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| Website | orlater.com | | Directors | Directed by
Todd Davis
Based on the short story by
Phil LaMarche
Screenplay by
Todd Davis
Produced by
Todd Davis and Cody Baker
Edited by
Michael Berenbaum, A.C.E.
Director of Photography
Austin de Besche
Production Designer
Jenny McCracken
Costume Designer
Rosa J. Colon
Makeup Effects by
Jeremy Oneail
Music Composed by
David Grimes
Executive Producer
Patty Davis
CAST
Paul Kmiec Billy
Jim Loutzenhiser Benjamin
Rachel Harker The Mother
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
KC Christian Cousin Eldridge
John Rebello Cousin Jeremy
Stephanie Simonoff Cousin Kate
Richard Rogers Cousin Charles
Alexia Rogers Cousin Martha | | Awards | Philadelphia Film Festival
Best Narrative Short, 2006
Rhode Island International Film Festival
Grand Prize, New England Student Competition, 2006
Redstone West Showcase
1st Place, 2006
Plymouth Independent Film Festival
Best Student Film, 2006
DC Independent Film Festival
Audience Award, Best Short, 2006
Killington Film Festival
Best Short Film, 2007
Boston Film Night
Audience Favorite, 2006
WorldFest Houston International Film Festival
Silver Remi, Cinematography, 2006
Boston Underground Film Festival
Runner-up, Most Promising New England Filmmaker, 2006
Redstone Film Festival
3rd Place, 2006
Longbaugh Film Festival
Encore Screening, Best of Shorts program, 2006
Munich International Festival of Film Schools
Nominee, Prix Interculturel Award, 2006
FAIF International Film Festival
Nominee, Best Supporting Actor - Paul Kmiec, 2006 | | Festivals | Redstone 2/15/06
Redstone West Showcase 3/9/06
Delray Beach 3/11/06
DC Independent 3/12/06
Boston Underground 3/26/06
Philadelphia 4/3/06
Longbaugh 4/8/06, 4/9/06
Naked Eye College 4/25/06
Tel Aviv International Student 6/4/06 (Nazareth), 6/5/06 (Tel Aviv)
Filmstock International 6/11/06
Boston International 6/12/06
Plymouth Independent 7/21/06
Napa Sonoma Wine Country 8/4/06, 8/19/06
Rhode Island International 8/12/06
Chicago Underground 8/19/06, 8/23/06
FilmGate International Student 8/19/06
Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films 8/27/06
Los Angeles International Short 9/10/06
Big Bear Lake International 9/15/06
Chicago International REEL Shorts 9/29/06
Century City Shorts & Screenplay 9/06-10/06
West Chester 10/6/06, 10/7/06
New England Film & Video 10/7/06
FAIF International 10/9/06
New Hampshire Film Expo 10/14/06
New York 10/14/06
Chlotrudis Short 10/19/06 and 3/2/07 thru 3/8/07
International Student Film Festival Hollywood 11/3/06
Northampton Independent 11/10/06
Lake Forest 11/11/06, 11/12/06
Munich International Festival of Film Schools 11/23/06, 11/24/06
Santa Fe 12/8/06, 12/10/06
The Artists’ Exchange Short 1/19/07, 1/20/07
Santa Barbara International 2/4/07
Boston Cinema Census 2/4/07
Marblehead Festival of Arts Winter 2/28/07
Lake County 3/10/07, 3/11/07
Humboldt 4/4/07
Killington 8/26/07
Rome (GA) International 9/7/07
Somewhat North of Boston 11/10/07
ABCC OUR WORLD 5/15/09 |
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| Status: | Married | | Zodiac Sign: | Gemini |
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In The Tradition of My Family's Schools
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Boston University
Boston,Massachusetts
Graduated: 2006
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Master's Degree
Major: Film Production
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Total Plays: 179 |
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The film In The Tradition of My Family was directed by Todd Davis, based on the short story by Phil LaMarche. See www.orlater.com for screening dates/times and other information about the film.
