The Dinner Table
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama, Family
THE DINNER TABLE is a film about a boy and his mom as she drives him from one place to the next. Every time he gets back in the car, he gets a little bit older. Every time they talk, it means a little bit more. Sometimes the ordinary moments are the the ones that matter most.
The Dinner Table
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama, Family
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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THE DINNER TABLE is a film about a boy and his mom as she drives him from one place to the next. Every time he gets back in the car, he gets a little bit older. Every time they talk, it means a little bit more. Sometimes the ordinary moments are the the ones that matter most.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Taking place entirely within the family van from 2001-2008, THE DINNER TABLE follows CLARK in conversations with his mother BECKY. As he talks HARRY POTTER, she talks AFGHANISTAN – each unknowingly helping the other through life’s ups and downs.
Mirroring my own experiences growing up in a military family forever on the move, the film is a reminder that sometimes the hardest thing is seeing the person across from you, or hearing the voice beside you; but it’s very important that we do, whether in the car or at the dinner table. As Becky concludes when she prepares to drop off the newly driver- licensed Clark for the last time, it’s these “most ordinary days” that mean everything.
Clark can’t see it at first, his perspective is one of cynicism. But even in the face of adversity, Becky’s perspective is one of thanks. She thanks God for the quiet days, for the small conversations, and for this time with Clark, even as it comes to an end. And that perspective is one that can make a difference, even on us cynics.
In a digital age, THE DINNER TABLE is an ode to the dying days of idle (and so very essential) conversation in transit, and all the forms of conversation that preceded them. The king is dead, long live the king.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast
Costs $1,550
90% of directing is casting; the right performance, the right ensemble, can define a film.
Crew
Costs $1,300
Skilled artists who take ownership of every element, effectively create a world for each film.
Equipment Rentals
Costs $1,160
Camera, lights, sound - the raw materials of which dreams are made.
Van Rental/Towing
Costs $1,100
The house in which our dinner table resides, and all human emotion and tragedy therein.
Wardrobe, Props, Hair and Makeup
Costs $1,100
Tools for making siblings of children who have never met, and reminders of the aughts in 2018.
Insurance and Permits
Costs $1,500
I fought the law, and the law won.
Meals and Craft Services
Costs $1,118
Our cast and crew will surely keep the film's namesake at heart.
Post-Production
Costs $1,350
From editing and color correction, to sound design and scoring - now the footage becomes a film.
Marketing and Festival Submissions
Costs $960
Much lauded is the unseen film, in the minds of those who made it.
Contingencies/Safety
Costs $1,362
May no rainy day, nor any obstacle perceived and otherwise, stand in the way of a story told true.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
WRITER/DIRECTOR – Andrew Bryan Scott
Per his father’s time in the Air Force, Andrew grew up in WWII hotspots Hawaii, Japan, and Germany. A graduate of NYU's Film program, his thesis film, about a 6-year old girl trying to save her sick dog, won NYU craft awards for Lead Actress and Production Design. His original teleplays have been honored in various festivals, his critical reviews have been published by numerous outlets, and he once wrote a poem that made his (ex)girlfriend cry. His on set credentials include shoots in New York, Ireland, and Kenya, and he's currently based in Los Angeles, where he’s worked as an assistant at The Gersh Agency, Development Coordinator for Ideate Media (DIRK GENTLY), and as a freelance writer in features. Goals include winning back his (ex)girlfriend and writing/directing a film as good as BEFORE SUNSET.
PRODUCER – Kyle Bowles
Kyle is an assistant to Michael Mann (HEAT, COLLATERAL) at Forward Pass Inc. He joined FPI from Gersh and previously began his career at Peter Guber's Mandalay Pictures. An LA native from Inglewood, Kyle fell in love with movies early on. At Villanova University, he co-produced LIMBO, a social justice documentary that explores the lives of West African migrants held at a reception center in Italy. He also wrote and directed a narrative short, SHADOW IN THE SHADE, which won an award at the 2016 Long Beach Indie International Film Festival. Kyle believes in the power of diverse, cinematic storytelling to bring people together and aspires to a career making damn good movies that do just that.
PRODUCER – Emma Taylor
Emma began her career in television on the east coast, working at NFL Films on the shows Inside the NFL, All or Nothing, and NFL's Top 100. From there she ventured into historical documentaries and true crime television, working on shows for CNN, Investigation Discovery, and Oxygen. Now, she lives and works in Los Angeles as an assistant on the ABC comedies The Goldbergs and Schooled. Emma aspires to being a comedy TV writer and also hopes to produce independent films that tell stories their audiences will connect with. Growing up Emma started making outrageous YouTube videos with her friends and while she didn't think it would be possible to turn goofing off with a camera into a career, no one has stopped her, yet.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – Wes Middleton
Wes is a freelance Assistant Director, Line Producer, and UPM in Los Angeles. He graduated NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and has a background in documentary editing. He works across genres, with experience on horror, comedy, and animal features. Wes is currently working to get into the DGA as an Assistant Director.
EDITOR - Danielle Pruden
Danielle attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where she discovered her passion for editing. While earning her degree, she took every class on editing that the program offered, worked as a Technical Assistant at the school's Post Production Department, and edited several short films. After graduating, Danielle started working for National Geographic on various docu-series. She continues to work her day job in television while fueling her passion for editing scripted films in her spare time. Danielle has edited projects such as Dominik the Daring and Bronco the Brave (her first collaboration with Director Andrew Scott), You Are Everywhere (Official Selection at New York International Short Film Festival), and "The Greatest Generation" among others. She's currently editing the first three episodes of a web series filmed in Ghana and is looking forward to collaborating with Andrew again on "The Dinner Table."
