The Brightness
Synopsis
When a group of teenagers reunite to memorialise their friend’s passing, latecomer Jed is forced to confront his unresolved grief before his erratic behaviour ruptures the sacred evening and severs the remaining relationships he has left.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Freya Silas Finch
- Screenplay & Story
- Freya Silas Finch
- Original Score
- Cello Forrester
- Original Title
- The Brightness
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Run Charlie Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Freya Silas Finch
Freya Silas Finch
Cello Forrester
Tammy Williams
Freya Silas Finch
Eldon Booth, Alex Lovell, Jane Campion, Philippa Campbell
Department Leadership Roster
Freya Silas Finch
Director
Eldon Booth
Producer
Alex Lovell
Producer
Tammy Williams
Director of Photography
Glenn Blomfield
Production Design
Cello Forrester
Original Music Composer
Helen Young-Loveridge
Costume Design
Freya Silas Finch
Writer
Freya Silas Finch
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brightness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Brightness about?
When a group of teenagers reunite to memorialise their friend’s passing, latecomer Jed is forced to confront his unresolved grief before his erratic behaviour ruptures the sacred evening and severs the remaining relationships he has left.
Who directed The Brightness?
The Brightness was directed by Freya Silas Finch.
Who stars in The Brightness?
The principal cast of The Brightness includes Emile Boyle, Jodie Rimmer, Gideon T. Smith, Angus Stevens.
When was The Brightness released and how long is it?
The Brightness was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brightness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brightness was composed by Cello Forrester.