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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.

  • William Blackwell Kinney
    Director
  • William Blackwell Kinney
    Writer
  • Matthew Blackwell Kinney
    Writer
  • William Blackwell Kinney
    Editor
  • William Blackwell Kinney
    Cinematographer
  • William Blackwell Kinney
    Producer
  • Matthew Blackwell Kinney
    Producer
  • Billy Canter
    Key Cast
    "Leo"
  • Elijah Zupfer
    Key Cast
    "Nolan"
  • Henry Phillips
    Key Cast
    "Aaron"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi Thriller, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi Horror, Thriller, Drama
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 11 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 14, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.9:1
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Bethel University
  • Celebration of Wildcat Rebellion
    St. Paul
    United States
    December 13, 2019
    World Premiere
  • New York Movie Awards
    New York City
    United States
    March 29, 2020
    Official Selection / Best Sound Design Award / Honorable Mention: Best Horror Film
  • IndieX Film Fest
    Los 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 Fest
    Los 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 Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    April 5, 2020
    Official Selection / Best Sci-Fi / Best Sound Design / Best Young Actor
  • Independent Shorts Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    April 18, 2020
    Official Selection / Best Sci-Fi Short / Best Young Actor
  • Košice International Film Festival
    Košice
    Slovakia
    May 11, 2020
    Official Selection / Honorable Mention: Best Sci-Fi
  • EDU Film Festival
    St. Louis Park
    United States
    May 29, 2020
    Official Selection / Best Narrative / Best Cinematography / Best-In-Fest
  • Prague International Film Festival
    Prague
    Czech Republic
    April 23, 2021
    Official Selection / Honorable Mention: Best Sci-Fi
  • Dumbo Film Festival
    New York City
    United States
    Semi-Finalist
  • All American High School Film Festival
    New York City
    United States
    October 9, 2020
    Official Selection / Best Editing Nominee / Best Visual FX Nominee / Best Original Score Nominee
  • Intercollegiate Film Festival
    Minneapolis
    United States
    April 3, 2021
    Official Selection / Best of Show / Best Narrative / Best Director / Best Acting / Best Sound
  • Twin Cities Film Fest
    Minneapolis
    United States
    October 21, 2021
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • YouTube
    Country: United States
    Rights: Internet
Director Biography - William Blackwell Kinney

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.

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