In The Tradition of My Family

In The Tradition of My Family

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Directed by:	Todd Davis
Starring:	Paul Kmiec, Jim Loutzenhiser, Rachel Harker
Country:	U S A
Created:	2006
Runtime:	15 min.
Also Listed In:	Rome International Film Festival
Member:	ToddHDavis

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Synopsis

In The Tradition of My Family is a gothic family saga. This seemingly normal, middle-class family has a unique tradition. When a son reaches his thirteenth birthday, his father wounds him with a gun, honoring both the long-standing family tradition and the boy, who is now a “new man.” The more dangerous the shooting and the more ghastly the scar, the more the recipient is honored by the family. That is, if he actually survives his wound. The film follows a young boy named Billy as he prepares for and experiences his new man ritual. In The Tradition of My Family examines what happens when these concepts of tradition and honor are questioned and the effect on the father’s relationship with his son.

Forms: Short
Genres: Drama, Underground, Coming of Age , Independent, Surreal
Niches: Student

Screenings & Events

Cast and Crew Screening
OTHER
Arlington, MA, U S A
October 2005

Redstone Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: 3RD PLACE
Boston, MA, U S A
February 2006

DC Independent Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: AUDIENCE AWARD, BEST SHORT
Washington, DC, U S A
March 2006

Redstone West Showcase
Film Festival
Awards: 1ST PLACE
Los Angeles, CA, U S A
March 2006

Boston Underground Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: RUNNER-UP, MOST PROMISING NEW ENGLAND FILMMAKER
Boston, MA, U S A
March 2006

Delray Beach Film Festival
Film Festival
Delray Beach, FL, U S A
March 2006

Naked Eye College Film Festival
Film Festival
Brookline, MA, U S A
April 2006

Philadelphia Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: BEST NARRATIVE SHORT
Philadelphia, PA, U S A
April 2006

Longbaugh Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: ENCORE SCREENING, BEST OF SHORTS PROGRAM
Portland, OR, U S A
April 2006

WorldFest Houston Independent Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: SILVER REMI AWARD, CINEMATOGRAPHY - SHORTS
Houston, TX, U S A
April 2006

Filmstock International Film Festival
Film Festival
Luton, United Kingdom
June 2006

Boston International Film Festival
Film Festival
Boston, MA, U S A
June 2006

Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival
Film Festival
Tel Aviv, Israel
June 2006

Plymouth Independent Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: BEST STUDENT FILM
Plymouth, MA, U S A
July 2006

Napa Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival
Film Festival
Sonoma, CA, U S A
August 2006

FilmGate International Student Film Festival
Film Festival
St. Louis, MO, U S A
August 2006

Palm Springs International Festival of Short Film
Film Festival
Palm Springs, CA, U S A
August 2006

Courthouse Center for the Arts - BEST OF RIIFF Program
OTHER
Kingston, RI, U S A
August 2006

Rhode Island International Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: GRAND PRIZE, NEW ENGLAND STUDENT COMPETITION
Providence, RI, U S A
August 2006

Chicago Underground Film Festival
Film Festival
Chicago, IL, U S A
August 2006

Los Angeles International Short Film Festival
Film Festival
Hollywood, CA, U S A
September 2006

Big Bear Lake International Film Festival
Film Festival
Big Bear Lake, CA, U S A
September 2006

Chicago International REEL Shorts Festival
Film Festival
Chicago, IL, U S A
September 2006

Boston Film Night
OTHER
Awards: AUDIENCE FAVORITE, BEST SCREEN ACTORS GUILD FILM
Arlington, MA, U S A
September 2006

New England Film & Video Festival
Film Festival
Brookline, MA, U S A
October 2006

New York Film Festival
Film Festival
New York, NY, U S A
October 2006

New Hampshire Film Expo
Film Festival
Portsmouth, NH, U S A
October 2006

FAIF International Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: NOMINATION: BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - PAUL KMIEC
Hollywood, CA, U S A
October 2006

