Darin Beckstead
- Director
- Writer
Darin Beckstead is an American director and screenwriter. His fantasy film, Courage & Stupidity (2005), was inspired by Steven Spielberg's making of Jaws (1975). The dramedy was shot on Super 35mm, thanks to a sponsorship from Panavision and Kodak, and screened internationally at top festivals such as Fantasia and Sitges.
For his work and upfront communication, Darin received a letter of endorsement from Mr. Spielberg's long-time publicist and Senior Advisor, Marvin J. Levy (available on Beckstead's website). The film was later championed by Ted Sarandos, who made it the first short to receive a stand-alone distribution deal with Netflix.
Beckstead's comedy-drama, Somebody's Hero (2012), was lensed in New York City and employed 16mm film to support his retro vision for the story. The movie screened at The Heartland Film Festival, was voted an audience favorite at The Newport Beach Film Festival, and won Coney Island's festival, taking home the award for "Best Feature."
In the world of advertising, Darin has directed commercial campaigns for clients such as The Larry King Cardiac Foundation, NordicTrack, Century 21, Sony Music, and The Children's Miracle Network.
For his work and upfront communication, Darin received a letter of endorsement from Mr. Spielberg's long-time publicist and Senior Advisor, Marvin J. Levy (available on Beckstead's website). The film was later championed by Ted Sarandos, who made it the first short to receive a stand-alone distribution deal with Netflix.
Beckstead's comedy-drama, Somebody's Hero (2012), was lensed in New York City and employed 16mm film to support his retro vision for the story. The movie screened at The Heartland Film Festival, was voted an audience favorite at The Newport Beach Film Festival, and won Coney Island's festival, taking home the award for "Best Feature."
In the world of advertising, Darin has directed commercial campaigns for clients such as The Larry King Cardiac Foundation, NordicTrack, Century 21, Sony Music, and The Children's Miracle Network.
