Taking Flight
Synopsis
Taking Flight is a short film inspired by the life and heritage of Antonio Pasin, inventor of the Radio Flyer wagon. In this fictional tribute to Pasin's legacy, what begins as a small boy's over-scheduled, over supervised, boring day with Grandpa turns into a larger-than-life journey, narrowly escaping wild monkeys and battling aliens to save the universe. Through the power of imagination and epic adventure, a boy learns to be a kid, a father learns to be a dad, a grandpa reminds all of us what childhood is all about.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brandon Oldenburg
- Screenplay & Story
- Brandon Oldenburg
- Original Score
- W.G. Snuffy Walden, Will Walden
- Original Title
- Taking Flight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Moonbot Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brandon Oldenburg
Brandon Oldenburg, Jacob Wyatt, Angie Sun, Limbert Fabian
W.G. Snuffy Walden, Will Walden
Calvin O'Neal Jr.
Trish Farnsworth-Smith, Lampton Enochs, Robert Pasin
Department Leadership Roster
Lampton Enochs
Producer
Brandon Oldenburg
Screenplay
Robert Pasin
Producer
Brandon Oldenburg
Director
Calvin O'Neal Jr.
Editor
Renee Bates
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taking Flight
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What is Taking Flight about?
Taking Flight is a short film inspired by the life and heritage of Antonio Pasin, inventor of the Radio Flyer wagon. In this fictional tribute to Pasin's legacy, what begins as a small boy's over-scheduled, over supervised, boring day with Grandpa turns into a larger-than-life journey, narrowly escaping wild monkeys and battling aliens to save the universe. Through the power of imagination and epic adventure, a boy learns to be a kid, a father learns to be a dad, a grandpa reminds all of us what childhood is all about.
Who directed Taking Flight?
Taking Flight was directed by Brandon Oldenburg.
Who stars in Taking Flight?
The principal cast of Taking Flight includes Asher Blinkoff, Kevin Rahm, Ray Wise.
When was Taking Flight released and how long is it?
Taking Flight was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Taking Flight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Taking Flight was composed by W.G. Snuffy Walden, Will Walden.