Show and Tell
New York City, New York | Film Short
Comedy
"Show and Tell" is a light-hearted wink at the topic of paternal legacy. In particular, we highlight how a modern, Internet-based world filled with unreliable narrators has challenged family lore that once formed the bedrock of elder male identity.
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"Show and Tell" is a light-hearted wink at the topic of paternal legacy. In particular, we highlight how a modern, Internet-based world filled with unreliable narrators has challenged family lore that once formed the bedrock of elder male identity.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Our Script
George is....a loser. He can't hold down a job, and doesn't seem to be looking for one. His wife, Anna, leaves early and returns late; whatever minimal ask she's made of her husband seems to always fall through the gaping cracks of his wide-open schedule. But none of that matters to Max, George's seven-year-old son, who still worships his schlubby, unremarkable father.
(Credit: "National Lampoon's Vacation" (Warner Bros, 1983))
George lets Max in on a little secret; Max's grandfather, Harry, received a Service Medal of Achievement from President Gerald Ford on a visit to Washington D.C. in 1977. Max is awestruck to learn he comes from a long line of makers and doers, and he proudly shares this story with his classmates.
Luca Genovese, Max's bully, calls bullshit. He calls Max - and his entire family, by extension - a bunch of liars. Max is devastated, angry and vindictive; he returns home with enough tears and sniffles to break any parents' heart. And, of course, George is enraged too......not for his son's battered integrity, so much as who the hell this Luca thinks he is, calling him a liar??
(Credit: "Liar Liar" (Universal Studios, 1997)
Thus begins the implosion of George's sanity as he obsesses over proving his grandfather's story to his son's 7-year-old tormentor. What ensues is a descent into half-truths, trespassing and burglary that shines a light on the lengths men will pursue to preserve their so-called "legacy."
Our Inspiration
George (our protagonist) is inspired by various self-destructive, albeit well-meaning, comedic father figures. George's fixation with the truth, and his self-serving agenda at the expense of his son, draw from Jim Carrey's Fletcher Reed in the 1997 comedy Liar Liar.
Max's vulnerability to internalizing his father's impulsive behavior mirrors the dynamic between George Clooney's Mr. Fox and his son in the 2009 Wes Anderson film, The Fantastic Mr. Fox.
(Credit: "The Fantastic Mr. Fox" (20th Century Fox, 2009)
And George's descent into mental breakdown in defense of his masculinity draws from pathetic, manic dad figures like Clark Griswold in National Lampoon's Vacation franchise.
Our Motivation
Why tell this story now? We think contemporary conversations around AI, deepfakes and the credibility erosion of the Internet have focused too narrowly on professional story-telling mediums: film, TV, etc. But what about the impact of this new culture on older forms of story-telling, like oral family histories passed down over generations? Where once these anecdotes were taken at face value (with a proverbial "grain of salt"), these stories are likely to be entirely dismissed or savagely excoriated by a modern world filled with unreliable narrators. What does this mean for parents, especially fathers, who have passed down family stories as an integral part of their own identities?
Wishlist
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Cast
Costs $3,900
A good script deserves great actors; we'll be investing in the best talent we can find, and we've prioritized this accordingly in our budget
Crew
Costs $8,500
As crew members ourselves, we know the importance of a fair wage. We want to ensure our crew receives compensation for their hard work.
Festival Submissions
Costs $1,000
A finished film needs an audience! We'll be submitting our completed short film to some of the familiar festivals (TIFF, Tribeca, Savannah)
Gear Rentals (Lighting, Grip, Camera, Sound)
Costs $2,000
We'll be hunting down the cheapest deals we can, but we still want a decent treasury to pull from to secure some quality equipment on set.
Editing/Coloring
Costs $1,500
Our hopes are to handle editing and coloring in-house, but in the event we need to bring on some extra hands, this fund will be crucial.
Catering (3x Days Lunch for Cast/Crew)
Costs $600
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About This Team
Our team is small, mighty and growing! Our current roster consists of the following:
Asad Bokhari - Director
Asad Bokhari is a young filmmaker, photographer and editor based in NYC. He is currently working as a Digital Producer for The Daily Show. Over the years he has accumulated many accolades including directing a stand up special on Amazon Prime (Chris Brown: I Just Look Like This) and having a photo published in The New York Times. Most recently, He was the Director of Photography of a short film called “He’s Typing,” which is set to come out early this summer.
Carter Paterson - Writer, Producer
A screenwriter at heart but production coordinator by trade, Carter Paterson entered the entertainment industry as an intern for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. His film and television credits include Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Rob Peace, Space Cadet and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. His television screenplay, Pack Rats, was a 2022 Screencraft Pilot Semi-Finalist.
