Department 666
A recently deceased man discovers that the afterlife isn't quite what he was expecting.
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Dave HarlequinWriter
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Adam YorkDirector
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Andrea GonzalesProducer
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Jesse H. KnightProducer
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Dave HarlequinProducer
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Matthew KetchamProducer
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Patrick G. KeenanKey Cast"Barry Thomas"The Blind Side, Homeland, Outcast, The Patriot
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Michael Ray WilliamsKey Cast"Chris Kirkwood"Kill Giggles, Between Hell and a Hard Place, Knob Goblins
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David G. HollandKey Cast"Tom"Freakshow, Carver, Call Workshop
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Margaret AliceKey Cast"Receptionist"Kill Giggles, The Werewolf Hunters
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Jaysen ButerinKey Cast"Strange Man"Kill Giggles, The Corner, The Hot Pink Jesus Trilogy
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Rich SigfritKey Cast"Radio DJ (Voice)"Podcasting for Dummies, Geek Radio Daily
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Jesse H. KnightDirector of Photography
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Andrea GonzalesExecutive Producer
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Matthew KetchamExecutive Producer
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Hollie RodeAssociate Producers
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Dana WardAssociate Producers
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Keila SantiagoKey Makeup Artist
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Neil Lee GriffinComposer
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Jessica GriffinComposer
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Micah LorickAssistant Director
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Kevin MurraySound Recordist/Boom Operator
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Christopher Draven KeithGaffer/Key Grip
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Edmund LeeProperty Master
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Margaret AliceChief Production Assistant
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Horror-Comedy
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Runtime:10 minutes 30 seconds
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Completion Date:July 8, 2019
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Production Budget:1,500 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:4K UHD/Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Carolina Screenwriting ShowcaseAsheville, North Carolina
United States
May 3, 2019
Screenwriting Competition (Pre-Filming)
Best Original Screenplay: Short Film (Winner) -
Wreak Havoc Horror Film FestivalGreensboro, North Carolina
United States
September 20, 2019
Early Premiere
Official Selection -
Charlotte Film FestivalCharlotte, North Carolina
United States
September 27, 2019
World Premiere
Official Selection -
Reels of the Dead: CharlotteCharlotte, North Carolina
United States
September 28, 2019
Official Selection -
Stormy Weather Horror FestAtlanta, Georgia
United States
September 28, 2019
Georgia Premiere
Best Director (Nominated), Best Sound/Music Design (Nominated) -
Berlin Flash Film FestivalBerlin
Germany
October 1, 2019
International Premiere
Honorable Mention -
Direct Monthly Online Film FestivalOnline
October 3, 2019
Top Film of Week 42 (Winner), Top Film of Week 43 (Winner), Best Short Film of the Month (Nominated) -
Cinema City International Film FestivalNovi Sad, Vojvodina
Serbia
October 4, 2019
Eastern Europe Premiere
Best Micro-Short (Winner) -
Carnival of Darkness: The Haunted Pamlico Film FestivalWashington, North Carolina
United States
October 12, 2019
Eastern North Carolina Premiere
Official Selection -
Fall Fear FestShelby, North Carolina
United States
October 13, 2019
Official Selection -
Horror Movie Freaks Film FestivalWinston-Salem, North Carolina
United States
October 19, 2019
Best NC Film (Nominated) -
Cutting Edge International Film FestivalPompano Beach, Florida
United States
November 1, 2019
Florida Premiere
Best Horror Short (Nominated) -
Geek Short Film FestivalCharlotte, North Carolina
United States
November 2, 2019
Best Horror Short (Nominated) -
Stranger Days Independent Film FestivalCharlotte, North Carolina
United States
November 16, 2019
Official Selection -
AtomaCon Film FestivalNorth Charleston, South Carolina
