Six Reasons Why (2008) (V)

Directors:

Jeff Campagna
Matthew Campagna

Writers:

Jeff Campagna (writer)
Matthew Campagna (writer)

Release Date:

15 July 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Sci-Fi | Western

Tagline:

If You're Not Cheating, You're Not Trying Hard Enough

Plot Keywords:

Brother Brother Relationship | Low Budget Film | Cowboy | Spaghetti | Campagna

Cast

Dan Wooster	...	The Nomad
Mads Koudal	...	The Sherpa
Christopher Harrison	...	The Entrepreneur
Colm Feore	...	The Preacher
Jeff Campagna	...	The Criminal
Matthew Campagna	...	Milton Joyce
Aaron Harrison	...	The Entrepreneurs Father
Romas Stanulis	...	The Zeppelin Scout
Geoff Kolomayz	...	The Barkeeper
Anastasia Tubanos	...	Radio Announcer
Mike Celia	...	Johnny Guitar
Rudy Jahchan	...	Nomad's Father
Casey McKinnon	...	Nomad's Mother
Rosie	...	The Horse

Directed by
Jeff Campagna
Matthew Campagna

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Jeff Campagna		writer
Matthew Campagna		writer

Produced by
Jeff Campagna	....	executive producer
Matthew Campagna	....	executive producer

Original Music by
Laurence Correa
Nick Name

Cinematography by
Matthew Campagna

Film Editing by
Jeff Campagna		(as The Campagna Brothers)
Matthew Campagna		(as The Campagna Brothers)

Casting by
Jeff Campagna
Matthew Campagna

Production Design by
Jeff Campagna
Matthew Campagna

Set Decoration by
Tania Lacaria

Makeup Department
Linda Matarasso	....	makeup artist: Dover
Anastasia Tubanos	....	makeup artist: Docville

Production Management
Jeff Campagna	....	production manager

Art Department
Tania Lacaria	....	painter

Sound Department
Laurence Correa	....	sound recordist
Nick Name	....	sound mixer

Special Effects by
Maurice Routly	....	bullet rigging

Visual Effects by
Matthew Campagna	....	visual effects supervisor

Stunts
Jeff Campagna	....	stunt double

Camera and Electrical Department
Jeff Campagna	....	camera operator
Matthew Campagna	....	camera operator
Morgan Muscat	....	set photographer

Animation Department
Matthew Campagna	....	animator

Casting Department
Tania Lacaria	....	additional casting

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Jeff Campagna	....	wardrobe
Matthew Campagna	....	wardrobe

Music Department
Jeff Campagna	....	music supervisor
Nick Name	....	composer: theme music

Other crew
Morgan Muscat	....	b-roll footage

Production Companies

• Campagna Brothers Independent Productions
• Internext Studios

Distributors

• Image Entertainment
• Ster-Kinekor Home Entertainment (2008) (South Africa) (video)
• THINKFilm (2008) (USA) (all media)

MPAA:

Rated R for some violence and language.

Runtime:

USA:88 min

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Certification:

USA:Not Rated

Filming Locations:

Alberta, Canada

Company:

Campagna Brothers Independent Productions

Trivia:

When the bullet rigging was first being done for the various gunshot effects in Six Reasons Why, cinematographer and co-writer/director Matthew Campagna volunteered to be the first to be squibbed, saying that the only way to direct an actor with explosives strapped to him, is to get blown up first. Subsequently, the four main actors in Six Reasons Why were all squibbed, and in a cameo at the start of the film, Matt's character is the first to die.

Quotes:

The Sherpa: Calling Atheism a religion is like calling bald a hair color.

Movie Connections:

References C'era una volta il West (1968)

An Old School Western, With A New School Flare

Six Reason's Why is an echo of earlier creations of both Sergio Leone and Sam Peckinpah, if on a smaller scale. If you like these filmmakers, chances are you will appreciate SRW. If you don't know these filmmakers, its still definitely worth a look for its layered storytelling, and new take on old school westerns.

After viewing the film, I was quite impressed, knowing that this film was shot with a shoe-string budget, didn't really cross my mind while I was watching it. That in itself is a feat. Also working with relatively unknown actors (aside from Feore, who's scenes are short but sweet), one might think that without a lightening pace, interest could fade. It doesn't. In fact it builds throughout the film as each character's pasts and motives come to light. Some are explained more than others, which leaves some questions to be asked, but in a good way, a la the man with no name. The story is told in a Tarantino-esquire, non linear format that leaves the viewer hanging, and the slow build to the inevitable showdown is done with sharp stylized dialogue, splashes of violence and some beautiful eye candy shots.

This film is not for the impatient, but if you stick with it, you will find it rewarding with its post-apocalyptic hinted setting, cryptic storytelling and an outcome that will leave you wanting to know more about the story, after the film ends. A great little indie film. Qudos to the Bros Campagna, looking forward to see what comes next.