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Kevin Spacey & DJ Qualls in Revolutionary-Era Thriller ‘1780’ The film is set during the Revolutionary War, in the vast forests of Pennsylvania, where a wounded soldier finds refuge with a trapper and his young son. As British forces close in, they must navigate loyalty, survival and the harsh realities of a world at war.

  • Dustin Fairbanks
    Director
    Warning Shot
  • Steffan Delpiano
    Writer
  • DJ Dodd
    Producer
    Human Capital, Ten Thousand Saints
  • Kevin Spacey
    Key Cast
    "Thomas"
    American Beauty
  • DJ Qualls
    Key Cast
    "Samuel"
    Hustle & Flow
  • R. Keith Harris
    Key Cast
    "Roberts"
    The Walking Dead
  • P.J. Marshall
    Key Cast
    "Honre"
    Mindhunter
  • Vince Eisenson
    Key Cast
    "Abner"
    Billions
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 29 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 28, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    400,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Arri
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16.9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Dustin Fairbanks

Dustin Fairbanks is a seasoned production professional with over 15 years of experience working on commercials, music videos and films. He has taken the first steps in to directing with indie film "Warning Shot," which stars James Earl Jones, David Spade and Bruce Dern. Fairbanks' production credits include "The Interview" as well as "The Shadow Within" starring Lindsay Lohan.

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Director Statement

Deadlock is an intimate portrait of the Revolutionary War told through three unlikely survivors—a wounded soldier, a trapper, and his young son—as they fight for their lives in Pennsylvania’s unforgiving wilderness. My goal was to strip away the grandeur often linked to war stories and instead spotlight the raw humanity and moral struggle each character faces. Drawing on my years of experience in film, including my directorial debut Warning Shot, I sought to create a tense, character-driven tale that immerses viewers in the brutal realities of conflict and the quiet heroism that endures against all odds.