United States
November 22, 2019
South Carolina Premiere
Best Regional Film (Nominated) -
Reels of the Dead: ChicagoChicago, Illinois
United States
November 23, 2019
Illinois Premiere
Official Selection -
Trail Dance Film FestivalIndian Trial, North Carolina
United States
November 23, 2019
Best NC Short Film (Winner) -
Hyde Horror Film FestivalJekyll Island, Georgia
United States
December 14, 2019
Southern Georgia Premiere
Best Regional Short (Winner) -
North Carolina Film AwardsOnline
January 11, 2020
Official Selection -
Mad Monster Film FestivalCharlotte, North Carolina
United States
February 15, 2020
Best Short (Nominated) -
Con Nooga Film FestivalChattanooga, Tennessee
United States
February 22, 2020
Tennessee Premiere
Best Short Film (Winner), Best Horror (Winner) -
MystiCon Independent Film FestivalRoanoke, Virginia
United States
February 29, 2020
Virginia Premiere
Director’s Choice Award (Winner) -
Beyond Earth Film FestivalChennai, Tamil Nadu
India
June 13, 2020
India Premiere
Best Short (Nominated), Best Director (Nominated) -
Hollywood Blood Horror FestivalHollywood, California
United States
July 4, 2020
California Premiere
Best Horror-Comedy (Winner), Best Actor (Patrick G. Keenan, Winner), Best Poster (Winner), Best Producer (Winner), Best Sound Design (Winner) -
Assurdo Film FestivalMilan, Lombardy
Italy
July 11, 2020
Italy Premiere
Best Actor (Patrick G. Keenan, Winner), Best Director (Nominated), Best Screenplay (Nominated) -
Fifteen Minute Film FestivalWheeling, West Virginia
United States
July 18, 2020
West Virginia Premiere
Official Selection -
Jaipur International Film FestivalJaipur, Rajasthan
India
July 31, 2020
Northern India Premiere
Official Selection -
Micropolitan Film FestivalMarion, North Carolina
United States
August 14, 2020
Western North Carolina Premiere
Best Ensemble Cast (Winner), Special Recognition: Most Wicked Film (Winner) -
Queen City Comedy Experience Film FestivalCharlotte, North Carolina
United States
September 12, 2020
Official Selection -
BEYOND: The Cary Film FestivalCary, North Carolina
United States
September 26, 2020
Official Selection -
Halloween International Film FestivalKill Devil Hills, North Carolina
United States
October 2, 2020
Official Selection -
ConCarolinas Short Film FestivalSalisbury, North Carolina
United States
October 18, 2020
Drive-In Theater Premiere
Honorable Mention -
South Carolina Underground Film FestivalCharleston, South Carolina
United States
November 7, 2020
Official Selection -
Stranger Days Independent Film FestivalCharlotte, North Carolina
United States
December 19, 2020
Official Selection -
Andromeda International Film FestivalIstanbul
Turkey
January 5, 2021
Turkey Premiere
Honorable Mention -
Athens International Film FestivalAthens, Attica
Greece
January 31, 2021
Greece Premiere
Honorable Mention -
Foothills Film FestivalShelby, North Carolina
United States
March 5, 2021
Best Screenplay (Winner) -
The Golden Hour Film FestivalMorganton, North Carolina
United States
May 15, 2021
Official Selection -
ConCarolinas Short Film FestivalCharlotte, North Carolina
United States
June 6, 2021
"Best of 2020" Live Audience Screening
Honorable Mention -
Spring Lane Film FestivalSanford, North Carolina
United States
April 1, 2023
Final Festival Screening
Best Horror (Winner)
Distribution Information
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ShortsTVDistributorCountry: United StatesRights: Video on Demand, Paid TVCountry: CanadaRights: Video on Demand, Paid TV
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SoFy TVDistributorCountry: United KingdomRights: Video on Demand, Pay Per View, Paid TV
Adam York is a professional independent filmmaker from Sanford, North Carolina and the co-creative director of A Stranger Concept Films. Winner of over two dozen awards throughout the film festival circuit, Adam first began his career as a director in 2014 after getting his start as a theatrical lighting designer and instructor at the North Carolina School of the Arts. Also a bone cancer survivor and amputee, Adam frequently travels around the convention circuit doing public speaking appearances in hopes of inspiring others to overcome their obstacles through the arts. He currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his wife Melanie.
DEPARTMENT 666 represents more than a year's worth of writing, daydreaming, and imagination from writer/producer Dave Harlequin. It draws influence from many of our own personal favorite depictions of hell, while still being something we feel is a truly unique take on it. It was completed thanks to all of the hard work and dedication from our cast and crew, and has won numerous awards throughout its festival run. We truly hope you enjoy it.