Detonation Point was created as the first in a new anthology series
of short films in the summer of 2007. When a highly-paid
advertising executive refuses to use an old rental car before an
important convention the car’s tape deck mysteriously comes to
life, sending him back in time to the quaint small town of his
childhood. Or so he thinks. A variation on the age-old theme that
one can’t go home again (or shouldn’t want to), Detonation Point
could be called a contemporary retelling of the ancient myth of
fingerprints, the false notion that impressions or artifacts left
behind and unchanged to history somehow guarantee that
feelings, memories and emotions will also be unchanged.
of short films in the summer of 2007. When a highly-paid
advertising executive refuses to use an old rental car before an
important convention the car’s tape deck mysteriously comes to
life, sending him back in time to the quaint small town of his
childhood. Or so he thinks. A variation on the age-old theme that
one can’t go home again (or shouldn’t want to), Detonation Point
could be called a contemporary retelling of the ancient myth of
fingerprints, the false notion that impressions or artifacts left
behind and unchanged to history somehow guarantee that
feelings, memories and emotions will also be unchanged.
BRIAN PAPENDICK (Phil Cotter) is a veteran of the stage,
and this is his second short film, having appeared in
“What is Real?” by Peter Johnston. Brian is a graduate
of Alma College, The National Shakespeare
Conservatory and the Purple Rose Theatre Company
Apprentice Program; he is also a proud member of
Actors Equity Association and resides in Midland with
his wife.
and this is his second short film, having appeared in
“What is Real?” by Peter Johnston. Brian is a graduate
of Alma College, The National Shakespeare
Conservatory and the Purple Rose Theatre Company
Apprentice Program; he is also a proud member of
Actors Equity Association and resides in Midland with
his wife.
JASON SCHULTZ (Max Cooper) started his career with
Saginaw, Michigan's Pit and Balcony Theatre as Kay in
“The Snow Queen” (1986) and last appeared there as
Frankie in “Forever Plaid” (1997). He toured the
Midwest with the For A Good Time Theatre Company
performing for thousands of children and worked as an
actor and theatre administrator in New York City. He
now resides in Ortonville with his wife and four children.
Saginaw, Michigan's Pit and Balcony Theatre as Kay in
“The Snow Queen” (1986) and last appeared there as
Frankie in “Forever Plaid” (1997). He toured the
Midwest with the For A Good Time Theatre Company
performing for thousands of children and worked as an
actor and theatre administrator in New York City. He
now resides in Ortonville with his wife and four children.
Writer/director JOSEPH JOHNSTON was inspired to
make this film after he discovered a tape he made in
high school called “The Best of Times” full of sad, old
blues songs. He has worked on stage with Jason,
Brian and Peter before, both as an actor and director, in
plays ranging from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to
“Cabaret” and “The Crucible.” This is his first narrative
film and first screenplay. He is a graduate of Alma
College and resides in Wyandotte with his wife and two
children.
make this film after he discovered a tape he made in
high school called “The Best of Times” full of sad, old
blues songs. He has worked on stage with Jason,
Brian and Peter before, both as an actor and director, in
plays ranging from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to
“Cabaret” and “The Crucible.” This is his first narrative
film and first screenplay. He is a graduate of Alma
College and resides in Wyandotte with his wife and two
children.
Cinematographer PETER JOHNSTON is also a director
whose first short film “What Is Real?” featured both
Brian Papendick and Joseph Johnston. His second
short film “Internet 5” just had its world premier in
Chicago. Peter is a graduate of Alma College and will
be working towards a Master’s Degree in digital media
at Michigan State University in the fall.
whose first short film “What Is Real?” featured both
Brian Papendick and Joseph Johnston. His second
short film “Internet 5” just had its world premier in
Chicago. Peter is a graduate of Alma College and will
be working towards a Master’s Degree in digital media
at Michigan State University in the fall.
Cast and Crew:
Selected Outtakes:
DETONATION POINT
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