The Father's Melody

A bitter man revisits his childhood home after his father passes away, and is forced to come to terms with the music and the faith he abandoned long ago.

  • Matthew Simonson
    Director
  • Matthew Simonson
    Writer
  • Kayla Williams
    Producer
  • Rafael Barreiro
    Producer
  • Jon Kline
    Key Cast
    "Morgan"
  • LaRae Deaon
    Key Cast
    "Molly"
  • Timothy Simonson
    Key Cast
    "Timothy"
  • Julia Waite
    Key Cast
    "Grace"
  • Stephen Ottaviano
    Director of Photography
  • Matthew Simonson
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Melodrama
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 29, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    150 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • MMI Film Gala
    Tulsa, Oklahoma
    United States
    April 30, 2019
    Audience Choice Award; Best Actor
Director Biography - Matthew Simonson

Matthew Simonson is a media student at Oral Roberts University. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinema, Television, and Digital Media with an expected graduation date of May 2, 2020. During his tenure, he has faithfully served as a camera operator for two internationally broadcasted programs, and has worked on the production crew for numerous student and local film projects in Tulsa, OK.

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