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A Rodeo Film
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Directed byDarius Dawson
Written byDarius Dawson
Produced byRyan Binse
Starring
  • Jermelle Simon
  • Phrederic Semaj
  • Charlee Earle
CinematographyErin G. Wesley
Edited byBriana Chmielewski
Music byKyle Woods
Distributed byHBO Max
Release dates
  • April 2019 (2019-04) (San Diego Film Week)
  • February 2, 2021 (2021-02-02)
Running time
19 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

A Rodeo Film is a 2019 American drama short film written and directed by Darius Dawson and produced by Ryan Binse. The film was released on HBO Max on February 2, 2021.

Plot

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A bull rider no longer in love with the sport chooses between his family's rodeo legacy and his own life aspirations.

Cast

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  • Jermelle Simon as Averill
  • Phrederic Semaj as Harland
  • Charlee Earle as Frankie[1][2]

Production

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Principal photography took place near San Diego.[3] The film was inspired by Christopher Nolan[4] and Dawson's time living in Singapore.[5] It was made at the American Film Institute.[6] Dawson hopes it raises awareness about black cowboy culture and rodeo athletes.[7] Larry Poole is one of the film's executive producers.[8]

Release

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A Rodeo Film screened at Toronto Black Film Festival,[9] Urbanworld Film Festival,[10] Prison City Film Festival[11] and BronzeLens Film Festival[12] and was distributed on February 2, 2021, by HBO Max.[13][14]

Reception

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Dawson won the West Region's African American Student Film Award[15][16] at the Directors Guild of America Awards[17][18] and Best Student Film at GI Film Festival San Diego.[19]

References

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  1. ^ "A Rodeo Film (2019)". Radio Times. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  2. ^ Pedersen, Erik (October 29, 2019). "AFI Fest Raises Curtain On Full 2019 Lineup". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  3. ^ Solis, Jody Michelle (July 19, 2020). "Darius Dawson on Directing Award-Winning Thesis Short, A RODEO FILM". Student Filmmakers Magazine (Interview). Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  4. ^ Fine, Steven (March 9, 2021). "Nailing the Tone of "A Rodeo Film"". MelodyGun (Interview). Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  5. ^ Molloy, Tim (February 19, 2021). "'A Rodeo Film': Darius Dawson Tells a Western Story of Brotherly Love, by Way of Singapore". MovieMaker Magazine. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  6. ^ "AFI | A RODEO FILM". American Film Institute. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  7. ^ Baranowska, Carmela (July 1, 2021). "Focus on AFI Conservatory - A Rodeo Film". We Are Moving Stories (Interview). Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  8. ^ "A Rodeo Film - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  9. ^ "A RODEO FILM". Toronto Black Film Festival. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  10. ^ Nichols, Mackenzie (August 30, 2019). "'Harriet' to Open 2019 Urbanworld Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  11. ^ "A Rodeo Film". Prison City Film Festival. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  12. ^ "A Rodeo Film". BronzeLens Film Festival. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  13. ^ "A Rodeo Film | TV-14 | short | 18 MIN | 2021". HBO. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  14. ^ B, Brian (February 3, 2021). "HBO Max Movies and TV Shows Streaming in February 2021". MovieWeb. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  15. ^ McNary, Dave (December 4, 2019). "Film News Roundup: Patrick Stewart to Be Honored by Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild". Variety. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  16. ^ Robb, David (December 3, 2019). "AFI Tops DGA's 25th Annual Student Film Awards". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  17. ^ "25th Annual DGA Student Film Awards -". Directors Guild of America. December 10, 2019. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  18. ^ "DGA Announces Winners of 25th Annual Student Film Awards -". Directors Guild of America. December 3, 2019. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  19. ^ "A Rodeo Film". GI Film Festival San Diego. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
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