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Brave the Dark is an American drama film based on a true event, directed by Damian Harris and starring Jared Harris and Nicholas Hamilton. The film premiere took place at the Heartland International Film Festival in October 2023 and is a co-production from Aristos Films and MAKE/FILMS.
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- A Conversation with Screenwriter Nate Deen
- A Conversation with Director Damian Harris
- A Conversation with Composer Jacob Yoffee
- A Conversation with Producer Derek Dienner
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Follow us on Instagram or Facebook Based on a true story, Brave The Dark powerfully portrays the transformation of a 1980s small-town teacher as he is drawn into the mysterious past of a student suddenly arrested outside his classroom. Long sustained by a quiet belief that no student is a lost cause, Stan Deen (Jared Harris, Chernobyl, Mad Men)) di...
THE SCREENPLAY IS AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL AND EXTREMELY PERSONAL, WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO WRITE IT DOWN? I have had a passion for making movies for as long as I can remember. I believe in writing what you know, and what do we know better than our own story? Coming from a very dark past, I experienced a lot of loss and pain in life. I spent many years running...
HOW DID YOU BECOME INVOLVED WITH THE FILM? I got sent the script by Grant Bradley, a producer on the film. I knew nothing about the story and was deeply moved by the time I finished reading it. I never cry when I read a script, but I did as I turned the final page of this one. The story is essentially about the goodness in people. There are two cha...
HOW DID COME TO BE INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT? We met a music editor while working on Netflix’s ‘Civil’ documentary and he recommended us to the production. A Zoom meeting was set with director Damian Harris and we all hit it off. Once we saw the film we were hooked!! HAVE ANY OF YOUR PREVIOUS PROJECTS PREPARED YOU FOR COMPOSING BRAVE THE DARK? Every ...
HOW DID YOU BECOME INVOLVED WITH THE FILM? The production company I founded, MAKE/FILMS, is based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania where the film’s story unfolds and where I have deep connections. Producer Grant Bradley, based in New Zealand, sought a local touch to bring the project together, and my close friendship with Nate and Stan, coupled with my p...
A drama teacher (Jared Harris) helps a troubled student (Nicholas Hamilton) overcome his dark past in this inspirational film based on the life of Nathaniel Deen. Watch the trailer, read the synopsis, and learn more about the film's production and cast.
Oct 6, 2023 · Brave the Dark: Directed by Damian Harris. With Jared Harris, Nicholas Hamilton, Will Price, Jamie Harris. Homeless teen, Nate, struggles to find the courage to confront the darkness of his past.
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Sep 29, 2023 · BRAVE THE DARK, OFFICIAL TRAILER. Based on a true story, 'Brave The Dark' powerfully portrays the transformation of a 1980s small-town teacher as he is drawn into the mysterious past of a...
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Jun 21, 2017 · The backstory behind the film, Brave the Dark, is told through a moving animated piece. Nathan's past was clouded in darkness, yet his future is hopeful.
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Did you know "Brave the Dark" is based on a true story? It's the incredible journey of high school teacher Stan Deen (played by @jaredharris), who transformed a community and impacted the life of troubled teen, Nate (played by @nicholas.hamilton) !
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Brave the Dark is an inspirational and shocking true story starring acclaimed actor Jared Harris and rising star Nicholas Hamilton, directed by Damian Harris, and DP’d by Julio Macat, A.S.C.