West Chester Film Festival
Film Festival
West Chester, PA, U S A
October 2006

Century City Shorts & Screenplay Fest
Film Festival
Century City, CA, U S A
October 2006

Munich International Festival of Film Schools
Film Festival
Awards: NOMINATION: PRIX INTERCULTUREL AWARD
Munich, Germany
November 2006

Northampton Independent Film Festival
Film Festival
Northampton, MA, U S A
November 2006

International Student Film Festival Hollywood
Film Festival
North Hollywood, CA, U S A
November 2006

Lake Forest Film Festival
Film Festival
Lake Forest, IL, U S A
November 2006

Santa Fe Film Festival
Film Festival
Santa Fe, NM, U S A
December 2006

The Artists' Exchange Short Film Festival
Film Festival
Cranston, RI, U S A
January 2007

Marblehead Festival of Arts Winter Film Festival
Film Festival
Marblehead, MA, U S A
February 2007

Boston Cinema Census
Film Festival
Cambridge, MA, U S A
February 2007

Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Film Festival
Santa Barbara, CA, U S A
February 2007

Lake County Film Festival
Film Festival
Lake County, IL, U S A
March 2007

Chlotrudis Short Film Festival
Film Festival
Brookline, MA, U S A
March 2007

Groton Public Library Winter Film Series
OTHER
Groton, MA, U S A
March 2007

Humboldt Film Festival
Film Festival
Arcata, CA, U S A
April 2007

Killington Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: BEST SHORT FILM
Killington, VT, U S A
August 2007

Rome International Film Festival
Film Festival
Rome, GA, U S A
September 2007

Somewhat North of Boston Film Festival
Film Festival
Concord, NH, U S A
November 2007

Cast & Crew

Production

Ashley Kennedy (Script Supervisor), Ban Ali (2nd Assistant Director), Brian Daigle (2nd Assistant Director), Christopher Plummer (2nd Assistant Director), Cody Baker (Coproducer), Jamie Companeschi (Assistant Director), Patty Davis (Location Manager, Executive Producer), Todd Davis (Producer, Director)

Writing

Phil LaMarche (Author of Adapted Material), Todd Davis (Adapted By)

Performance

Alexia Rogers (Supporting Actor), Chris Conte (Supporting Actor), Chuck Brinig (Supporting Actor), Jason Ferriter (Voice-Over, Supporting Actor), Jim Loutzenhiser (Lead Actor), Joanna Herrington (Supporting Actor), John Rebello (Supporting Actor), KC Christian (Supporting Actor), Kippy Goldfarb (Supporting Actor), Mick Hoegen (Supporting Actor), Paul Kmiec (Lead Actor), Rachel Harker (Lead Actor), Richard Rogers (Supporting Actor), Stephanie Simonoff (Supporting Actor)

Camera

Austin de Besche (Cinematographer/DP), Ben Liu (Additional Photography, Assistant Camera), Chris Messina (Assistant Camera), G. John Garrett (Sound Mixer), Geoffrey Rockwell (Key Grip), Mario Cardenas (Sound Mixer), Philip Darrell (Gaffer), Stewart Adam (Sound Mixer)

Art Department

Jenny McCracken (Production Designer), Jeremy Oneail (Makeup Effects), Marleen Bos (Propmaster, Art Director), Patricia Smart (Makeup Artist, Hairstylist), Rosa J. Colon (Costume Designer)

Post Production

John Weston (Sound Editor), Michael Berenbaum, A.C.E. (Picture Editor), Todd Davis (Assitant Editor)

Music

David Grimes (Original Music/Composer)

Representation

Ellen Gitelman (Publicist)

Academic

Charles Merzbacher (School Administrator), Charles Merzbacher (Academic Advisor)

"In The Tradition of My Family" now available for purchase Mar 19, 2008 02:10PM

You can now purchase a copy of "In The Tradition of My Family" on DVD or via digital download. To buy a DVD via Google Checkout for US$10, please visit www.orlater.com. Please visit b-side, the on-line film distributor, to download a digital copy. The film can be purchased for US$7.99 for a large copy, or US$2.99 for a small copy, at bside.com/films/inthetraditionofmyfamily.

