The script for Favorite Son was developed from the successful short film, Little Man, which was received enthusiastically at dozens of festivals, won multiple awards, and attained distribution.
The screenplay of Favorite Son was invited to the No Borders development sessions of the Independent Feature Project; initial discussions with Hart Sharp Entertainment, Miramax Films, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Samuel Goldwyn Films, John Schloss, Blow Up/Open City, and others;
A script reading was held in 2003 at the Cherry Lane Theater in New York. Glen Fitzgerald played David; Connor Paolo played Ross.
Production Details
SAG Ultra Low Budget Agreement; HD 24p Production; Non-union crew
The movie was shot on HDCam, HDV and DV tapes. Initially captured as DV25 to Final Cut for rough assembly; recaptured and picture-edited in Avid Xpress Pro. For HD recapture, brought into Final Cut Studio. Sound work done in Logic.
Schedule
In screenings and festivals through 2008 - 2009. See news page for latest details.
Location
Madison, New Jersey and sites around the state.
Approach
Our unique twist on the lo-budget digital feature allows experienced professionals to contribute by doing most of their work in the preparatory stages. This will allow many who are accomplished in their area to continue their work in the commercial and industrial fields, while taking positions as production designer, sound supervisor, wardrobe design, etc… In turn, our on-the-set positions will be taken by current and former film students, who will be asked to make creative contributions of their own, as well as implement and, as needed, modify the plans put together by our department heads.