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Down and Derby poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 51.6 / 100
2005·Comedy / Family·1h 30m

DOWN AND DERBY

A local Pinewood Derby competition transforms an average group of dads into overzealous rivals desperate to build the winning car. As egos swell, the kids are lucky if they get to pick the paint color. While the dads are busy with outlandish gimmicks and sabotage, the underestimated scouts pull together and discover the true meaning of sportsmanship.

Above the Line
Eric Hendershot·DirectorEric Hendershot·WriterT.C. Christensen·Director of PhotographyChuck E. Myers·Original Music ComposerTony Lombardo·Editor
Cast
Greg Germann·Phil DavisLauren Holly·Kim DavisAdam Hicks·Brady DavisPerry Anzilotti·Big JimmyDeborah Ashton·Angel ScaldoniDanny Shepherd·Danny ScaldoniRoss Brockley·Blaine MoosmanTammy Lier·Charlotte MoosmanNicholas Nengas·ToddMarc Raymond·Ace Montana
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Eric Hendershot·DirectorSuzanne Bingham·Script SupervisorEric S. Johnston·Second Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Eric Hendershot·Writer
Camera· 2
T.C. Christensen·Director of PhotographyGordon Lonsdale·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Tony Lombardo·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Chuck E. Myers·Original Music ComposerAndrew Gross·Original Music ComposerJeff Carter·Boom OperatorSteven C. Laneri·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 4
Arizona Taylor·Production DesignHayley Hammond·Costume DesignLaurie Vukich·Key Makeup ArtistAnna K. Findlay·Assistant Makeup Artist
Production· 10
Steele Hendershot·ProducerDickilyn Johnson·ProducerJohn D. Stone·Executive ProducerEric Hendershot·Executive ProducerMike Fenton·CastingDan Whalen·Location ManagerAllison Cowitt·CastingCarly Brown·Production CoordinatorAnn Frederick·Casting AssistantJohn Goodwill·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 5
Craig Kuehne·Visual EffectsJustin Hixon·Post Production SupervisorKent R. Findlay·GafferKelly Klindt·Best Boy ElectricPasha Perkins·Assistant Hairstylist
By the Numbers
51.6
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
IMDb
22%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#008000
#000000
Mood
Humorous, Competitive
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a group of people on a suburban street. A woman in a green blouse and black skirt stands to the left, gesturing with her hands. In the”

Key Elements
Soapbox Derby CarsMoneyToy CarCheckered Flags
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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