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Screenings/Awards:
New York Film Festival 2006
Philadelphia Film Festival 2006 - Best Narrative Short
Rhode Island International Film Festival 2006, Providence, RI - Grand Prize, New England Student Competition
Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2007, Santa Barbara, CA
Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films 2006, Palm Springs, CA
Los Angeles International Short Film Festival 2006
Redstone West Showcase 2006, Hollywood, CA - 1st place
Plymouth Independent Film Festival 2006, Plymouth, MA - Best Student Film
Killington Film Festival 2007, Killington, VT - Best Short Film
DC Independent Film Festival 2006, Washington, DC - Audience Award for Best Short
Boston Film Night 2006 - Audience Favorite
WorldFest Houston International Film Festival 2006 - Silver Remi Award for Cinematography
Boston Underground Film Festival 2006 - Runner up, Most Promising New England Filmmaker
Redstone Film Festival 2006, Boston, MA - 3rd place
Longbaugh Film Festival 2006, Portland, OR - Best of Shorts encore program
Munich International Festival of Film Schools 2006, Munich, Germany - Nominee, Prix Interculturel award
FAIF International Film Festival 2006, Hollywood, CA - Nominee, Best Supporting Actor - Paul Kmiec
Humboldt Film Festival 2007, Arcata, CA
Chicago Underground Film Festival 2006
Big Bear Lake International Film Festival 2006, Big Bear Lake, CA
Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival 2006, Nazareth and Tel Aviv, Israel
Napa Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival 2006, Sonoma, CA and American Canyon, CA
Northampton Independent Film Festival 2006, Northampton, MA
Santa Fe Film Festival 2006, Santa Fe, NM
Chlotrudis Short Film Festival 2006/2007, Boston/Brookline, MA
Lake County Film Festival 2007, Libertyville, IL
Filmstock International Film Festival 2006, Luton, UK
Rome International Film Festival 2007, Rome, GA
Boston Cinema Census 2007, Cambridge, MA
New England Film & Video Festival 2006, Brookline, MA
Boston International Film Festival 2006
Delray Beach Film Festival 2006, Delray Beach, FL
Chicago International REEL Shorts Festival 2006
New Hampshire Film Expo 2006, Portsmouth, NH
Marblehead Festival of Arts Winter Film Festival, 2007 Marblehead, MA
West Chester Film Festival 2006, West Chester, PA
Lake Forest Film Festival 2006, Lake Forest, IL
Somewhat North of Boston Film Festival 2007, Concord, NH
FilmGate International Student Film Festival 2006, St. Louis, MO
International Student Film Festival Hollywood 2006, North Hollywood, CA
Courthouse Center for the Arts 2006, West Kingston, RI
The Artists' Exchange Short Film Festival 2007, Cranston, RI
Naked Eye College Film Festival 2006, Brookline, MA
Groton Public Library Winter Film Series 2007, Groton, MA
Century City Shorts & Screenplay Fest 2006, Century City, CA
ABCC OUR WORLD Film Festival 2009, Boxborough, MA
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Who I'd like to meet:
"[Davis] effectively portrayed the tension that family members feel about this tradition. Cult like, it felt eerie and scary... What I enjoyed about the film was that I was bewildered, shocked, scared and fascinated all at the same time... effective storytelling, shots... full attention to details. The color tone - earthy and rustic. Acting was subtle but real. Remember the name, Todd H Davis, he has showed us what he can do. I got mesmerized by his work. I look forward to his first feature film. Why should you watch this short film? This film is a winner, effective storytelling par excellence!"
Luis Pedron, FanClubX.com
"A gem of a short film, In The Tradition of My Family tells its story, in the tradition of Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery,' of the rite of male passage in an extended New England family. The clean, crisp acting, lighting and editing, and taut direction communicate a surprisingly deep and rich insight into male psychology. This film explores the warrior spirit beneath the surface of domestic order to suggest a vast labyrinth of unspoken higher truths. This little film will haunt its viewers, its vivid and striking images lingering long after the final blows have fallen."
Les Wright, CultureVulture.net
"...riveting..."
Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films program
"...the same gritty feel as the recent 13 (Tzameti) and hits just as hard with its depiction of a gruesome family tradition that must be seen to be believed."
ReelReviewer.com (New York Film Festival review on Rotten Tomatoes)
"...This was the most professional looking film I saw at the [Rome International] Film Festival... Keep your eye out for [Todd Davis]; he is going to be big one day. Score: A"
Adam Martin, Rome Unscene
"...perversely intriguing..."
Greg White, BU Source
"A terrific adaptation of the short story, and an excellent use of its cast's talents."
Scott Johnston, Philadelphia Film Society
"In The Tradition of My Family is very well made-- and quite disturbing. Todd demonstrates his individuality as a filmmaker not only in the manner in which he creates the film, but in the decision to film this story in the first place. I applaud him for both... I would love to see [his other films]."
Arthur Allan Seidelman, director, The Sisters
"The film is really extraordinary... It has a very rich parable... a simple story that can be read in many different ways. Although the narrative is clear, it hints at all types of mysterious meanings."
Charles Merzbacher, chairman, Department of Film and Television, Boston University
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