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Taking place entirely within the family van from 2001-2008, THE DINNER TABLE follows CLARK in conversations with his mother BECKY. As he talks HARRY POTTER, she talks AFGHANISTAN – each unknowingly helping the other through life’s ups and downs.
Mirroring my own experiences growing up in a military family forever on the move, the film is a reminder that sometimes the hardest thing is seeing the person across from you, or hearing the voice beside you; but it’s very important that we do, whether in the car or at the dinner table. As Becky concludes when she prepares to drop off the newly driver- licensed Clark for the last time, it’s these “most ordinary days” that mean everything.
Clark can’t see it at first, his perspective is one of cynicism. But even in the face of adversity, Becky’s perspective is one of thanks. She thanks God for the quiet days, for the small conversations, and for this time with Clark, even as it comes to an end. And that perspective is one that can make a difference, even on us cynics.
In a digital age, THE DINNER TABLE is an ode to the dying days of idle (and so very essential) conversation in transit, and all the forms of conversation that preceded them. The king is dead, long live the king.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast
Costs $1,550
90% of directing is casting; the right performance, the right ensemble, can define a film.
Crew
Costs $1,300
Skilled artists who take ownership of every element, effectively create a world for each film.
Equipment Rentals
Costs $1,160
Camera, lights, sound - the raw materials of which dreams are made.
Van Rental/Towing
Costs $1,100
The house in which our dinner table resides, and all human emotion and tragedy therein.
Wardrobe, Props, Hair and Makeup
Costs $1,100
Tools for making siblings of children who have never met, and reminders of the aughts in 2018.
Insurance and Permits
Costs $1,500
I fought the law, and the law won.
Meals and Craft Services
Costs $1,118
Our cast and crew will surely keep the film's namesake at heart.
Post-Production
Costs $1,350
From editing and color correction, to sound design and scoring - now the footage becomes a film.
Marketing and Festival Submissions
Costs $960
Much lauded is the unseen film, in the minds of those who made it.
Contingencies/Safety
Costs $1,362
May no rainy day, nor any obstacle perceived and otherwise, stand in the way of a story told true.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
WRITER/DIRECTOR – Andrew Bryan Scott
Per his father’s time in the Air Force, Andrew grew up in WWII hotspots Hawaii, Japan, and Germany. A graduate of NYU's Film program, his thesis film, about a 6-year old girl trying to save her sick dog, won NYU craft awards for Lead Actress and Production Design. His original teleplays have been honored in various festivals, his critical reviews have been published by numerous outlets, and he once wrote a poem that made his (ex)girlfriend cry. His on set credentials include shoots in New York, Ireland, and Kenya, and he's currently based in Los Angeles, where he’s worked as an assistant at The Gersh Agency, Development Coordinator for Ideate Media (DIRK GENTLY), and as a freelance writer in features. Goals include winning back his (ex)girlfriend and writing/directing a film as good as BEFORE SUNSET.
PRODUCER – Kyle Bowles
Kyle is an assistant to Michael Mann (HEAT, COLLATERAL) at Forward Pass Inc. He joined FPI from Gersh and previously began his career at Peter Guber's Mandalay Pictures. An LA native from Inglewood, Kyle fell in love with movies early on. At Villanova University, he co-produced LIMBO, a social justice documentary that explores the lives of West African migrants held at a reception center in Italy. He also wrote and directed a narrative short, SHADOW IN THE SHADE, which won an award at the 2016 Long Beach Indie International Film Festival. Kyle believes in the power of diverse, cinematic storytelling to bring people together and aspires to a career making damn good movies that do just that.
PRODUCER – Emma Taylor
Emma began her career in television on the east coast, working at NFL Films on the shows Inside the NFL, All or Nothing, and NFL's Top 100. From there she ventured into historical documentaries and true crime television, working on shows for CNN, Investigation Discovery, and Oxygen. Now, she lives and works in Los Angeles as an assistant on the ABC comedies The Goldbergs and Schooled. Emma aspires to being a comedy TV writer and also hopes to produce independent films that tell stories their audiences will connect with. Growing up Emma started making outrageous YouTube videos with her friends and while she didn't think it would be possible to turn goofing off with a camera into a career, no one has stopped her, yet.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – Wes Middleton
Wes is a freelance Assistant Director, Line Producer, and UPM in Los Angeles. He graduated NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and has a background in documentary editing. He works across genres, with experience on horror, comedy, and animal features. Wes is currently working to get into the DGA as an Assistant Director. EDITOR - Danielle Pruden
Danielle attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where she discovered her passion for editing. While earning her degree, she took every class on editing that the program offered, worked as a Technical Assistant at the school's Post Production Department, and edited several short films. After graduating, Danielle started working for National Geographic on various docu-series. She continues to work her day job in television while fueling her passion for editing scripted films in her spare time. Danielle has edited projects such as Dominik the Daring and Bronco the Brave (her first collaboration with Director Andrew Scott), You Are Everywhere (Official Selection at New York International Short Film Festival), and "The Greatest Generation" among others. She's currently editing the first three episodes of a web series filmed in Ghana and is looking forward to collaborating with Andrew again on "The Dinner Table."