Son of the Sunshine

January 30, 2026

After surgery cures his Tourette’s, a young man loses his rare supernatural ability. As he experiences first love and uncovers dark family secrets, he must decide if living a ‘normal’ life is worth giving up who he truly is.

Writers

Ryan Ward

Matthew Heiti

Directors

Ryan Ward

Producers

Paul Fler

Mackenzie Leigh

Starring

Ryan Ward

Shantelle Canzanese

Rebecca McMahon

JoAnn Nordstrom

Awards

Malibu Film Festival (2009) - Best Feature, Ryan Ward

Anchorage International Film Festival (2009) - Best Feature, Ryan Ward

Wild Rose Independent Film Festival (2009) - Best Actor, Ryan Ward

Wild Rose Independent Film Festival (2009) - Best Director, Ryan Ward

Wild Rose Independent Film Festival (2009) - Best Ensemble Casting, Crystal Kramer

Wild Rose Independent Film Festival (2009) - Best Makeup, Cathy Congiusti

Wild Rose Independent Film Festival (2009) - Best Original Music, Matthew Montour

Wild Rose Independent Film Festival (2009) - Best Sound Design, Sean W. Karp

Wild Rose Independent Film Festival (2009) - Best Actress, Shantelle Canzanese & JoAnn Nordstrom

Wild Rose Independent Film Festival (2009) - Best Actress for Feature Film, Rebecca McMahon

Wild Rose Independent Film Festival (2009) - Best Narrative Feature Film, Ryan Ward

Wild Rose Independent Film Festival (2009) - Best Visual Effects, Chris Dover

Wild Rose Independent Film Festival (2009) - Best Acting Ensemble, Ryan Ward, Rebecca McMahon, Shantelle Canzanese, JoAnn Nordstrom, Craig Porritt, Jordan Duarte, Robert Skeates, Steven L. Bird, and Don Tjart

Edmonton International Film Festival (2009) - Best Actor, Ryan Ward

Film North, Huntsville International Film Festival (2009) - Best Canadian Feature, Ryan Ward

Bay Street Festival (2009) - Best Feature, Ryan Ward

b8 Distribution

Son of the Sunshine

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