"Denial" Information

Director
Joel Kelly
Writer
Joel Kelly
Producer
Courtney Ford
Executive Producers
Hal Sparks, Roberto Orci
Red Carpet Premiere
June 12th, 2006
iTunes Premiere
November 17th, 2006
Synopsis
When a seemingly picture perfect relationship begins to unravel, one man must make a choice between the woman of his dreams, and his reality. What follows is a raw glimpse into how loneliness and regret can test the limits of one's sanity.

Cast

Man
Woman
Brandon Routh
Courtney Ford

Facts

Director Joel Kelly based the story on his own experience during an especially painful break-up with a live-in girlfriend.

Joel Kelly and Courtney Ford grew up together.

Brandon agreed to star in the film two days before he found out he officially landed the part of Superman.

The crew shot for 4 days; Brandon flew to Sydney, Australia two weeks later to begin his wire-work training for Superman Returns.

Shot on 35 mm film stock.

Premiered at the CineVegas Film Festival June 12th, 2006 with both actors and director in attendance.

Played at the Palm Springs SHORTFEST August 2006.

Released to US residents on iTunes November 17th, 2006 with distribution provided by Shorts International. The film may be available via iTunes for international residents in 2007.

Courtney Ford and Roberto Orci are siblings.

Relevant Links

Denial at IMDb
Denial Trailer
BR.C Denial Images
CineVegas Red Carpet Pictures
CineVegas Photocall
CineVegas Extra TV Interview Clip
CineVegas Extra TV Blog
CineVegas Extra TV Blog Interview
CountingDown Interview with Joel Kelly
Palm Springs SHORTFEST Fan Images
Palm Springs SHORTFEST Press Images
iTunes for International Residents
Shorts International
Denial at IMDb
Download the Trailer
Poster and Screencaps
BR.C Cinevegas Red Carpet Pictures
BR.C CineVegas Press Images
TV Interview with Extra TV
Blog Entry by Extra TV
Blog Interview by Extra TV
Online Interview with Joel Kelly
Festival Fan Images
Festival Press Images
Note for Int'l Residents
Short Film Distributor