Bonding — Tim Young's Work

Written and directed by Tim Young, and produced by Jeff Ryan, Bonding is the story of a twisted father-son boat trip. After being handcuffed to a canoe, James has no choice but to spend quality time with his dad.

Bonding has played at the Palm Beach International Film Festival, IFF Boston, NewFilmmakers Los Angeles, WideScreen Film & Music Video Festival (where Brian Haley was nominated for Best Actor), the New Hope Film Festival, and hopefully more to come.

OFFICIAL TRAILER

PHOTO GALLERY

Dad and James not connecting in the first scene of Bonding .

Dad and James not connecting in the first scene of Bonding.

James and Dad at an impasse.

James and Dad at an impasse.

Dad paddling as James is trapped in the seat behind him.

Dad paddling as James is trapped in the seat behind him.

James plots his escape from the canoe.

James plots his escape from the canoe.

Dad teaches James a valuable lesson.

Dad teaches James a valuable lesson.

James's conflicted face while being embraced by his father.

James's conflicted face while being embraced by his father.

Dad joyous expression upon finally getting some affection from his son.

Dad joyous expression upon finally getting some affection from his son.

James makes his escape.

James makes his escape.

Dad watches his son go

Dad watches his son go

James's girlfriend Sandy.

James's girlfriend Sandy.

The final shot of the movie. "You can't let her get away."

The final shot of the movie. "You can't let her get away."

While the camera crew loads into their canoe, Jeff Ryan and Brian Haley rehearse in the water with director Tim Young.

While the camera crew loads into their canoe, Jeff Ryan and Brian Haley rehearse in the water with director Tim Young.

Sound mixer Ross Matthei, Jeff Ryan, Key PA Artie Scarano, Director Tim Young, and Brian Haley working through a tricky moment on set.

Sound mixer Ross Matthei, Jeff Ryan, Key PA Artie Scarano, Director Tim Young, and Brian Haley working through a tricky moment on set.

Jeff Ryan getting into character in the back of the canoe.

Jeff Ryan getting into character in the back of the canoe.

Actor Brian Haley gives some pointers to producer/actor Jeff Ryan.

Actor Brian Haley gives some pointers to producer/actor Jeff Ryan.

Associate Producer Elaine Strutz guides AC Leyla Perez and DP Christine Ng through waist deep water.

Associate Producer Elaine Strutz guides AC Leyla Perez and DP Christine Ng through waist deep water.

Assistant Camera Leyla Perez and Director of Photography Christine Ng.

Assistant Camera Leyla Perez and Director of Photography Christine Ng.

Director Tim Young explains an upcoming scene to the cast and crew.

Director Tim Young explains an upcoming scene to the cast and crew.

Alternate poster for Bonding.

Alternate poster for Bonding.

Bonding Official Poster

Bonding Official Poster

Dad and James not connecting in the first scene of Bonding .

James and Dad at an impasse.

Dad paddling as James is trapped in the seat behind him.

James plots his escape from the canoe.

Dad teaches James a valuable lesson.

James's conflicted face while being embraced by his father.

Dad joyous expression upon finally getting some affection from his son.

James makes his escape.

Dad watches his son go

James's girlfriend Sandy.

The final shot of the movie. "You can't let her get away."

While the camera crew loads into their canoe, Jeff Ryan and Brian Haley rehearse in the water with director Tim Young.

Sound mixer Ross Matthei, Jeff Ryan, Key PA Artie Scarano, Director Tim Young, and Brian Haley working through a tricky moment on set.

Jeff Ryan getting into character in the back of the canoe.

Actor Brian Haley gives some pointers to producer/actor Jeff Ryan.

Associate Producer Elaine Strutz guides AC Leyla Perez and DP Christine Ng through waist deep water.

Assistant Camera Leyla Perez and Director of Photography Christine Ng.

Director Tim Young explains an upcoming scene to the cast and crew.

Alternate poster for Bonding.

Bonding Official Poster

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PRESS KIT

Download the official PDF press kit, which includes director's statement, production notes, and filmmaker bios, here.