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Riddy


RIDDY
(USA, 2008) Director: Dan Millstein
Drama, English, 9 minutes
World Premiere
Student Film

SYNOPSIS
Riddy portrays the life of Jeff Ridanski, a young boy who struggles to accept his diagnosis of ADHD. As he grows older, he is forced to either cope with social pressure to be "normal" or remain true to himself.

FROM THE DIRECTOR
"This is a particularly personal story for me, as I shared many of Jeff's obstacles growing up with ADD in a social atmosphere that often views the condition as a joke or an excuse. For those affected, this can often cause a desire to stifle their behavior in order to fit in. I encourage these people to embrace their identity and try to find positive outlets for their energy--in Jeff's case, painting, and in mine, filmmaking."

FESTIVALS, SCREENINGS & AWARDS
Awards: Funded by grant given by Zach Braff.

THE PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Dan Millstein
Producer: Chris Byrum
Director of Photography: Ryan Griffin-Stegink

Unit Production Manager: Jackie Laine
First AD: Chris Wade
Editor: Chris Wickman
Compositing Supervisor: Chris Simonson

CAST
Jeff Ridanski, Age 10: Josh Borkowski
Jeff Ridanski, Age 13: Jackson Challinor
Jeff Ridanksi, Age 18: Kyle Warren
Dr. Laura Welles: Emily Skyle
Dr. Albert Mortman: Jim Marchert
Tall Boy: Darek Wojewnik
School Nurse: Lindsay Rathert
Mona Ridanksi: Annabeth Bondor-Stone
Teacher: Jillian Bellinger

Associate Producer: Eric Kanner
Casting Director: Olivia Mascheroni
Casting Assistant: Sam Brounstein
Production Designer: Ashley Ayarza
Art Crew: Danny Hirsch, Kana Yoo Dresser
First Assistan Camera: Patrick Wilkinson
Second Assistant Camera: Rachael Field
Camera Intern: Julian Zlatev
Sound Recordists: Eric Kirchner, Eric Bodge
Script Supervisor: Krissy Cox
Gaffers: Josh Stroud, Rachel Koontz
Key Grip: Collin Davis
Best Boy: Alex Kirschenbaum
Grip: Jory Pomeranz
Costume Designer: Meredith Cluess
Makeup Artist: Annalise Flynn
Still Photographer: Becca Tesarfreund
Sound Designer: Eric Kirchner
Original Music: Andrew Kim

Special Thanks: Josh Harris, Laura Kipnis, The Northwestern Women's Center, The McKenzie Elementary School and Dr. Denise Welter, Zach Braff, Kodak Film Stock