“Don't Forget to See Your Father” by Nick Trusiak

Perry, a recent high school grad, is celebrating his 18th birthday when he rediscovers a box of CD’s tucked away in his dresser. Urged by his family to engage with them, Perry struggles with the idea, leading to feelings of pain and isolation.

FROM THE DIRECTOR

“The germination of this film occurred by mere happenstance whilst haphazardly perusing a common online social news aggregate one morning. I stumbled upon a discussion thread where a man who was terminally ill was discussing ways to remain present in his son's life after inevitably passing away. Theadea was simple; create video recordings addressing eventual milestones his son would eventually encounter in life.

I had always wanted to tell a story that explored parental figures, and how their presence (or lack thereof) impacted one's upbringing. A very close friend of mine lost his father at a very young age and essentially became the man of the house in his teenage years. It truly intrigued me how he carried himself so maturely and unaffectedly. It didn't seem like anything was off kilter when I first met him, but the wound cut very deep. Throughout the years, he became not only a dear friend, but somewhat of a father figure not only to me, but to all those around him. I truly wanted to understand how history shaped the man I grew to know.

We're all burdened with questions of how we will leave this world when our last breath leaves our bodies. Who are we leaving behind? How will this departure shape the lives around us? Is legacy predisposed, or controlled?

In the two years developing the story of this film I struggled with these questions, but its completion has helped me come to terms with the answers. There is no blueprint, no script, no roadmap to ever prepare you for it. You just need to do the best you can.”

-Nick Trusiak

CREDITS

CAST

Johnny Graham/ @bottlecaplottery

Patty Keach/ @spark_patty_keach

Merker Miyagi/ @merkermusic

Kreg Weiss/ @instakregweiss

Brendan Wilcox/ @brendanwilcox 13

Christine Trusiak/ @christine_trusiak

Writer and Director//  / @nicktrusiak

Producer// Vanessa Levia Beaulieu/ @vanlevv

Director of Photography// Thomas D'Auteuil/ @thomas.dauteuil

Sound Design and Original Music// Philippe Racz/ @adealeus

1st AD// Ji Won Jeong/ @jinnyjinjeong

Script Supervisor// Elizabeth Skene/ @xy_zeeee

Art Department// Berri Freeman/ @onlypriscilla, Matthew Xanthoudakis/ @ratchapel

Art Direction// Vanessa Levia Beaulieu/ @vanlevv

1st AC// Jeremie Scoulsky/ @scoulsky_

Gaffer/Grip Electric// Andreas KL/ @n.krib

Sound Recordist// Philippe Racz/ @adealeus

Production Assistant// Mark Trusiak/ @marktrusiak

Location Supervisor// Zachary Haller/ @lilxsaiyan

Editor// Nick Trusiak/ @nicktrusiak

Assistant Editor// Alex Corej/ @alexcorejG


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