Occam's Beard: Early Version
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Synopsis
A former child star spirals as he becomes convinced that the people he loves most have been replaced by impostors. This listing represents an early 2025 production version of Occam’s Beard that was later withdrawn from active production. Following the withdrawal of that version, the creator returned to the original treatment and developed an entirely new screenplay from the ground up. The new screenplay received Best Short Screenplay honors at the Big Apple Film Festival (2025), along with recognition from multiple international screenplay competitions, and as of May 2026 is shortlisted for the Cannes Film Awards.
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- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- David Ezell
- Original Title
- Occam's Beard: Early Version
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Camelback Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Ezell
Harry Cooke, DAvid ezell
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David Ezell
Screenplay
Harry Cooke
Producer
DAvid ezell
Producer
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What is Occam's Beard: Early Version about?
A former child star spirals as he becomes convinced that the people he loves most have been replaced by impostors. This listing represents an early 2025 production version of Occam’s Beard that was later withdrawn from active production. Following the withdrawal of that version, the creator returned to the original treatment and developed an entirely new screenplay from the ground up. The new screenplay received Best Short Screenplay honors at the Big Apple Film Festival (2025), along with recognition from multiple international screenplay competitions, and as of May 2026 is shortlisted for the Cannes Film Awards.
Who directed Occam's Beard: Early Version?
Occam's Beard: Early Version was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Occam's Beard: Early Version?
The principal cast of Occam's Beard: Early Version includes David Ezell, Harry Cooke.
When was Occam's Beard: Early Version released and how long is it?
Occam's Beard: Early Version was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 20m.