"In The Tradition of My Family" accepted into Somewhat North of Boston Film Festival Sep 19, 2007 10:06PM

In The Tradition of My Family has been accepted into the Somewhat North of Boston (SNOB) Film Festival. The film will play twice on Saturday November 10, 2007. The first time will be at 11:45 AM at the New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI), Sweeney Hall, 31 College Drive, Concord, NH. The next screening is at 10:15 PM at the Annicchiarico Theater, 1 Thompson Street, Concord, NH. Please see www.orlater.com for more information.

PRESS: Cover of StudentFilmmakers Magazine September 2007 Sep 04, 2007 12:03PM

In The Tradition of My Family is on the cover of the September 2007 issue of StudentFilmmakers Magazine. Inside is a 6-page interview with director Todd Davis and 12 production photos. Please see www.orlater.com for more information on the film.

"In The Tradition of My Family" wins Best Short Film at Killington Film Festival Aug 27, 2007 07:54PM

In The Tradition of My Family won the Best Short Film award in the 2007 Killington Film Festival New England Filmmaker Short Film Competition on August 26.

"In The Tradition of My Family" accepted into Killington Film Festival Jul 30, 2007 04:55PM

In The Tradition of My Family has been accepted into the Killington Film Festival. It will screen on Sunday August 26, 2007 at 3:00 PM at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel, 228 East Mountain Road, Killington, VT. Please see www.orlater.com for more information.

"In The Tradition of My Family" accepted into Rome (GA) International Film Festival Jul 10, 2007 05:05PM

In The Tradition of My Family has been accepted into the Rome International Film Festival. It will screen on Friday September 7, 2007 at 7:00 PM at the Forum Civic Center, 2 Government Plaza, Rome, GA. Please see www.orlater.com for more information

"In The Tradition of My Family" accepted into Humboldt Film Festival Mar 23, 2007 09:22AM

In The Tradition of My Family has been accepted into the Humboldt Film Festival. It will screen on Wednesday April 4, 2007 at 9:00 PM at the Minor Theatre, 1001 H Street, Arcata, CA. The Humboldt Film Festival is the oldest student-run film festival in the world, presented in the oldest continually running movie theater in the world. Please see www.orlater.com for more details.

"In The Tradition of My Family" at the Marblehead Festival of Arts Winter Film Festival Jan 17, 2007 07:14PM

In The Tradition of My Family will play at the Marblehead Festival of Arts Winter Film Festival on Wednesday February 28, 2007 at 7:30 PM at the Marblehead Little Theater, 12 School Street, Marblehead, MA. Please see www.orlater.com for more details.

"In The Tradition of My Family" accepted into Boston Cinema Census Jan 15, 2007 09:02AM

In The Tradition of My Family has been accepted into the Boston Cinema Census. It will screen at the Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA on Sunday February 4, 2007 at 6:00 PM. Please see www.orlater.com for more details.

"In The Tradition of My Family" invited to Lake County Film Festival Jan 04, 2007 09:57PM

In The Tradition of My Family has been invited to screen at the Lake County Film Festival, Libertyville, IL. It will play on Saturday March 10 and Sunday March 11, 2007 at 4:20 PM at the American Legion Hall, 715 North Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL. Please see www.orlater.com for more detail.

"In The Tradition of My Family" invited to The Artists' Exchange Short Film Festival Jan 04, 2007 09:54PM

In The Tradition of My Family has been invited to screen out of competition at The Artists' Exchange First Annual Short Film Festival in Cranston, RI. The programming directors of the Rhode Island International Film Festival were asked to offer a film from the 2,000 entries received this year, and recommended their New England student competition winner. The film will screen on Friday January 19, 2007 at 8:00 PM and Saturday January 20, 2007 at 5:00 PM at the Black Box Theatre, Rolfe Square at 50 Rolfe Street, Cranston, RI. See www.orlater.com for more details.

