The Organs of Speech

Short Film

An examination of various hierarchies, Mason Thorne's "The Organs of Speech" plays with the first-person narrative by trading places between Abe, recently discharged from rehab, and Isaac, his estranged son. Questions of loyalty, trust, and honesty plague their efforts at reconnection. The tension reaches a tipping point as Isaac reveals to his father the very thing he was running away from: the voices. The result is an experiential trip--a tug of war--between father & son, junkie & family member, cameraman & subject.

"Very distinct and intriguing style and voice.“
                          - 
Dances With Films Film Festival LA

“The tension in not knowing who's on the other side of Abe's efforts at reconnection explodes in violence, both physical & emotional.“                           
                        - Evan Louison - Filmmaker Magazine
Cast - Chris Froseth & John Robinson

Writer & Director - Mason Thorne

Production Company - Anyhow

Producer - Harrison Rothman
Co-Producers - PJ Fishwick & Laurie Adrianopoli

Cinematographer - Jordan Holtane
Camera Operator -  Nathan Salter

Location Sound Recordist - Ian Wellman

Makeup Artists - Kristin Andersson & Celisa Martinez

Production Designer - Amanda Brinton

Editor - Benton Africano

Sound Designer - Ryan Staples
Music Composition - Christian Dageforde

Colorist - Luke Morrison

Title Design - Dan Zabinski