Tumbleweeds (1999)


Tumbleweeds
Release Date24 January 1999
US Box Office$1,000,000
TaglineThey ran away from everything but each other.
GenreDrama, Comedy
CountryUSA
Filming LocationsAgoura Hills, California, USA
LanguageEnglish
Sound MixDolby SR
ColorColor
Film TypeFeature
Film ClassFamily Drama, Coming-of-Age, Road Movie
MoodOnly Human
ThemesMothers and Daughters, Single Parents, Starting Over, Parenthood, Domestic Abuse
TonesAffectionate, Wry, Humorous, Warm, Bittersweet, Compassionate, Intimate, Poignant, Quirky, Bright, Heartwarming, Irreverent, Talky, Whimsical, Easygoing
TagsDaughter, Mother, Relationship, Self Discovery, Single Parent, Wanderer

Tumbleweeds is a 1999 American drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor. He co-wrote the screenplay with his then-wife Angela Shelton, who was inspired by her memories of a childhood spent on the road with her serial-marrying mother.


Cast and Crew


Cast

Mary Jo Walker

Ava Walker

Dan Miller

Jack Ranson

Laurie Pendleton

Ginger

Mr. Cummings

Ashley Buccille
Zoe Brussard

Adam Riley

Linda Porter
Mrs. Boman

Brian Tahash
Winston Jackson

Josh Carmichael
Billy Jo

Dennis Ford
Check-out Clerk

Rachel Riley

Joel Polis
Vice Principal

Christian Payne
Rachel's Boyfriend

Harry Gradzhyan
Gas Attendant

Renelouise Smith
Captain Nemo's Waitress

Kelly Rogers
Zoe's Mom at Cast Party

Stephanie Zajac
Lady Capulet

Lisa Jane Persky
Diner Waitress

Sabra Malkinson
Office Worker

Vertis Dewey

Phaedra Neitzel
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Director

Writer

Producer

Lisa Bruce
co-producer

executive producer

Thomas J. Mangan IV
executive producer

Jerry McFadden
executive producer

executive producer

Greg O'Connor
producer, executive producer

executive producer

Joel Stillerman
executive producer

Original Music

David Mansfield
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Cinematographer

Dan Stoloff
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Editor

John Gilroy
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Casting Director

Todd M. Thaler
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Production Designer

Bryce Holtshousen
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Art Director

Wayne Acton
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Costume Designer

Mimi Maxmen
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Makeup Department

Pam Phillips
key hair stylist

Daneile Reuee
makeup assistant

Jennifer Turchi
key makeup artist

Production Manager

Kiran Gonsalves
production manager

Seth I. Shire
post-production supervisor

Michael Williams
post-production supervisor

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

James Budak
assistant director

Anthony E. Kountz
first assistant director

Scott Remick
assistant director

Nicole Rodionoff
assistant director

Art Department

Wayne Acton
lead man

Anthony Bianco
set dresser

John Paul Lavenburg
set dresser

Frank Lawas
set dresser

Jessica McDonald
property master

Cindy J. Pangalos
on-set dresser

Pablo Romeo
set dresser

Carlton Rude
property foreman

Tony Dale Russo
set dresser

Nick Sternberg
set dresser

Sound Department

Lee Alexander
sound mixer

Louis Bertini
dialogue editor

Brian Biacho
foley artist

Scott Cannizzaro
adr engineer

David L. Fisher
assistant sound editor

Thomas A. Gulino
foley editor

Chen Harpaz
sound, sound design mixer

Gil Hova
assistant sound editor

George A. Lara
foley engineer

Bosmat Merimsky
apprentice sound editor

Virgil Naffarette
assistant sound editor

David Novack
sound re-recording mixer

Paula Thompson
boom operator

Visual Effects

Eric Person
digital effects

Christopher Dusendschon
optical compositor: THDX

Stunts

Steve Rankin
stunt fight coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department

Ethan Brannon
key grip

Michael Bujacich
second assistant camera

Michelle Carmichael
still photographer

Marcelo Colacilli
gaffer

Derek K. Cunningham
grip

Harout 'Harry' Gradzhyan
electrician

Orlando Hernandez
electrician

Ted Kennedy
grip

Mike 'Corky' Krone
camera loader

Ron La Manna
electrician

Grg Magidow
assistant camera

Matt Petosa
electrician

Rell Putt
grip

Mike Schwabenland
best boy electric

Calvin Starnes
best boy grip

Colleen Murphy
film loader: pick-up shots

Casting Department

Tim Arie
extras casting assistant

Rachel Bati
casting: Los Angeles

Gayle Keller
casting associate

Celeste Purdy
extras casting

Jonathan Strauss
casting assistant

Costume and Wardrobe Department

Ciara Duncan
set costumer

Misty Halliday
assistant costume designer

Leigh Okles
wardrobe supervisor, key costumer

Zulma Zgainer
seamstress

Editorial Department

Mary Beth Smith
negative matcher

Michael Stahlberg
assistant editor

Joe Violante
color coordinator: Technicolor

Pax Wassermann
assistant editor

Michael Hatzer
final color timer

Music Department

Lisa Brown
music consultant

Brian Ross
music supervisor

Shari Schwartz
music editor

Transportation Department

transportation coordinator

Dennis Ford
transportation captain

John E. Montegna
driver

Victoria Montegna
driver

Other Crew

Zachary Baker
set production assistant

Danielle Barrom
production coordinator

Rebecca A. Battle
script supervisor

Steven C. Beer
producer's representative, legal counsel

Constante 'C.C.' Cabunoc
set production assistant

William E. Githens
post-production accountant

Daniel J. Hogan
office production assistant

Gillian Luera
assistant location manager

Daniel J. McNamara
craft service

Carla Meyer
dialect coach

Paul Moisio
key set production assistant

Robert Nickson
production consultant

Renelouise Smith
assistant: Gregory O'Connor

Linda Stanley
studio teacher

Kelli Taylor
assistant: Gavin O'Connor

Christian W. Thompson
assistant production coordinator

Lynn M. van Kuilenburg
location manager

Kris Wozniak
production accountant

Gail Thomas
adr voice

Thanks

Robert Nickson
special thanks

Production Company

Spanky Pictures
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Solaris
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River One Films

Distributor

Argentina Video Home

Fine Line Features
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Metropolitan Filmexport

RCV Film Distribution
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Warner Home Vídeo

Miscellaneous

Helen Uffner Vintage Clothing
vintage clothing rentals

Lacy Street Production Center
sound stages

Otto Nemenz International
camera equipment provided by

RCA Victor
soundtrack






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