Evan Murray - Co-Producer, Editor
Desta Mutisya - Gaffer
Lucas Cooperman - Assistant Director
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Our Script
George is....a loser. He can't hold down a job, and doesn't seem to be looking for one. His wife, Anna, leaves early and returns late; whatever minimal ask she's made of her husband seems to always fall through the gaping cracks of his wide-open schedule. But none of that matters to Max, George's seven-year-old son, who still worships his schlubby, unremarkable father.
(Credit: "National Lampoon's Vacation" (Warner Bros, 1983))
George lets Max in on a little secret; Max's grandfather, Harry, received a Service Medal of Achievement from President Gerald Ford on a visit to Washington D.C. in 1977. Max is awestruck to learn he comes from a long line of makers and doers, and he proudly shares this story with his classmates.
Luca Genovese, Max's bully, calls bullshit. He calls Max - and his entire family, by extension - a bunch of liars. Max is devastated, angry and vindictive; he returns home with enough tears and sniffles to break any parents' heart. And, of course, George is enraged too......not for his son's battered integrity, so much as who the hell this Luca thinks he is, calling him a liar??
(Credit: "Liar Liar" (Universal Studios, 1997)
Thus begins the implosion of George's sanity as he obsesses over proving his grandfather's story to his son's 7-year-old tormentor. What ensues is a descent into half-truths, trespassing and burglary that shines a light on the lengths men will pursue to preserve their so-called "legacy."
Our Inspiration
George (our protagonist) is inspired by various self-destructive, albeit well-meaning, comedic father figures. George's fixation with the truth, and his self-serving agenda at the expense of his son, draw from Jim Carrey's Fletcher Reed in the 1997 comedy Liar Liar.
Max's vulnerability to internalizing his father's impulsive behavior mirrors the dynamic between George Clooney's Mr. Fox and his son in the 2009 Wes Anderson film, The Fantastic Mr. Fox.
(Credit: "The Fantastic Mr. Fox" (20th Century Fox, 2009)
And George's descent into mental breakdown in defense of his masculinity draws from pathetic, manic dad figures like Clark Griswold in National Lampoon's Vacation franchise.
Our Motivation
Why tell this story now? We think contemporary conversations around AI, deepfakes and the credibility erosion of the Internet have focused too narrowly on professional story-telling mediums: film, TV, etc. But what about the impact of this new culture on older forms of story-telling, like oral family histories passed down over generations? Where once these anecdotes were taken at face value (with a proverbial "grain of salt"), these stories are likely to be entirely dismissed or savagely excoriated by a modern world filled with unreliable narrators. What does this mean for parents, especially fathers, who have passed down family stories as an integral part of their own identities?
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast
Costs $3,900
A good script deserves great actors; we'll be investing in the best talent we can find, and we've prioritized this accordingly in our budget
Crew
Costs $8,500
As crew members ourselves, we know the importance of a fair wage. We want to ensure our crew receives compensation for their hard work.
Festival Submissions
Costs $1,000
A finished film needs an audience! We'll be submitting our completed short film to some of the familiar festivals (TIFF, Tribeca, Savannah)
Gear Rentals (Lighting, Grip, Camera, Sound)
Costs $2,000
We'll be hunting down the cheapest deals we can, but we still want a decent treasury to pull from to secure some quality equipment on set.
Editing/Coloring
Costs $1,500
Our hopes are to handle editing and coloring in-house, but in the event we need to bring on some extra hands, this fund will be crucial.
Catering (3x Days Lunch for Cast/Crew)
Costs $600
Working people gotta eat! Help us fight the rise of AI by employing people who can consume food!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Share this update!
About This Team
Our team is small, mighty and growing! Our current roster consists of the following:
Asad Bokhari - Director
Asad Bokhari is a young filmmaker, photographer and editor based in NYC. He is currently working as a Digital Producer for The Daily Show. Over the years he has accumulated many accolades including directing a stand up special on Amazon Prime (Chris Brown: I Just Look Like This) and having a photo published in The New York Times. Most recently, He was the Director of Photography of a short film called “He’s Typing,” which is set to come out early this summer.
Carter Paterson - Writer, Producer
A screenwriter at heart but production coordinator by trade, Carter Paterson entered the entertainment industry as an intern for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. His film and television credits include Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Rob Peace, Space Cadet and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. His television screenplay, Pack Rats, was a 2022 Screencraft Pilot Semi-Finalist.
Evan Murray - Co-Producer, Editor
Desta Mutisya - Gaffer
Lucas Cooperman - Assistant Director