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Daybreak

Under odd circumstances, a young man invites his estranged friend on a search in a forest to find his missing father. The truth emerges when they discover the land has a dangerous purpose.

  • Joey McManus
    Director
  • Joey McManus (Lead writer)
    Writer
  • Ian Nagy (Co-writer)
    Writer
  • Joey McManus
    Producer
  • Elizabeth McManus
    Costume Design and Props
  • Ian Nagy
    Key Cast
    "Andrew"
  • Liam Eadie
    Key Cast
    "Tyler"
  • Jack Babel
    Key Cast
    "Tommy"
  • Ian Messer
    Key Cast
    "Creature"
  • Genevieve Daggett
    Key Cast
    "Hannah"
  • Joey McManus (Main Soundtrack)
    Soundtrack
  • Joey McManus
    Sound Design and Foley
  • Joey McManus
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Mystery, Horror, Thriller, Psychological
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 54 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 28, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 USD
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Joey McManus

18-year-old filmmaker from Columbus, Ohio. Cinematic arts student at Columbus College of Art and Design.

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Director Statement

Daybreak is my first feature-length project. It was by far the most difficult project I've ever worked on. With a minimal cast, a crew of two, a budget of $1,500, and harsh conditions, it was shot over the course of my senior year of high school and completed in October 2019.