Son of Clowns is a microbudget film written and directed by Raleigh native Evan Kidd.
The film follows Hudson Cash, a television actor who has returned home to North Carolina after his show was canceled in L.A. He is trying to reconnect with his family and figure out how to move forward in his career, but his family comes with their own baggage. Hudson’s parents are clowns who operate a backyard circus on the brink of bankruptcy. As Hudson navigates his family’s quirks, he develops a relationship with Ellie, a clerk at the local balloon shop. Hudson’s problems, however, are bigger than a canceled show, and how he deals with them will determine whether he ever moves forward with his life and career.
Shot exclusively in North Carolina and featuring a soundtrack of all North Carolina musicians, Son of Clowns is a story about a man coming home and his struggle to find his place there.
Written, Directed, & Edited by
Evan KiddProduced by
Bradley Bethel
Evan KiddCinematography by
Ned Phillips
Cast
Hudson Cash Adam Ferguson
Ellie Anne-Marie Kennedy
Jonah Paul Kilpatrick
Dad Eric Hartley
Mom April Vickery
Angus Rob Kellum
Jabari DJ Postley
Claire Kirsti Leighton
Tony Jackson Honeycutt
Sara
Nikko Smith
Parker Windham Ryce
Doctor Ryan Thompson
Jessica Kayla Gibson
Teacher Gloria Maggio
Wannabe Actor Chris Sepulveda
Shaun Jay the Magician Himself
Disgruntled Mother Amy Edwards
Director Donald Sill
Producer #1 Leslie Nifoussi
Producer #2 Nathan Black
Bartender Sean Wellington
Young Boy #1 Ira Zuckerman
Young Boy #2 Lee Zuckerman
Girl at Party Shayla Drabek
Boy at Party Christian Craig
Crew
Assistant Producer Kenyetta McLaurin
Sound Connor Mangold
Dylan Crumpler
Clark IversLighting Clark Ivers
Dylan CrumplerSet Photography Clark Ivers
Dylan Crumpler
Bradley BethelProduction Assistants Doro Niang
Jacob Sinclair
Andrew Kragie
Alex Walker
Brandon Walker
Sean Wellington
Valerie GilfordSelected Locations
Balloons & Tunes
Carrboro, NCThe Cave Tavern
Chapel Hill, NCNightlight
Chapel Hill, NCBuzz Coffee House
Greenville, NCEast Carolina University Student Health Services
Greenville, NC88.1 WKNC Studios
Raleigh, NC