Horseshoe Theory

For the political term, see Horseshoe theory.

Horseshoe Theory
Directed byJonathan Daniel Brown
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyLeonidas Jaramillo
Edited byJon Sautter
Music by
Release date
Running time
12 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Horseshoe Theory is a 2017 American short romantic comedy film written and directed by Jonathan Daniel Brown,[1] co-written by Travis Harrington and produced by Joe Toronto, Jon Sautter and Travis Harrington. The film premiered at the 2017 Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah where it won a special jury award.[2]

The title is a reference to the horseshoe theory in politics.

Plot

After arranging a weapons deal over the internet, a white supremacist named Bobbo and a jihadist named Abdul meet behind a diner. Over the course of an evening, they both discover they have more in common than either of the two could have realized.

Cast

Filming

The filming of Horseshoe Theory took place in Mojave, California, and Tarzana, Los Angeles, over two days. The film was shot digitally using the Red Dragon camera. The film's poster was designed by Kari Kilpela.

Release

On January 21, 2017, Horseshoe Theory had its world premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

Film festivals

Festival Status Screening dates Awards and accolades Filmmakers in attendance
Slamdance Film Festival[3] World premiere January 21 and 23, 2017 Jury Honorable Mention Award[2] Jonathan Daniel Brown, Joe Toronto, Jon Sautter, Travis Harrington and Amir Malaklou
Cyberia February 10, 2017 Official Selection
ICE Film Festival Ohio premiere February 18, 2017 Official Selection
Short.Sweet. Film Festival March 3–5, 2017 Official Selection
Brightside Tavern Shorts Fest New Jersey premiere March 3–5, 2017 Official Selection
Fort Myers Film Festival March 8–12, 2017 Best Short Film
Humboldt Film Festival April 19–22, 2017 People's Choice Award Winner
Florida Film Festival Florida premiere April 21–30, 2017 Official Selection
"Hang onto Your Shorts" Film Festival April 21–23, 2017 Official Selection
Riverside International Film Festival California premiere April 21–30, 2017 Official Selection
SENE Film Festival Rhode Island premiere April 25–29, 2017 Official Selection
Rainer Independent Film Festival Washington premiere May 19–21, 2017 Official Selection
Mammoth Lakes Film Festival May 28, 2017 Official Selection Jonathan Daniel Brown, Joe Toronto and Travis Harrington
Pineapple Underground Film Festival Hong Kong premiere June 8–30, 2017 Official Selection

References

  1. ^ Hannon, Melissa (January 26, 2017). "REVIEW: 'HORSESHOE THEORY' SHORT FILM". Horror Geek Life. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  2. ^ a b McNary, Dave (January 27, 2017). "'Dim the Fluorescents,' 'Strad Style' Win Slamdance Awards (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
  3. ^ "Anarchy Shorts". slamdance.com. Retrieved February 1, 2017.