Home Movies

About Home Movies

"Home Movies" is an American animated television sitcom that aired from 1999 to 2004. The show centers around an eight-year-old aspiring filmmaker, Brendon Small, who shoots homemade film productions in his spare time. Through Brendon's lens, viewers gain a unique perspective and comedic insight into the world of elementary school, parenting, and adolescence.

Making / Production

Created by Loren Bouchard and Brendon Small, "Home Movies" used retroscripting, a process in which an episode's scripts are intentionally left vague and the dialogues are largely ad-libbed. This technique was used to give conversations a more natural and spontaneous feel. After premiering on the UPN network, the show was later picked up by Cartoon Network as part of the Adult Swim lineup.

Actors

• Brendon Small (voice of Brendon Small) - Brendon is not just the lead character but also the show's co-creator. His portrayal of the aspiring young filmmaker is at once earnest and hilarious, lending a realism to a fundamentally surreal animation.
• H. Jon Benjamin (voice of Coach McGuirk) - Benjamin's portrayal of the apathetic and often misguided soccer coach contributes greatly to the show's humor.
• Melissa Bardin Galsky (voice of Melissa Robbins) - Galsky plays Brendon's friend and frequent film collaborator, delivering a sincere performance that speaks to the trials and tribulations of growing up.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The first five episodes were animated using traditional cel animation. Starting with the sixth episode, the show switched to digital ink and paint.
• "Home Movies" was the first series to be aired on Adult Swim.
• The character of Brendon Small is named after the show's co-creator.

Quotes

• "It’s time to pay the price for not listening to me." - Coach McGuirk
• "My name is Brendon Small. I'm eight years old and I'm having a bit of a weird life." - Brendon Small

Music, Soundtrack

• "Home Movies" features quirky, indie rock-style music created by Brendon Small and Loren Bouchard.
• The show's catchy and memorable theme song was also composed by the creators.