Father Son Time
Autism-themed drama Father Son Time begins filming this month in Los Angeles, starring Landon Ashworth, Colin O’Brien, and Jess Weixler in a road-trip story about an autistic father trying to reunite his family.
Landon Ashworth, Colin O’Brien, and Jess Weixler to Star in Autism-Themed Drama ‘Father Son Time’
Production is set to begin this month on Father Son Time, a character-driven drama starring Landon Ashworth (Go On), Colin O’Brien (The Monkey), and Jess Weixler (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story).
The film follows Clay, an autistic father, who takes his son on a spring break road trip without revealing that the journey’s real purpose is to reconnect with the wife and mother who left them fifteen years earlier.
Ashworth, a well-known voice in the autism community with more than two million social media followers, has appeared in Go On, Land of the Lost and series including Space Force, MacGruber, NCIS, and The Resident. O’Brien is known for roles in The Monkey, Wonka, Mr. Harrigan’s Phone, and Apple TV+’s Dear Edward. Weixler’s credits include It Chapter Two, Ava opposite Jessica Chastain, and the indie films Teeth and The Death of Dick Long.
The film is written and directed by Los Angeles–based filmmaker Josh Long, who has spent nearly two decades working in the industry as a writer and first assistant director. Long previously wrote the thriller Some Other Woman, co-wrote the comedy feature Man Camp, and has directed numerous short films and commercial projects.
"The struggle of trying to be the right kind of dad is something I think about every day,” said Long. “I wanted to explore a story about a neurodivergent parent raising a neurotypical child, the unique challenges that come with that dynamic, and the kinds of characters shaped by those experiences.”
Award-winning cinematographer Antonio Cisneros will serve as Director of Photography. He recently served as DP on Cookie Queens, a documentary executive produced by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex – Prince Harry and Meghan, which had its Sundance Premiere in January. Past credits include Disney+’s _Mickey: The Story of a Mouse _and the features _Mid‑Century _and Private Property, both acquired by Lionsgate.
The film is co-produced by Long, Peter Borrud of Reverant Films, and Alyssa Radmand Devine of PigRat Productions.
The production is partnering with Joey Travolta’s Inclusion Films, a program dedicated to providing training and career opportunities in filmmaking for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Father Son Time is a fiscally sponsored project of Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that supports emerging and independent filmmakers through grants, education, and the annual Independent Spirit Awards.
Production is scheduled to begin this month in Los Angeles.
Ashworth is represented by Established Artists; Weixler by Gersh and Mosaic; and O’Brien by Luber Roklin Entertainment and Innovative Artists.
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For press inquiries, interview requests, and additional information, please contact: Peter Borrud (Producer): peterborrud@gmail.com :: 818.669.2846 Website: https://fathersontimefilm.com/ Fiscal Sponsorship Page: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/father-son-time/ Pitch deck: FatherSonTimeDeck.pdf
