Ted (2021)

Ted is a portrait of a disabled artist who strives for acceptance from mainstream society. The main character, Ted Gramboarini, is a painter, composer, and musician in his late 30s. He has cerebral palsy, seizure disorder, and visual processing impairment, and combines his innate interest in music with rhythmic strokes in the expression of art. Ted slowly unveils his family life, romantic relationship, and friendship within his studio band Van Go Go. The film asks for audiences to rethink their disabilities, relationships, and capabilities.

Director: Zixin Zhang

Producer: Zixin Zhang, Patrick Hughes

Cinematographer: Zixin Zhang, Patrick Hughes

Editor: Zixin Zhang

Location Sound: Vivian Fisher

Original Music: Monica Guo, Fiona Guan

Sound Mixer: Lianna Squillace

Color Correction: Natasha Nair

Gaffer: Leo Lin

Key Cast: Ted Gram-Boarini

Cast: Laura Schutz, Russel Copenharve, Danny Frownfelter, Ted Hamel, Nikole Heusman, Hector Jones, Dave Thompson, Norberto Aleman-Padilla, Jeffery J Boarini, Rocky Kunz, Jeff Morthorst, Domenic Bucci, Ana Kramer, Taylor Williams, Jess Forehorst, Ned Miller