Roof Rattling

In this sensitive short film written and directed by James Blick, a young boy (Ted Holmstead-Scott) breaks into an old man’s house in search of dirty magazines. The intrusion is just one more trial for the man (Grant Tilly), as he copes with loss and loneliness by clinging on to keepsakes and memories. He is eager for even a small measure of human contact — and the chance to do one last thing for his wife. For the boy there is an inkling of a world beyond his friend’s narrow experiences. The film was shot by Blick's father, cinematographer John Blick.

In the film [the boy] must confront the realities of adulthood – love, loss, memory and regret – for the first time in his life.

– Writer/director James Blick

Key Cast & Crew

Grant Tilly

As: Old Man

James Blick

Director, Writer

John Blick

Cinematographer, Associate Producer

Robin Murphy

Producer

Mabel Musson

As: Wife

Gene Hollins-Werry

As: Chris