A Light in the Dark
Refusing to accept the cryptic disappearance of his older brother, a young boy sets out to uncover a mystery—only to discover a truth deeper and darker than he could have imagined.
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William Blackwell KinneyDirector
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William Blackwell KinneyWriter
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Matthew Blackwell KinneyWriter
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William Blackwell KinneyEditor
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William Blackwell KinneyCinematographer
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William Blackwell KinneyProducer
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Matthew Blackwell KinneyProducer
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Billy CanterKey Cast"Leo"
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Elijah ZupferKey Cast"Nolan"
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Henry PhillipsKey Cast"Aaron"
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Genres:Sci-Fi Thriller, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi Horror, Thriller, Drama
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Runtime:6 minutes 11 seconds
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Completion Date:December 14, 2019
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Production Budget:2,000 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:1.9:1
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Film Color:Black & White and Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - Bethel University
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Celebration of Wildcat RebellionSt. Paul
United States
December 13, 2019
World Premiere -
New York Movie AwardsNew York City
United States
March 29, 2020
Official Selection / Best Sound Design Award / Honorable Mention: Best Horror Film -
IndieX Film FestLos Angeles
United States
March 28, 2020
Official Selection / Best Sci-Fi Short Nomination / Best Production Design Nomination / Best Sound Design Nomination / Best Sound Mixing Nomination / Best Student Sci-Fi Short Award / Best Young Filmmaker (Male) Award / Best Sound Mixing Award -
Indie Short FestLos Angeles
United States
April 4, 2020
Official Selection / Best Sci-Fi Short Nomination / Best Sound Design Nomination / Best Student Sci-Fi Short / Outstanding Achievement Award (Sound Design) -
Hollywood Blood Horror FestivalLos Angeles
United States
April 5, 2020
Official Selection / Best Sci-Fi / Best Sound Design / Best Young Actor -
Independent Shorts AwardsLos Angeles
United States
April 18, 2020
Official Selection / Best Sci-Fi Short / Best Young Actor -
Košice International Film FestivalKošice
Slovakia
May 11, 2020
Official Selection / Honorable Mention: Best Sci-Fi -
EDU Film FestivalSt. Louis Park
United States
May 29, 2020
Official Selection / Best Narrative / Best Cinematography / Best-In-Fest -
Prague International Film FestivalPrague
Czech Republic
April 23, 2021
Official Selection / Honorable Mention: Best Sci-Fi -
Dumbo Film FestivalNew York City
United States
Semi-Finalist -
All American High School Film FestivalNew York City
United States
October 9, 2020
Official Selection / Best Editing Nominee / Best Visual FX Nominee / Best Original Score Nominee -
Intercollegiate Film FestivalMinneapolis
United States
April 3, 2021
Official Selection / Best of Show / Best Narrative / Best Director / Best Acting / Best Sound -
Twin Cities Film FestMinneapolis
United States
October 21, 2021
Official Selection
Distribution Information
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YouTubeCountry: United StatesRights: Internet
William Blackwell Kinney has been making films since 2010, starting when he was just 8 years old. Since then, he has created nearly 40 short films and co-founded the production studio Wildcat Rebellion Studios. He will continue pursuing his love for filmmaking at Emerson College starting fall 2020.