche Sr. .... weapons handler (as Philip LaMarche Sr.)
Charles Merzbacher .... advisor
 

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Additional Details

Also Known As:

Through Line (USA) (working title)
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Parents Guide:

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Runtime:

USA:15 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

Boxborough, Massachusetts, USA

Company:

OrLater Productions more

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User Comments

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A great short film., 22 February 2006
9/10
Author: mesotis from United States

*** This comment may contain spoilers ***

I recently saw this film at Boston University's Redstone Film Festival and must say that I highly enjoyed it. From the creative opening credits to the compelling and quirky story, I felt as a whole the film was very engaging and thoroughly entertaining.

The story of this family's odd tradition was so well executed that you were completely felt for the protagonist. The fact that the tradition of shooting your son at the age of 13 is so absurd is completely forgotten and made entirely believable through every aspect of the film, including the overall look and feel, the presence of the actors, and even the timbre of the voice-over.

Having also screened it in a screen writing course, I have to say that it is one of the best short films I have seen, and enjoyed it just as much the second time I watched it. I would have liked to see it place higher in the film festival (unfortunately, as a spectator, it was out of my control). If anyone has the chance to view this short work, I highly encourage it.

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