Pope Dreams (2006)

Director:

Patrick Hogan

Writer:

Patrick Hogan (writer)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

He's dealing with love... fighting with his dad... caring for mom... and making music. What's that got to do with the Pope?

Plot:

A young boy tries to make his dying mother's dream come true while navigating through his love life.

Plot Keywords:

Catholic | Teen | Los Angeles California | Mother Son Relationship | Father Son Relationship

Awards:

5 wins

Cast

Phillip Vaden	...	Andy Venable
Marnette Patterson	...	Brady Rossman
Julie Hagerty	...	Kristina Venable
Stephen Tobolowsky	...	Carl Venable
Noel Fisher	...	Pete
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Samantha Anderson	...	Heather
Casey Barclay	...	Eric
Jordan Belfi	...	Lucas Bowman
Naleah Dey	...	Juanita Steinberg
Michael Edwin	...	Case Officer
Chris Foreman	...	Zane
Sarah Foret	...	Hannah
Rif Hutton	...	Riff Malloy (as Riff Hutton)
Barbara Lettieri	...	Italian Phone Operator (voice)
Steve Loh	...	Paramedic
Albert-James Motil	...	Priest
Mandy Musgrave	...	Virginia Venable
Larisa Oleynik	...	Maggie Venable
Curtis Porterfield	...	Customer
David Shatraw	...	Joel Rossman
Rex Smith	...	Don Merchant
Robert Stio	...	Store Clerk
Stuart Stone	...	Fox
Karen Zumsteg	...	Janet Venable

Directed by
Patrick Hogan

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Patrick Hogan		writer

Produced by
Steve Loh	....	executive producer
Steve Loh	....	producer
Ryan Mintz	....	line producer
Curtis Porterfield	....	associate producer

Original Music by
Joel J. Richard

Cinematography by
John Ealer

Film Editing by
Mae Edwards

Casting by
Carey DiPietro

Production Design by
Nicolas Plotquin

Art Direction by
Chris Minkel

Set Decoration by
Kristina Fuangkasae

Costume Design by
Carol H. Beule

Makeup Department
Donna Cohen	....	assistant makeup artist
Kristy Gomes	....	assistant makeup artist
Kiera Hansen	....	key makeup artist
Hanako Izuoka	....	makeup artist

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Ted Campbell	....	first assistant director
Adriana Cebadamora	....	second assistant director
Reagan Hartman	....	second second assistant director
Keith Jones	....	additional second second assistant director (as Keith C.A. Jones)
Steve Loh	....	second unit director

Art Department
Leo Rodriguez	....	leadman
Peggy Wang	....	set dresser

Sound Department
Dicken Berglund	....	adr mixer
Joey Bilger	....	sound assistant
Tom Bognar	....	assistant sound editor
Kenneth R. Burton	....	sound re-recording mixer
Mark Cookson	....	sound effects editor
Nathan Hankins	....	assistant sound editor
Brian Hawlk	....	sound mixer
Mark Kaim	....	stage recordist
Jason Krane	....	adr editor
Jason Krane	....	dialogue editor
Jimmy Kuehn	....	sound recordist
Stuart Martin	....	sound effects editor
Gus Medina	....	foley mixer
Todd Murakami	....	sound effects editor
Andre Perreault	....	sound re-recording mixer
Dale W. Perry	....	foley artist (as Dale Perry)
Robert Ramirez	....	sound effects editor

Camera and Electrical Department
Eduardo Barraza	....	grip
Chris Burgon	....	gaffer
Brett Carleton	....	best boy electric
Shannon Davis	....	electrician (as Shannon Phillip Davis)
Ryan DeGrazzio	....	second assistant camera
Michael Desmond	....	still photographer
Craig Gleason	....	grip
Kevin M. Graves	....	camera operator: "b" camera
Kevin M. Graves	....	director of photography: second unit
Craig Jennette	....	first assistant camera
Nicolas Martin	....	Steadicam operator
Kris Michael	....	electrician
Yen P. Nguyen	....	first assistant camera
Jon Peter	....	second assistant camera
Rafael Ramirez	....	additional second assistant camera
Rocky Rodriguez	....	grip
Eric Rohde	....	still photographer

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Brittany Trusler	....	assistant costume designer
Brittany Trusler	....	set costumer

Editorial Department
Joe Cook	....	colorist
Arika Yanaka	....	assistant editor

Other crew
Debbie Gonzalez	....	production assistant
Sherry Gunderman	....	script supervisor
Kimberly James	....	production assistant
Jaehi Jung	....	title designer
Mark Litwak	....	producer's representative
Callie Miller	....	key set production assistant
Christopher Pizzo	....	sales agent
Edward Shen	....	production assistant
Joni Smith	....	production assistant
Victoria Wong	....	production coordinator

Production Companies

• Pescadito Productions

Distributors

• PorchLight Entertainment (2007) (Non-USA) (all media)
• PorchLight Entertainment (2008) (USA) (DVD)

Also Known As:

Music for My Mother (USA) (TV title)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Pescadito Productions

Trivia:

The video that Andy and Brady watch on their first date Not Too Tart, Not Too Sweet (2003) is an earlier film made by producer 'Steve Loh'.

Sure to be noticed... a gem.

I was lucky enough to have seen this film at the Atlanta film festival this week, where members of the cast and crew stayed for a QA session. It's rare in this day and age to find a film that conjures tears without being cliché. It's also rare to see a portrait of male friendships that is so real, accurate and touching. No matter your age, orientation, family situation, gender- this film is sure to strike a chord within you. The main protagonist- a 23 year old from Lubbock- is an actor to watch. Film festival goers, this film has just started it's circuit. Buy tickets and enjoy- I hope this makes it into festivals like Toronto.