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Matt Ferrin Creative Director    ✉️ ferrin@gmail.com 

Wrecked a Bunch of Cars, Had a Good Time

Wrecked a Bunch of Cars, Had a Good Time

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Short Film

At first we went to the demolition derby to capture just a few shots for a proof of concept video for a feature film we are developing but once we were there with our cameras we were compelled to film more than we has anticipated. We spend the hours leading up to the derby interviewing drivers, some with years of experience, and others participating for the first time. Fortunately, two of the drivers we spoke with ended up coming out on the top. We filmed on 16mm, super8 with some of the stock being long-since expired. The result is a gritty, grimy film that matches the feeling of the demolition derby - a 'sport' and a subculture that we find absolutely compelling. 

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Directed by
Matt Ferrin & James P. Gannon


Produced by
Daniel Bellury
Grant Curatola

Executive Producer
Ahbra Perry

Cinematography by
Adam Ginsberg

Additional Camera
James P. Gannon
Matt Ferrin

Sound Recording by
Daniel Bellury

Edited by
Jason Tippet

Original Score by
Steve Marion


Audio Post by
Plush NYC

Re-Recording Mixer
Filipe Collazos 

Supervising Sound Editor
Mike Levesque Jr.

Colorist

Esteban Palma 

Film Restoration by
Grier Dill

Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto, Ontario, CAN

Fantastic Fest
Austin, TX

Calgary Underground Film Festival
Calgary, Alberta, CAN

Chilliwack Independent Film Festival
Chilliwack, British Columbia, CAN

Silver Screen/Kodak: Film on Film
London, UK

 

more coming soon...
 

Official Selection

Cast

Demolition Derby Drivers  
Frank Wisneski
Andrew Van Steenbergen
Rich Johnson
Richie Johnson
Olivia Beebe
                                                     
Derby Announcer
Jay Mulligan
                                                     
Derby Flagman
Tim Howard

Credits

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