Stuck at home in quarantine and reflecting on what Ghostbusters means to him, Christopher J. Tomlinson just made a short film with his son. And we hope you have tissues nearby.
Titled Generations, the 4-minute short film stars Christopher and his son Carter, and it’s not a Ghostbusters fan film so much as it is, well, a film about being a Ghostbusters fan.
Christopher Tomlinson explains, “Ghostbusters. It’s a funny thing I’ve been attached to for as long as I can remember. This silly movie is what taught me to be brave in the darkness, that there is more to life than what can simply be seen, that only when we hold on to each other- great works are possible. Spengler, Zeddemore, Stantz and Venkman were the first ones to open my mind to the power of storytelling and imagination. I have given a lot of thought of what I want to teach my kids. Nearly everything can be encompassed in one lesson- teaching them to have a healthy, thriving imagination. This movie is the embodiment of that lesson. I hope you enjoy this little story that was written for my boys- Carter and Cohen.”
In the short, Tomlinson and his young son bond over their shared love of Ghostbusters, and it’s the twist to their night of ghost-busting playtime that’s sure to break your heart. Generations is a feel-good short rather than a feel-bad one, however, celebrating the powerful way movies can bring parents and children together – even when they can’t actually be together.
Sometimes pop culture properties are more than mere entertainment, and Tomlinson’s deeply touching short is a beautiful reflection of how much Ghostbusters means to so many.
Thanks to Ghostbusters News for bringing this gem to our attention.