29 Reasons to Run 
| Directed by: | Damon O'Steen |
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| Written by: | Gary Weeks |
| Starring: | Gary Weeks, Philip Boyd, Branden Waits |
| Country: | U S A |
| Created: | 2006 |
| Runtime: | 99 min. |
| Member: | garyweeks |
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Average rating: 5 by 3 users
Synopsis
Murphy's Law takes over when a slacker (Jack Paradise) runs out of couches to sleep on and decides to take a road trip to find his lost love, but only after tricking his novel-challenged writer and best friend (Peter Jonson) into believing that this trip could be the story he's been searching to write all of his life. Discovering a hidden fetish suit later, a drunk Peter unknowingly agrees to go. A drunk dial to his unethical boss mouthing off top-secret information about the firm’s highest profile client, he sends a bumbling British hit man (Stevenson) to bring Peter back. Everyone has their DOUBTS. When the road to find Rose becomes rocky, they detour to find the old college-confident man inside of Peter; But Paradise must reveal something to Peter might end more than their road-trip. Everyone has their SECRETS. The road beckons white-rapping youth ministers (Hymn-En-Em), shotgun-toting good 'ol boys (Matt), college buddy’s girl-next-door sisters (Jessie), and ex-rapper- turned- fitness-gurus (Big Bunyon), as they trade in Pete's mini-van for a French- Flagged 'General Louvre.' When the dust lifts, they find themselves face to face with their destinies. Time to stop running. Everyone has their MOMENT. Shot in 8 states including California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and Georgia, the film was shot amazingly with a seven-person crew, including the three lead actors. With a cast of 60+ actors, this crew has now been dubbed 'The Magnificent Seven.' Everyone has their REASONS. 29 Reasons to Run.
Forms: Feature
Genres: Comedy, Coming of Age , Independent, Road Trip, Dramedy
Niches: Student, Youth/Teen
Screenings & Events
Southern Fried Flicks Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: WINNER: BEST FEATURE FILM
Augusta, GA, U S A
January 2006
Park City Film Music Festival
Film Festival
Awards: WINNER: Gold Medal for Excellence - Director's Choice for BEST IMPACT OF MUSIC IN A FEATURE FILM
Park City, UT, U S A
January 2006
Gem City Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: WINNER: BEST COMEDY FEATURE
Palatka, FL, U S A
February 2006
Bare Bones International Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: WINNER: BEST ENSEMBLE CAST, WINNER: BEST KEY ART, WINNER: BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC, and NOMINATED: BEST COMEDY FEATURE
Muskogee, OK, U S A
April 2006
Newport Beach Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: OFFICIAL SELECTION
Newport Beach, CA, U S A
April 2006
Foursite Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: WINNER: BEST DOMESTIC FILM
Ogden City, UT, U S A
April 2006
SunScreen Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: OFFICIAL SELECTION
Tampa, FL, U S A
May 2006
Woods Hole Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: OFFICIAL SELECTION
Woods Hole, MA, U S A
July 2006
River City Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: OFFICIAL SELECTION
Marietta, OH, U S A
September 2006
Bluegrass International Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: WINNER: 2ND PLACE: BEST FEATURE
Louisville, KY, U S A
September 2006
San Diego Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: OFFICIAL SELECTION
San Diego, CA, U S A
September 2006
FAIF International Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: WINNER: BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Hollywood, CA, U S A
October 2006
Beaufort Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: WINNER: BEST FEATURE
Beaufort, SC, U S A
February 2007
Solstice Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: OFFICIAL SELECTION
Minneapolis, MN, U S A
June 2007
Cast & Crew
Damon O'Steen (Director), Gary Weeks (Executive Producer), Jamie Millhoff (Producer)
WritingGary Weeks (Writer (1st Project,1st Feature), Story By (1st Project,1st Feature))
PerformanceAdam Kendrick (Supporting Actor), Branden Waits (Lead Actor), Eric Zwieg (Supporting Actor), Gary Weeks (Lead Actor), Michael Ensign (Supporting Actor), Philip Boyd (Lead Actor), Scott Casperson (Supporting Actor), Tara Frix (Supporting Actor), Thomas Alan Beckett (Supporting Actor)
CameraTodd Tidwell (Cinematographer/DP), Tony Weeks (Sound Mixer)
Post ProductionBrett Voss (Sound Editor), Craig Mann (Sound Editor), Derek Owen (Picture Editor), Seann Dougherty (Sound Editor)
MusicKonstantinos Christides (Original Music/Composer), Tony Weeks (Original Music/Composer)
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1 Comments about 29 Reasons to Run
May 18, 2006 02:04PM
I was lucky enough to view this film at a recent festival. These guys present a story that should be seen by all. This one had me thinking and laughing throughout the film. The acting was superb, and the production value was right along with it. A must see.
James Bridges
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