Synopsis
An experimental filmmaker takes a job as a driver for a foul-mouthed child actor and his ambitious stage mother.
Childstar (2004) is a 1h 39min comedy feature film by Don McKellar. An experimental filmmaker takes a job as a driver for a foul-mouthed child actor and his ambitious stage mother.
Key facts
Cast
Mark Rendall, Don McKellar, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brendan Fehr, Kristin Adams, Dave Foley, Michael Murphy, Peter Paige
Original language
English
First release
September 10, 2004
Crew
Screenplay
Don McKellar, Michael Goldbach
Producer
Daniel Iron, Jennifer Jonas, Niv Fichman
Cinematography
André Turpin
Editing
Reginald Harkema
Music
Christopher Dedrick
Québec / French
Québec classification
13 years and over
Classification date
November 8, 2004
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Berlin International Film Festival 2005 generic
- SXSW Film Festival 2005 generic
- Transilvania International Film Festival 2005 generic
- Genie Awards 2004 generic - Actress in a Supporting Role; Original Screenplay; Cinematography; Editing; Original Song ★ Actress in a Supporting Role
- Toronto International Film Festival 2004 generic
Full credits
| Director | Don McKellar |
| Cast | Mark Rendall (Taylor Brandon Burns), Don McKellar (Rick Shille), Jennifer Jason Leigh (Suzanne), Brendan Fehr (Chip Metzger), Kristin Adams (Natalie), Dave Foley (Philip Templeman), Michael Murphy (Reed Harrison), Peter Paige (Tim), Gil Bellows (Isaac), Alan Thicke (J.R.), Victoria Fodor (Enthusiastic Agent), Patrick Garrow (P.R. Agent), Pamela Redfern (Stewardess), Danielle Miller (Fangirl), Noam Jenkins (Sydney Mehta), Jeanie Calleja (Jane (3rd A.D.)), Toby Proctor (Wade Keeler (1st A.D.)), Tracy Wright (Tabitha), Jeff Jordan (Basil), Bob Martin (Mr. Budge), Wendy Lyon (Miss Kelly), Jeffrey R. Smith (Mr. Cramer-Byng), Tricelle Cummings (Angie #1), Raven Dauda (Angie #2), Allegra Fulton (Photographer), Paul Haddad ("Wedge" Exec), Albert Howell (Lighting Guy), Eric Stoltz (Fresno Burnbaum), Matt Watts ("First Son" Editor), Kelly Fiddick (Ex-Junkie), Paul Romanuk (Hockey Announcer), Bill Hayes (Hockey Announcer), Johnny Goltz (Terrence), Leah Renee (Girlfriend), Paul Brogren (Young Pioneer), Michael Barry (Waiter), Lisa Lambert (Sous Chef), Kathryn Haggis (Dishwasher), Stefanie Samuels (Nurse), Mark Dailey (News Anchor), J.C. Kenny (L.A. Reporter), Kris Saric (S.W.A.T. Sargeant), Jay Ferguson (Fresno's Band), Michael Johnson (Fresno's Band), Chris Murphy (Fresno's Band), Nathan Stephenson (Chad (First Son Actors)), Jake Goldsbie (Dexter (First Son Actors)), David Klar (Lenny (First Son Actors)), Matt Cahill (Camp Counsellor (First Son Actors)), Taxi (Banjo), Niv Fichman (Audience Member (uncredited)), Mani Nasry (Jesus (uncredited)), Andrew Scott (Fresno's Band) |
| Screenplay | Don McKellar, Michael Goldbach |
| Producer | Daniel Iron, Jennifer Jonas, Niv Fichman |
| Cinematography | André Turpin |
| Editing | Reginald Harkema |
| Music | Christopher Dedrick |
| Production design | John Dondertman |
| Costumes | Debra Hanson |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
