Son of Richard   |   Comedy-Drama     |    Shorts Block  B
Directed by: Edward Bursch
2008   |   15m   |   USA - Ithaca College

A film about American socioeconomics, 'Son of Richard' follows James, a young man humiliated and frustrated with his upper-class lifestyle, as he pursues the pride and satisfaction of labor by preparing for a job offered by his working-class friend, Paul.

Screening Times: Sinclair Auditorium
Thursday, 7:15 pm / Friday, 9:15 pm/ Saturday, 7:15 pm

About the Director: Edward Bursch was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on January 30th, 1987. He is currently finishing his undergraduate degree at Ithaca College, where he studies Cinema Production and Philosophy. He spent his Spring 2007 semester in New York City, interning for the productions of Wes Anderson's "The Darjeeling Limited" and Charlie Kaufman's "Synecdoche, New York."    In the Fall of 2007, Edward wrote, directed, and shot his first super-16mm short film, "Olden," which was selected to screen internationally, in the U.S. and Canada. During his Spring 2008 semester, Edward studied in London, while interning for another Wes Anderson film, "The Fantastic Mr. Fox."