The Guatemalan Handshake

Todd Rohal

Todd Rohal

[Cast Group]
Actor: Katy Haywood | Character: Turkeylegs
Actor: Ken Byrnes | Character: Mr. Turnupseed
Actor: Will Oldham | Character: Donald Turnupseed
Actor: Sheila Scullin | Character: Sadie
Actor: Rich Schreiber | Character: Stool
Actor: Kathleen Kennedy | Character: Ethel Firecracker
Actor: Cory McAbee | Character: Spank Williams
Actor: Ivan Dimitrov | Character: Ivan
Actor: Andy Nadler | Character: Barnard
Actor: Jim Ligons | Character: Curtis
Actor: VaLonda Harris | Character: Delabia
Actor: Sam Myers | Character: Lunchmeat
Actor: Andy Sheffer | Character: Neckface
Actor: T.J. Bream | Character: Leonard
Actor: Christopher Morse | Character: Insurance Man
Actor: Jim Krut | Character: Kenneth the Technician
Actor: Jeff Hemphill | Character: Used Car Salesman
Actor: Eric James | Character: Pee Kid
Actor: Craig Moorhead | Character: Kenny
Actor: Frank Bruchart | Character: Old Spank Williams
Actor: Watson Keister | Character: Little white dog

[Directors Group]
Name: Todd Rohal | Role: Director

[Writers Group]
Name: Todd Rohal | Role: Writer

[Producers Group]
Name: Lauren Capaldo | Role: Producer
Name: Megan Griffiths | Role: Producer
Name: Jason Orfanon | Role: Producer
Name: Nicholas Panagopulos | Role: Producer
Name: Todd Rohal | Role: Producer
Name: Marissa Ronca | Role: Producer

[Music Group]
Name: David Wingo | Role: Composer

[Cinematography Group]
Name: Richie Sherman | Role: Cinematographer

[Editing Group]
Name: Alan Canant | Role: Editor

[Production Design Group]
Name: Jim McNamee | Role: Production Designer
Name: Sage Rockermann | Role: Production Designer

[Costume Design Group]
Name: Melissa Clarke | Role: Costume Designer
Name: Sage Rockermann | Role: Costume Designer

[Makeup Department]
Name: Cable Hardin | Role: Makeup Department

[Assistant Directors]
Name: Charlie Cline | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Megan Griffiths | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Craig Moorhead | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director

[Sound Department]
Name: Amanda Barcas | Role: Sound Department
Name: Mark Garcia | Role: Sound Department
Name: Christof Gebert | Role: Sound Department
Name: Eric Offin | Role: Sound Department
Name: Phil Rosati | Role: Sound Department

[Special Effects]
Name: Cable Hardin | Role: Special Effects

[Stunts]
Name: Bryan Keister | Role: Stunts

[Camera and Electrical Department]
Name: Lantz Barbour | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Travis Cadalzo | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Suzanna Hardin | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Jeff Hemphill | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Kerry Hustwit | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Napoleon Juaniza | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Jared Larson | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Jason Pasch | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Andrew Peck | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Christopher Smalley | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Dylan Stern | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Kenneth Wilson II | Role: Camera and Electrical Department

[animation department]
Name: Skizz Cyzyk | Role: Animation Department

[Editorial Department]
Name: June Park | Role: Editorial Department

[Production Department]
Name: Justin Arawjo | Role: Production Department
Name: Douglas Gauthier | Role: Production Department
Name: Tim Ronca | Role: Production Department

[Additional Crew]
Name: Connie Bleiler | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Jason Goodling | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Courtney Koestler | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Craig Moorhead | Role: Additional Crew

[Thanks]
Name: Bill Ellis | Role: Thanks
Name: Mike White | Role: Thanks

IMDb Video Gallery: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0422366/videogallery/

United States: January 2006 (Slamdance Film Festival)
United States: April 22, 2006 (Independent Film Festival of Boston)
Germany: September 8, 2006 (Oldenburg International Film Festival)
Italy: November 13, 2006 (Torino Film Festival)
United States: February 9, 2007 (limited)
Hungary: January 25, 2008 (TV premiere)
United States: April 29, 2008 (DVD premiere)
Belgium: October 8, 2008 (Gent International Film Festival)

Winner | 2006 | Arizona International Film Festival | Arizona Independent Film Award | Best Feature | Todd Rohal, The Guatemalan Handshake
Winner | 2006 | Slamdance Film Festival | Jury Special Award | Best Film | Todd Rohal, The Guatemalan Handshake
Winner | 2006 | Torino Film Festival | Special Jury Prize | Feature Film | The Guatemalan Handshake | For the tour de force of the entire cast of The Guatemalan Handshake. A collection of moments of strangeness and sadness is brought to life by the natural and authentic performances of the entire American cast. Tied with Quixotic/Honor de Cavelleria (2006).
Winner | 2006 | Torino Film Festival | Jury Prize | Best Director | Todd Rohal, The Guatemalan Handshake | For Todd Rohal's talent; he is an extremely talented filmmaker, and his vigorous language and cutting humor have created an anarchical and human world.
Winner | 2006 | Torino Film Festival | Holden Award for Best Script | Todd Rohal, The Guatemalan Handshake | Because it's absurdly tragic and aesthetically effective.
Nominee | 2006 | Torino Film Festival | Prize of the City of Torino | Best Feature Film | Todd Rohal, The Guatemalan Handshake

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