The Things My Father Never Taught Me

The Things My Father Never Taught Me is a 2012 short comedy film written and directed by Burleigh Smith. It features Smith, Aiden Papamihail and Bridie Carter. The film has the distinction of being accepted into over one hundred and thirty film festivals across eighteen countries.

Plot

Melvin gives dating advice to his three-year-old son. He teaches him to dress well, act with confidence and spend time with the right crowd. The results are disastrous. And then Melvin meets Mary, an attractive single mother, and his womanising skills are put to the test.

Festival Screenings

Festival acceptances include the Arizona International Film Festival, the Boston International Film Festival, the Cambridge Film Festival, the Canada International Film Festival, Clint Eastwood's Carmel Art and Film Festival, Mike Leigh's Cornwall Film Festival, the Montreal World Film Festival, and the Long Island International Film Expo (New York), where it screened on Opening Night.