The indie comedy-drama 'Childish Things', crafted by Maine-born filmmakers Nick and Cash Cassidy, has captured the attention of festival audiences across California and Vermont, with its upcoming Maine premiere marking a significant milestone for the locally produced film. Selected as the opening night feature for the Vacationland Film Festival in Biddeford, the film's success underscores the viability of low-budget, community-driven filmmaking projects.
Shot during an actual road trip from Maine to California, 'Childish Things' tells the story of a 30-year-old amateur musician pressured by his girlfriend to propose, leading him on a cross-country journey to sell his cherished blue tour bus. The Cassidy brothers, with a minimal budget and a lean crew, leveraged resources like borrowed equipment from the University of Southern Maine and a cast largely composed of friends and family, embodying the essence of grassroots film production.
Director Nick Cassidy highlighted the improvisational approach to dialogue as a key factor in achieving authentic performances, while producer Cash Cassidy emphasized the communal effort behind the film's creation. The film's reception, including a sold-out Los Angeles premiere, speaks to the universal appeal of its heartfelt narrative and the brothers' innovative filmmaking approach.
'Childish Things' is set to continue its journey with screenings throughout Maine, starting with its official state premiere on August 2nd at Entertainment Cinemas in South Portland. For more information on screenings and to view the trailer, visit https://www.cassidy.pictures/childish-things.
