A Fistful of Lead
20 years after a ruthless bandit murders his parents in cold blood, Jesse Morgan, an orphan turned bounty hunter, seeks vengeance on the one behind it all.
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Dempsey Lee Birmingham IIIDirector
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Dempsey Lee Birmingham IIIWriter
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Mario NorvilProducer
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Jerome BowersKey Cast"Jesse Morgan"
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Corey ReevesKey Cast"Dallas Clyde"
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Parker NicelyKey Cast"Jack Clyde"
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Project Type:Student
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Runtime:11 minutes 39 seconds
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Completion Date:March 14, 2021
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Production Budget:4,500 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:RED
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - Southeastern University
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Orlando Film FestivalOrlando, Florida
United States
November 26, 2021
North American Premiere
Official Selection -
Triangle North Carolina Film FestivalTriangle, North Carolina
United States
Best Student Film and Best Thriller -
Best Shorts Film FestivalLos Angeles, California
United States
Award of Recognition -
Central Florida Film FestivalMount Dora, Florida
United States
January 22, 2022
Official Selection -
Southeastern Fire Film FestivalLakeland, Florida
United States
February 19, 2022
Nominated: Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Short, Best Actor X2, Best Editing. Awarded: Peoples Choice, Best Sound, Best Cinematography, Best Thriller, Best Production Design -
Sidewalk Film FestivalBirmingham, Alabama
United States
August 27, 2022
Official Selection -
Great Lakes Film FestivalBuffalo, New York
United States
September 8, 2022
Nominated: Best Cinematography, Best Director, Most Creative, Best Student Short,
I’m a Florida resident and senior from Southeastern University in Lakeland Florida. I’m an Actor and Director with a love for story, film, and God. I plan on working on documentaries for National Geographic, continuing to work for Disney, and making many more movies, being on set, and perfecting my craft in the future.
Hello, my name is Dempsey Birmingham. I am the creator, writer, and director of “A Fistful of Lead”. After more than a year of rewrites, thousands of dollars, days of being on set, and finally in post-production, I give to you my directorial debut. This film means more to me than any award or amount of money. This movie is a testament to human perseverance; it is a gritty, emotional story about vengeance, obsession, and eventually letting go of those things that rob us of our peace, our joy, and our fortitude. Like my main character Jesse Morgan, I hope that through this movie I can show others something I feel we all can add to our arsenal... mercy. Grace. And Compassion. I could not have made this incredible experience possible without my lovely crew, my donators, and my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Thank you, and God Bless.
-Dempsey Lee Birmingham III