No Child
NO CHILD—winner of *Best Film* at 7 International Film Festivals—is about growing up and the power of growing together. It explores our inner passions, becoming inspired to be responsible, and the ability in us all to overcome our disadvantages and our demons.
No Child stars child actor Timmy Richardson. In Tyler Perry's TV drama, If Loving You Is Wrong", Timmy has played the regular supporting role of "Justice" since the show started in 2014.
he has played the supporting role of "Justice" since the in Tyler Perry's TV drama, If Loving You is Wrong. Timmy is scheduled to film his 4th season.
"A moving story about the power of human relationships in facilitating personal change... Will Williams gives a remarkable performance... [and] Timmy Richardson shines as Thomas in No Child." —THE TRIANGLE TRIBUNE
"No Child is the kind of movie that will make you fall in love with movies. It makes you feel good while watching it. I just wanted to go out and make the world a better place.” —Sebastian Twardosz, Professor @ USC Cinema, Partner @ Circus Road Films, Host of The Insiders On YouTube
*WORLD PREMIERE* for NO CHILD held with 4 screenings at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival (JDIFF) in Dubuque, IA, April 23 - 26, 2015. Only 35 films of nearly 400 entries were selected. JDIFF was voted one of the Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World by MovieMaker Magazine; they awarded over $35,000 in cash prizes.
THE STORY
Will Windsor (Will Williams), a recent college graduate, waits on returns from interviews for a "real" corporate job. He bides his time self-medicating with alcohol and supporting the habit with his earnings as a tutor.
After a typical night of binge drinking, Will receives his newest assignment and soon finds himself the halfhearted tutor of an African-American boy, Thomas Daniels (Timmy Richardson of Tyler Perry's, If Loving You Is Wrong). The subject is Reading and Comprehension. The author: Hemingway. And Thomas needs to "get it" to pass the 3rd grade No-Child-Left-Behind standardized test.
As Will rekindles his love of literature, and as he sees Thomas making the connections that make reading and understanding magical, he discovers an opportunity for redemption. Will he open his heart and let inspiration pull him up? Or cut and run at first opportunity and grow further into a life of despondency?
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Rob UnderhillDirector
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Rob UnderhillWriter
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Will WilliamsProducer
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Rob UnderhillProducer
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Aravind RagupathiProducer
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Will WilliamsKey Cast
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Timmy RichardsonKey Cast"Justice" in Tyler Perry's, If Loving You Is Wrong
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Kimberly ParkerKey Cast
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Hannah Elsie ChapmanKey Cast
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Robert "Tank" CraytonKey Cast"Tank" in Southern Fried Stings
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Rob UnderhillEditor
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Aravind RagupathiDirector of Photography
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Steven GroveScore Composer
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Project Type:Feature
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Genres:Inspirational, Drama, Coming-of-age, Family, African American
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Runtime:43 minutes 28 seconds
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Completion Date:April 24, 2015
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Production Budget:10,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Canon 5d Mark iii
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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31st Black International Cinema, BerlinBerlin
Germany
May 14, 2016
BEST FILM -
Hope Film Awards
United States
August 5, 2017
BEST FEATURE FILM -
Los Angeles CineFestLos Angeles
United States
July 16, 2016
BEST SHORT FILM -
Freedom Film Festival
United States
April 1, 2017
BEST DIRECTOR -
Raleigh Film FestivalRaleigh, North Carolina
United States
October 15, 2016
BEST MID-LENGTH FILM -
South Carolina Cultural Film FestivalNorth Charleston, South Carolina
United States
May 7, 2016
BEST FILM & BEST ACTOR -
Florida Movie FestivalCasselberry, Florida
United States
March 12, 2016
BEST NARRATIVE FILM -
12th Lancaster International Short Film FestivalLancaster, Pennsylvania
November 14, 2015
BEST OVERALL FILM Runner-up -
Best Film Festival
BEST FAMILY PROGRAMMING -
Peak City International Film FestivalApex, North Carolina
United States
November 18, 2017
BEST ACTOR, TIMMY RICHARDSON -
The Short Film AwardsNew York
United States
December 17, 2016
Nominated BEST SHORT FILM -
North Carolina Film AwardsRaleigh, North Carolina
United States
February 21, 2016
Finalist for BEST FILM -
Julien Dubuque International Film FestivalDubuque, Iowa
April 25, 2015
North American Premiere -
Living Arts College Test ScreeningRaleigh, North Carolina
September 18, 2014
Preview Screening (*Not* world premiere) -
19th Magnolia Independent Film FestivalStarkville, Mississippi
United States
March 5, 2016 -
18th San Francisco Black Film FestivalSan Francisco, California
United States
June 11, 2016 -
17th Real to Reel International Film FestivalKings Mountain, North Carolina
United States
July 29, 2016 -
Ocean City Film FestivalOcean City, Maryland
United States
June 10, 2017
ROB UNDERHILL is a film and TV director, producer, writer and editor. His films have been in competition at over 200 film festivals worldwide, including ST. LOUIS and SEATTLE (both *Academy Award-qualifying* film festivals), OAXACA (Mexico), SUNSCREEN (Academy-sponsored) and CANNES (France), have received over 100 awards including for Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and have scored rave reviews from top film critics like Mark Bell of FILM THREAT and Anne Brodie in CRITICIZE THIS! Featured on the National Public Radio shows, THE STATE OF THINGS with Frank Stasio and THE STORY with Dick Gordon, Rob’s work is regularly subject in newspapers, radio, TV-news and more. His work has received endorsements from major public figures such as US UN Ambassador Andrew Young, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and former North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue. Carolina STYLE Magazine recognized Rob as one of 25 "Most Stylish People" influencing positive change in the Carolinas through his films. He is a RAWards Indie Art Award recipient for Best Regional Filmmaker. He was the featured Speaker at the 2015 graduation commencement exercises for the Department of English at North Carolina State University. His work has aired on the ASPiRE network and other national US and European TV outlets. Visit his website at www.RobUnderhill.com; *like* his Facebook for regular updates at www.facebook.com/RobUnderhillProductions.