Experiencing Interruptions?

Skipping a Generation

A young musician’s strained relationship with his rigid father takes a drastic turn when he is transported 50 years back to the 1970s, causing him to meet his father as a teenager and the zany grandfather he never knew.

  • John Barnes
    Director
    A Work of Heart, COME TO THE BEACH
  • John Barnes
    Writer
  • Hyebin Lee
    Producer
  • Kai Alfonso
    Key Cast
    "David Powers"
  • Henry Pallatroni
    Key Cast
    "Young Scott Powers"
  • Robert Wray
    Key Cast
    "Freddie Powers"
  • Chris Estey
    Key Cast
    "Scott Powers"
  • Hyebin Lee
    Cinematography
  • John Barnes
    Additional Cinematography
  • John Barnes
    Editor
  • John Barnes
    Original Song Composer
  • Alan MacEwen
    Vocals for Original Song
  • Tyler Burkhardt
    Composer
  • Analia Lentini
    Composer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy-Drama
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 11 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 10, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    270 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    21:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Virginia
  • New Surge Film Festival
    Richmond, VA
    United States
    December 1, 2023
    Official Selection
  • First Frame Film Festival
    Leicester, England
    United Kingdom
    April 27, 2024
    People's Choice Award (Winner) & Best Original Concept Nomination
  • AltFF Alternative Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    July 26, 2024
    Best Drama (North America) Nomination
Director - John Barnes