Darin Beckstead Explained

Darin Beckstead
Birth Name:	Darin Beckstead
Birth Place:	United States
Nationality:	American
Occupation:	Film director
Known For:	Courage & Stupidity Somebody's Hero

Darin Beckstead is an American filmmaker who has directed films, including Courage & Stupidity and Somebody's Hero.^{[1] [2]}

Career

In 2005, his debut film, Courage & Stupidity, was released.^[3] The work reimagines Steven Spielberg's experiences making Jaws.^[4] It screened at Fantasia, the Sitges Film Festival,^[5] and was distributed by Netflix.^{[6] [7]}

In 2012, Beckstead directed Somebody's Hero.^[8] The film played at the Heartland Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival,^[9] and received the "Best Feature" award at the Coney Island Film Festival.^[9]

Filmography

• Courage & Stupidity (2005)
• Somebody's Hero (2012)
• Galactic Heat (2015)
• Evil Nature (2018)

Awards and recognition

• 2005: Fantasia Film Festival Award for Courage & Stupidity^[5]
• 2005: Sitges Film Festival Award for Courage & Stupidity^[5]
• 2011: Coney Island Film Festival Award for Somebody's Hero^[10]

Notes and References

1. Web site: HE'S NO DUMMY; 'Stupidity' propels filmmaker toward feature debut. The Patriot Ledger.
2. Web site: "Somebody's Hero" takes over the indie film.
3. Web site: Darin Beckstead (Courage & stupidity). April 7, 2005.
4. Web site: COURAGE & STUPIDITY. April 24, 2005. Film Threat.
5. Web site: Fantasia Announces Second Wave of Programming, Including 'Shin Ultraman' and 'Polaris'. June 2, 2022. Dread Central.
6. Web site: NETFLIX CHOCK FULL OF “COURAGE & STUPIDITY”. Film Threat.
7. Web site: Have a Look at Darin Beckstead's Zombie Valley Short Film. January 26, 2012.
8. Web site: Everyman can be heroic in 'Somebody's Hero'. July 30, 2012. Deseret News.
9. Web site: A Place For Film - Heartland Interview: 'Somebody's Hero'. Andy. Hunsucker. Indiana Public Media.
10. Web site: 2011 Coney Island Film Festival: Official Lineup. September 14, 2011. Underground Film Journal.