Favorite Son without a doubt is a "sleeper". A peculiar film with a universal message. Splendidly written and directed, beautifully photographed, it is authentic to the prehistoric beauty of the south and to the culture it intends to animate. The music, impossible for me to be objective to, as I wrote it, believe there are moments where it was heavy handed and I could've done a better job. However, I still appreciate the positive responses to it and only hope that I did not detract from the impeccable job done by Steven Esteb, director/writer, and Louis Herthum, producer, as they placed their full faith and confidence in me, a first time film scorer. All that said, the movie should be seen by all thoughtful and searching people.
Wendell Tilley
Wendell Tilley