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'''Darin Beckstead''' is an American [[filmmaker]] who has directed films, including ''Courage & Stupidity'' and ''[[Somebody's Hero (film)|Somebody's Hero]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/242800616|title= |
'''Darin Beckstead''' is an American [[filmmaker]] who has directed films, including ''Courage & Stupidity'' and ''[[Somebody's Hero (film)|Somebody's Hero]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/242800616|title=HE'S NO DUMMY; 'Stupidity' propels filmmaker toward feature debut |website=[[The Patriot Ledger]]}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/1658514852|title="Somebody's Hero" takes over the indie film}}</ref> |
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Darin Beckstead | |
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| Born | Darin Beckstead |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Known for | Somebody's Hero |
Darin Beckstead is an American filmmaker who has directed films, including Courage & Stupidity and Somebody's Hero.[1][2]
Career
In 2005, his debut film, Courage & Stupidity, was released.[3] Steven Spielberg's experiences making Jaws were reinterpreted in his film Courage & Stupidity.[4] The film was shown at Fantasia and the Sitges Film Festival.[5] The film was distributed by Netflix.[6][7]
In 2012, Beckstead directed Somebody's Hero.[8] The film was shown at Heartland Film Festival and Newport Beach Film Festival.[9] At the Coney Island Film Festival, the film received the Best Feature Award.[9]
Filmography
- Courage & Stupidity (2005)
- Somebody's Hero (2012)
- Galactic Heat (2015)
- Evil Nature (2018)
Awards and recognition
- 2005: Fantasia Film Festival Award for Courage & Stupidity[5]
- 2005: Sitges Film Festival Award for Courage & Stupidity[5]
- 2011: Coney Island Film Festival Award for Somebody's Hero[10]
- 2018: Malibu Film Festival Award for Evil Nature
References
- ^ {{Cite web|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/242800616%7Ctitle=HE'S NO DUMMY; 'Stupidity' propels filmmaker toward feature debut |website=The Patriot Ledger}
- ^ ""Somebody's Hero" takes over the indie film".
- ^ "Darin Beckstead (Courage & stupidity)". April 7, 2005.
- ^ "COURAGE & STUPIDITY". Film Threat. April 24, 2005.
- ^ a b c "Fantasia Announces Second Wave of Programming, Including 'Shin Ultraman' and 'Polaris'". Dread Central. June 2, 2022.
- ^ "NETFLIX CHOCK FULL OF "COURAGE & STUPIDITY"". Film Threat.
- ^ "Have a Look at Darin Beckstead's Zombie Valley Short Film". January 26, 2012.
- ^ "Everyman can be heroic in 'Somebody's Hero'". Deseret News. July 30, 2012.
- ^ a b Hunsucker, Andy. "A Place For Film - Heartland Interview: 'Somebody's Hero'". Indiana Public Media.
- ^ "2011 Coney Island Film Festival: Official Lineup". Underground Film Journal. September 14, 2011.