Dead Deer High
Synopsis
Dead Deer High follows a team of high school slam poets and their English teacher as they prepare for a national poetry competition one year after a tragedy changed their lives forever. A powerful story of healing, poetry, and resilience in the face of tragedy, Dead Deer High was written, produced, directed, and edited by teachers.
Top Cast
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Zack Kozlow
Jack
Holden Goyette
JT
Kyla Brown
Stephanie
Christian Cruz
Kyle
Ayanna Berkshire
Rachel
Joseph Bertót
Mr. Diaz
Madelyn Grace
Dawn
Aaron Cammack
Bill
Kristina Haddad
Cassie
Julia Prud'homme
Ms. Garrels
Richard Carmen
Mr. Truman
Denise Collins
Harlow
Audrey Kennedy Kozlow
Sara
Coco Kleinpeter
April
Kari Nicolle
Cynthia Shepherd
Jen Rowe
Ms. Westley
Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film & TV Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jo Rochelle
- Screenplay & Story
- Joshua Roark
- Original Score
- Errol Seymour
- Original Title
- Dead Deer High
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jo Rochelle
Joshua Roark
Errol Seymour
Tangier A. Clarke
Joshua Roark, Randy Weiss, Jim Bellinson, Michelle Segal, Carolyn Bellinson
Department Leadership Roster
Jo Rochelle
Director
Joshua Roark
Writer
Joshua Roark
Producer
Lisa Marie Hanson
Costume Design
Tangier A. Clarke
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dead Deer High.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Deer High
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead Deer High about?
Dead Deer High follows a team of high school slam poets and their English teacher as they prepare for a national poetry competition one year after a tragedy changed their lives forever. A powerful story of healing, poetry, and resilience in the face of tragedy, Dead Deer High was written, produced, directed, and edited by teachers.
Who directed Dead Deer High?
Dead Deer High was directed by Jo Rochelle.
Who stars in Dead Deer High?
The principal cast of Dead Deer High includes Zack Kozlow, Holden Goyette, Kyla Brown, Christian Cruz, Ayanna Berkshire.
When was Dead Deer High released and how long is it?
Dead Deer High was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Deer High?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Deer High was composed by Errol Seymour.