Dakota

When Jace’s cousin, Dakota, visits for the weekend, Jace is more than a little annoyed. If his group of roughhousing friends discover that Dakota is transgender, the damage to Jace's reputation would be irreparable. When Dakota's transgender identity is finally revealed, Jace is confronted with a decision: betray his cousin or stand up to his friends and lose face in this small community.

  • Brian MacNeel
    Director
  • Brian MacNeel
    Writer
  • Patrick Local
    Producer
  • Zach Haddox
    Key Cast
  • Riggs Schrader
    Key Cast
  • Jordan Barger
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 26, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Brian MacNeel

Brian MacNeel is an MFA candidate in filmmaking at Ohio University.

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Director Statement

I am passionate about creating films for and about people who are not normally represented in mainstream cinema. For this reason, I am excited to show my latest short film "Dakota" with the world, a piece that was cast entirely with Southeast Ohio natives and non-professional actors.