Brave the Dark
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| Directed by | Damian Harris |
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| Cinematography | Julio Macat |
| Edited by | Toby Yates |
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| Distributed by | Angel Studios |
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Running time | 122 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Brave the Dark is a 2023 American drama film directed by Damian Harris and starring Jared Harris and Nicholas Hamilton. The film premiere took place at the Heartland International Film Festival in October 2023.
Cast
[edit]- Jared Harris as Stan Deen, a small-town teacher in 1980s Pennsylvania
- Nicholas Hamilton as Nate, a homeless teenager living in his car
- Jamie Harris as Barney, Nate's parole officer
- Sasha Bhasin as Tina, Nate's girlfriend
- Will Price as Johnny, Nate's friend
- Daisy Galvis as the judge overseeing Nate's sentencing
- Joey Cabrera as Jim Baxter, Tina's Father
Production
[edit]Stan Deen was a high school English and Drama teacher of the Garden Spot High School, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania from 1967 until his death in 2016. He founded the Garden Spot Performing Arts (GSPA) in 1967.[1] Brave the Dark was written by Dale G. Bradley, Lynn Robertson, John P. Spencer, director Damian Harris and Nathaniel "Nate" Deen. Filming locations included the real Garden Spot High School in Lancaster County where Nathaniel Deen attended and Stan Deen taught as well as the house both lived in. Filming took place between late summer and autumn 2021. Climactic scenes were filmed against the Poplar Neck Bridge near Lancaster in October 2021.[2]
Release
[edit]Brave the Dark is scheduled to be released in the United States on January 24, 2025.[3]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Date | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| Heartland International Film Festival | 6 October 2023[4] | Overall Audience Choice Award | Won | [5] |
| Newport Beach Film Festival | 13 October 2023[6] | Best US Film Audience Award | Won | [7] |
| San Diego International Film Festival | 20 October 2023[8] | Narrative Competition | Nominated | [9] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Stanley Deen". The MY HERO Project. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ Adams, Heather (October 20, 2021). "Climactic Scene Shot at Poplar Neck Bridge for Upcoming Film, Brave the Dark". BCTV. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 20, 2024). "Sony Dates TriStar Keke Palmer & SZA R-Rated Comedy For Winter". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ "HEARTLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL". tickets.heartlandfilmfestival.org. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ "32nd Heartland International Film Festival Announces Winners & Presents $60,000 in cash prizes". heartlandfilm.prowly.com. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "NEWPORT BEACH FILM FEST". nbff23.eventive.org. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ Trela, Christopher (October 31, 2023). "Newport Beach Film Festival Announces 2023 Award Winners". Newport Beach News. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "@bravethedarkfilm". www.instagram.com. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ Cristi, A. A. "San Diego International Film Festival Announces 2023 Slate!". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
