GROWING TRADITION

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Watch the Trailer below

‘GROWING Tradition’

Written & Directed by ALAN SCOTT DAVIS

Executive Producers | Matt Adamson, John Ouano de Dios

Associate Producers | Jonathan Olesen, Kristopher Yanez, Julian Ybarra

Production Apprentice | Tianyi (Joseph) Wang

Steadicam Operator | Jordan Chinn

Drone Pilots | Alan Scott Davis, Chabre Schumacher

Special Thanks

Carol Schwalbe

Dan & Sherry Schumacher

Joe & Mercedes Benedict

Kersten Linsangan

Steve Coyne

EnviroCare Tree Solutions Crew

Tucson Botanical Gardens Staff

Isabelle Gard

Tucson Presidio Historic Museum

Nova Home Loans

Lloyd Construction Company

Southern Arizona Attractions Alliance

Qmulative

EnviroCare Tree Solutions

Tucson Botanical Gardens

Matt Adamson

Adam Farrell-Wortman

And

Michelle Conklin

Music | Triple Scoop Music

Lighting | StellaPro Lights

~ In Loving Memory of Arlene Adelize Ouano ~

Production Behind-the-Scenes

  • Director Alan Scott Davis with Kris Yanez, focus puller & associate producer, readies for the next shot for the LightsUp! TV commercial.
  • City Councilwoman Adelita Grijalva poses with the production team and a wrestling championship belt. Grijalva grew up a fan of pro-wrestling.
  • Tom Moulton, the executive director for the Southern Arizona Attractions Alliance, talks about the challenges local businesses faced during the COVID pandemic.
  • Michelle Conklin, the executive director for the Tucson Botanical Gardens, shares her vision for the gardens.

Premiere Photos

What people are saying:

This … is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature, and the power of community events. [GROWING Tradition] leaves you with a renewed appreciation for the unique experiences that local events like LightsUp provide.

~ Nathan B.

[GROWING Tradition] was an inspiring film about a community coming together to create a legacy and a story that will continue for years

~ Isabelle G.

GROWING tradition is a heartwarming, local story about a Tucson Garden creating not only a new seasonal event for Tucsonans, but also cultivating some Christmas magic.

~ Marisela N.

The film GROWING Tradition was a heartfelt depiction of many of the things that make Tucson, Arizona a wonderful city.

~ Angela D.

[GROWING Tradition] is a triumphant look at how people can truly rise from any obstacle when working together for a goal to bring joy to others in a community effort. Illumination is truly a key word here… This film takes you on a true journey of the heart and soul of people and nature itself.

~Mercedes L.B.

Inspirational is the one word I would use to describe [GROWING Tradition].

~ Tom M.