"In The Tradition of My Family" accepted into Santa Barbara International Film Festival Dec 29, 2006 08:59PM

In The Tradition of My Family has been accepted into the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. It will screen on Sunday February 4, 2007 at 1:30 PM at the Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA. This festival is an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS®) sanctioned Festival. The winning short film is automatically qualified for nomination consideration by AMPAS in the short film category. Please see www.orlater.com for more details.

PRESS: Cast and crew interview on BSR 88.1 FM WELH Providence, RI Nov 11, 2006 07:18AM

In The Tradition of My Family was featured on Spoiler Alert, a radio program on film topics on BSR 88.1 FM WELH Providence Rhode Island public radio from Brown University. Listen to the interview with cast and crew members after the Boston Film Night screening on September 17.

"In The Tradition of My Family" accepted into Santa Fe Film Festival Oct 26, 2006 05:16AM

In The Tradition of My Family has been accepted into the Santa Fe Film Festival. It will play on Friday December 8, 2006 at 8:15 PM and Sunday December 10, 2006 at 1:15 PM at the Santa Fe Film Center, 1616 St. Michael’s Drive, Santa Fe, NM. Please check www.orlater.com for more details.

"In The Tradition of My Family" accepted into Lake Forest Film Festival Oct 16, 2006 10:38AM

In The Tradition of My Family has been accepted into the Lake Forest Film Festival. It will play twice at Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL. First screening is on Saturday November 11, 2006 at 5:15 PM at the McCormick Auditorium, the second screening is Sunday November 12, 2006 at 1:00 PM at the Meyer Auditorium. Please check www.orlater.com for details.

"In The Tradition of My Family" accepted into Chlotrudis Short Film Festival Oct 08, 2006 10:44AM

In The Tradition of My Family has been accepted into the Chlotrudis Short Film Festival. It will play on Thursday October 19, 2006 at 6:30 PM at the Boston Public Library's Rabb Lecture Hall, 700 Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston, MA. The 11-film program will also play for a week in March at the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, MA. Please check www.orlater.com for details.

"In The Tradition of My Family" accepted into Northampton Independent Film Festival Oct 03, 2006 09:55AM

In The Tradition of My Family has been accepted into the Northampton Independent Film Festival. It will play on Friday November 10, 2006 at 9:00 PM at Seelye Hall, 2 Seelye Drive, Smith College Center Campus, Northampton, MA. Please check www.orlater.com for details.

"In The Tradition of My Family" accepted into International Student Film Festival Hollywood Sep 19, 2006 06:08PM

In The Tradition of My Family has been accepted into the International Student Film Festival Hollywood. It will play on Friday November 3, 2006 at 1:00 PM at Bevery Garland's Holiday Inn at Universal Studios, 4222 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood. Please check www.orlater.com for more details.

Paul Kmiec nominated for Best Supporting Actor award by FAIF Sep 19, 2006 05:46AM

Paul Kmiec, who plays Billy in In The Tradition of My Family, has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor by the FAIF International Film Festival in Hollywood, CA.

"In The Tradition of My Family" wins AUDIENCE FAVORITE AWARD at Boston Film Night Sep 19, 2006 05:43AM

In The Tradition of My Family won the Audience Favorite Award for Best SAG (Screen Actors Guild) film at Boston Film Night.

PRESS: interview with director at NewEnglandFilm.com Sep 15, 2006 05:57AM

NewEnglandFilm.com has posted an interview with director Todd Davis on the cover this month. Read A Brilliant Career Change online.

PRESS: article on the film in The Metro West Daily News Sep 15, 2006 05:54AM

The Metro West Daily News has published an article on In The Tradition of My Family. Pick up a copy today or read Shooting for recognition online.

PRESS: article on the film in The Beacon newspaper Sep 14, 2006 02:45PM

The Beacon has published an article on In The Tradition of My Family. Pick up a copy this week or read Is Hollywood ready for Boxborough? online.

