Knights of Swing (2023)
Set in 1947, Knights of Swing is a feature film that chronicles a group of young jazz musicians whose dream is to form a “really swingin’ Big Band”. Unfortunately, things prove much more complicated when the community objects to the diversity of the band. Alliances form, and lines are drawn. What follows is soul searching, uplifting, and through music, our story illuminates forgiveness, healing and unconditional love.
Directors: Emilio Palame, David M. Gutel.
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Curran Barker as Gifford Williams |
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Kyle deCamp as Nolan |
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Brandon Ruiter as Kenny |
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Greg Sadler as Duke |
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Jeremy Lee Staple as Conrad White |
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Christopher Pollack as Elliott |
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Emily Goglia as Beverly |
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Olivia Dessy as Barb |
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Ivana Cespedes Jordan as Bonnie |
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Richard Neil as Mr. Miller |
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Emilio Palame as Mr. Arthur |
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Amanda Lamberti as Mrs. Barlutski |
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Sarah Zeema as Carol Barlutski |
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Trevor Brunsink as Wesley |
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Abigail McKee as Shirley |
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Jon Briddell as Mr. Barlutski |
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Don Nowak as Mr. Conway |
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Gabriel Lemus as Gabriel Hernandez |
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Randy Irwin as Mr. Tanner |
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Jeffrey Conway as Mr. Simms |
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Kathy Christopherson as Marlene |
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Ian Eugene Ryan as Sargent Washington |
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Gordon Goodwin as Mr. Hughes |
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Elisabeth Burr as Joyce Arthur |
| Directing | Emilio Palame | Director |
| Directing | David M. Gutel | Director |
| Writing | Emilio Palame | Writer |
| Writing | David M. Gutel | Writer |
| Writing | Rolland Jacks | Writer |
| Production | Kurtis Anton | Co-Producer |
| Production | Rolland Jacks | Executive Producer |
| Production | Shelby Murphy | Line Producer |
| Production | Donald Nguyen | Producer |
| Production | Emilio Palame | Producer |
| Sound | Rolland Jacks | Sound |
| Sound | Emilio Palame | Sound |
| Editing | David M. Gutel | Editor |
| Editing | Donald Nguyen | Supervising Editor |
| Editing | Frank Truong | Editor |
| Production | Neil Cannone | Production Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Emily Mefford | Key Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Theresa Reish | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Taylor Schulte | Key Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kelly Torres | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Jason Quan | Production Manager |
| Sound | Darren Augustus | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Aaron Eberhardt | Sound Mixer |
| Lighting | Ian Carre-Burritt | Gaffer |
| Camera | Olivia Neil | Second Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Codi Roberts | Second Assistant Camera |
| Costume & Make-Up | Bridget Dickey | Costumer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jennifer D. Phillips | Assistant Costume Designer |
| Directing | Bridget Visser | Script Supervisor |
| Camera | Brian Lang | Director of Photography |