HOMEWARD DAWN (2025)
WRITER:
Alysha Haran
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DIRECTOR:
Alysha Haran
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PRODUCERS:
Alysha Haran, Jacquelyn Ryan-Krichevsky, Bryan Bihari​​
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STARRING:
Justin Jesso, Jason E. Kelley
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY:
Michael Komagata
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COSTUME DESIGN:
Julia Schklair
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EDITOR:
Melissa Gearhart
ORIGINAL SCORE BY:
Forrest Gray
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GENRE:
Drama
SYNOPSIS:
A long night in jail leads to a catharsis and a new day for a veteran trying to outrun his painful past.
SCREENINGS AND AWARDS:
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Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema (Mar., 2025)
Winner, Best Supporting Actor (Jason E. Kelley)
Vanguard Award, Best Costumes (Julia Schklair)
Vanguard Award, Best Ensemble Cast ​
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Yellowstone Film Festival (Mar., 2025)​
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Pasadena International Film Festival (Apr., 2025)
Winner, Best Director Short Film (Alysha Haran)
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Iowa Independent Film Festival (Sept., 2025)
Winner, Critics Choice
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Simi Film Festival (Sept., 2025)
Winner, Best Supporting Actor (Jason E. Kelley)
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Glendale International Film Festival (Sept., 2025)
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New Filmmakers Los Angeles (Oct., 2025)
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Military Veterans Film Festival (Nov., 2025)
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Coronado International Film Festival (Nov., 2025)