"In The Tradition of My Family" accepted into Munich International Festival of Film Schools Sep 13, 2006 04:38PM

In The Tradition of My Family has been accepted into the Munich International Festival of Film Schools. It will play on Thursday November 23, 2006 at 3:00 PM and Friday November 24, 2006 at 8:00 PM at the Munich Filmmuseum, Munich, Germany. Please check www.orlater.com for details.

"IN THE TRADITION OF MY FAMILY" ACCEPTED INTO CHICAGO INT'L REEL SHORTS FEST Sep 09, 2006 12:15PM

In The Tradition of My Family has been accepted into the Chicago International REEL Shorts Festival. It will play on September 29, 2006 at 5:30 PM at the Davis Theater, 4614 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago. Please check www.orlater.com for more details.

"In The Tradition of My Family" accepted into New Hampshire Film Expo Sep 01, 2006 07:46PM

In The Tradition of My Family has been accepted into the New Hampshire Film Expo, Portsmouth, NH. It will play on Saturday October 14, 2006 at 8:30 PM. Check www.orlater.com for more details.

"In The Tradition of My Family" playing at the New England Film & Video Festival Aug 28, 2006 10:18AM

In The Tradition of My Family will play at the New England Film & Video Festival on Saturday October 7, 2006 at 1:00 PM, at the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, MA. Check www.orlater.com for details.

"In The Tradition of My Family" accepted into the Big Bear Lake Int'l Film Festival Aug 28, 2006 01:13AM

In The Tradition of My Family has been accepted into the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival, screening on Friday September 15, 2006 at 11:00 AM at the Performing Arts Center in Big Bear Lake, CA. Please visit www.orlater.com for more details.

"In The Tradition of My Family" accepted into the New York Film Festival Aug 25, 2006 11:15AM

In The Tradition of My Family has been accepted into the New York Film Festival, screening at the Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday October 14, 2006 at noon. Please visit www.orlater.com for more details.

"In The Tradition of My Family" accepted into FAIF International Film Festival Aug 22, 2006 10:51AM

In The Tradition of My Family" has been accepted into the FAIF International Film Festival. It will play on Monday October 9, 2006 at 4:45 PM at Mann's Chinese 6, Theater 3, 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA. Check www.orlater.com for more details.

"In The Tradition of My Family" accepted into West Chester Film Festival Aug 20, 2006 02:07AM

In The Tradition of My Family will play at the West Chester Film Festival on Friday October 6, 2006 at 7:00 PM, and Saturday October 7, 2006 at noon. Check www.orlater.com for details.

"In The Tradition of My Family" wins GRAND PRIZE in RIIFF New England Student Competition Aug 15, 2006 06:30AM

In The Tradition of My Family won the Grand Prize in the 2006 Rhode Island International Film Festival New England Student Competition on August 13.

"In The Tradition of My Family" accepted into the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films Aug 01, 2006 08:05PM

In The Tradition of My Family will play at the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films, August 23-30, 2006. See www.orlater.com for more film information and screening details as they become available.

"In The Tradition of My Family" accepted into the Rhode Island International Film Festival Aug 01, 2006 08:02PM

In The Tradition of My Family will play at the Rhode Island International Film Festival. The screening will take place on Saturday August 12, 2006 at 9:30 AM at the Feinstein IMAX Theatre in the Providence Place Mall (9 Providence Place), Providence, RI. See www.orlater.com for more details on the film and the screening schedule.

"In The Tradition of My Family" accepted into Los Angeles International Short Film Festival Aug 01, 2006 07:56PM

In The Tradition of My Family was accepted into the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival. It will screen on September 10, 2006 at 10:15 PM at the ArcLight Cinemas, Hollywood CA. See www.orlater.com for more detail.

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1 Comments about In The Tradition of My Family

Tinavidy
Dec 30, 2006 03:43AM

Congratulations!

Tina