Birthday
New York Premiere

Birthday

Shorts in Competition: Narrative
| USA | 13 MINUTES | English
Drama
Inspired by a photo of U.S. Marine Kyle Carpenter, recipient of the Medal of Honor, director Chris King presents a story of a young military wife who gets news that her husband has been severely wounded in combat. She discovers that their life moving forward will be a difficult, yet amazing journey.

Screening as part of Shorts: Family Dynamics

Cast & Credits
Directed by
Chris King and Chris King
Chris King is an award winning filmmaker and three-time NorCal Emmy nominated writer/producer. His films played at over 80 film festivals, and have played internationally. Rachel and The Killing of Mary Surratt are his most successful short films to date.
Director
Chris King
Screenwriter
Chris King
Producer
Chris King
Editor
Chris King
Associate Producer
Ryan Calhoun
Cinematographer
Ryan Black
Executive Producer
Chris King, Heather King, Jacqueline Calkin, M.D.
Composer
Jonsi & Alex
Co-Producer
Heather King, Eric Wheeler
Asst. Cinematographer
Jason Knight
Military Consultant
Jesse Cottle (USMC, ret.)
Makeup Effects
David Ainsworth
Cast
Mandy Moody, Chris Gouchoe

Contacts
Press Contact
Brittnee Walker
Tribeca Film Festival
New York, 10013
Phone: 646 741 3088
bwalker@tribecafilmfestival.org
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