S o u r c e
K E T T T U R T O N
s h o r t s
Coming down the mountain, 2003
Coming Down the Mountain explores the prescription drug abuse epidemic in eastern Kentucky and follows a father and son as they cope with drug abuse and the isolation of rural Appalachia. (from ket.org)
Director: James Ponsoldt
Stars: Frank Hoyt Taylor, Kett Turton, Robin Mullins
role: Joe
(Duration: 25 min.)
Causeway, 2013
The story of a young man, who when presented with the news that his country no longer exists, decides to start his own.
Causeway, the feature film project. Is the story of a young man who one day is given terrible news, the country he comes from no longer exists, and he must face deportation. Instead of fighting red tape or seeking status as a refugee, our hero comes up with the perfect plan. He decides to start a new country. In his pursuit he engages five different citizens from five different nationalities. who will join him on his road to independence. The film will be accompanied with an online country where anyone can become a citizen.
The film is a call for change in the world, to inspire people to change their perception for the better. What makes a great country?
Director: Matthew Seagle
Producer/Actress: Kirby Rae
Kett appears on the video " Speechless" where
the character gets the bad news at the immigration office and then decides to start the new country.
My Old Man, 2004
A boozy writer hammers away on his Underwood, recalling a childhood in which his abusive father kicked him out of the house for writing short stories. Based on the poem by Charles Bukowski (click to read).
role: young Hank
HIlar, 2012
A Canadian short written, directed and performed by Katie Burnett. A wannabe stand-up comedian has a fear of performing and enlists help to get her ready for a big show.
role: Michael
(Duration: 15 min.)
Imaginary Forces, 2015
"There's something wrong with the world."
Director: Ruairi Robinson
Starring: Kett Turton, Jenna Coleman, Kris Edlund
(Duration: 13 min.)
Budget: $100.000 (estimated)
Curmudgeons, 2016
​
The best part of getting old is no longer caring what anybody thinks. Eighty years-old and in assisted living, Ralph Pajovic is involved in a relationship that makes his family anxious. On a crisp Winter day, his unlucky-in-love granddaughter comes for what seems like an ordinary visit. A curmudgeon by nature, Ralph can't possibly predict the surprise she has in store for him.
Director : Joshua Conkel
Starring : David Margulies, Danny Devito, Lucy Devito, Sarah Nina Hayon and Kett Turton
Role: Brant