Lean On Me
A young adult, Chris, is worried about his best friend, Daryl, who had recently moved in. With all the best intentions, Chris tries to help, but unintentionally betrays Daryl. Chris finds himself shut out of this lifelong friendship, loses his job and faces the pitfalls of depression. He meets Angela Collins, a professor in physiology and sociology who works with young adults. She helps Chris regain his balance as he works to regain the trust of his best friend, Daryl.
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David FowlerDirectorBig Trouble In Seattle
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David FowlerWriterBig Trouble In Seattle
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Sandra ScraggProducer
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Michael RaimondiKey Cast"Chris"
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Sunga RoseKey Cast"Sarah"
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Sandra ScraggKey Cast"Angela Collins"Big Trouble In Seattle
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Obadiah FreemanKey Cast"Daryl"
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Bruce DetoreKey Cast"Manager Richards"
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Tomaz BaskinKey Cast"De'Shaun"Big Trouble In Seattle
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Cameron Lee PriceKey Cast"Anthony"
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Nick HoriatisKey Cast"Terry"
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Karen WetterhahnKey Cast"Joan"Big Trouble In Seattle
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:42 minutes 21 seconds
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Production Budget:1,500 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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12 Months Film Festival
Romania
3rd place Best Experimental of the month, Nominated Best feature fiction of the month and Best Editor of the month -
Oniros Film Awards
Italy
Honorable Mention for Best Drama -
Virgin Spring CinefestKolkata
India
Official Selection/ Bronze Award -
Los Angeles Cine-FestLos Angeles
United States
Semi-Finalist for best drama -
Direct Short Online Film Festival
Official Selection -
Golden Earth Film Award
Nominee for Best Short Film -
Alternate Film Festival
Canada
Nominated for best feature film -
Calcutta International Cult Film Festival
Official Selection -
Five Continents International Film Festival
Official Selection -
Move Me Productions Belgium
Nominated Best Feature Film -
Cult Critic Movie Awards
Finalist for debut Filmmaker -
Top Indie Film Awards
Nominee: Best Actor, Best Music, Best Cinematography, No Budget Spirit -
Monkey Bread tree film Awards
Nominated Best Short Film under 5,000$ -
Cine Fern
Official Selection -
MP Film Award
Nominee of Best Feature Film -
North American Film Awards
Bronze Award, Best Drama Nominee -
2018 Golden Galaxy AwardsKolketa
India
November 30, 2018
International Premiere
Winner: Best Amateur Film -
2019 The Film Contest
Official Selection -
L’Age d’Or International Arthouse Film Festival
Honourable mention: Best Director, Best Debut Filmmaker, Best Music and Best Cinematography -
2019 Santa Fe Film Festival- Afro Cinema Program
Winner: Best Picture
David Fowler was born on November 29,1993, in Gary, Indiana. Gary was known for the birthplace of the legendary Michael Jackson and his family. At a very young age, David's family moved Washington for better opportunities. David spent most of his life living in Auburn, Washington. In middle school, David took a serious interest in art. He took drawing classes and continued in high school. David started making comics books throughout his high school career. His senior year of high school David showed an interest in filmmaking. He learned that he loved the art of storytelling and visuals in the film. After high school, David went and continued to pursue filmmaking. in 2013 David created his own filmmaking company known as DCT Projects. He's made several films including "Big Trouble In Seattle" and "Lean On Me" which both have won numerous awards.