Occam's Beard
“The Simplest Answer is Rarely Correct”
Synopsis
Occam’s Beard is an award-winning psychological thriller centered on a tense therapy session between a former child actor and his longtime psychiatrist. What begins as a routine appointment gradually unravels into a confrontation over memory, identity, and the stories people create to survive emotional trauma. Through fragmented flashbacks and shifting perspectives, the film explores the instability of memory and the danger of overly simple explanations in both psychology and human relationships. As buried truths emerge, the boundaries between perception and reality begin to blur for both men. The screenplay received Best Short Screenplay honors at the Big Apple Film Festival, was named a Top 10 finalist for the Filmmatic InRoads Fellowship, and in June 2026, was awarded Best Short Screenplay at the Cannes Film Awards.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$140K
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Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Ezell
- Screenplay & Story
- David Ezell
- Original Title
- Occam's Beard
- Spoken Languages
- English, Norwegian Bokmål
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Budget
- $140K
- Production Studios
- Camelback Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Ezell
David Ezell
David Ezell
Department Leadership Roster
David Ezell
Screenplay
David Ezell
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What is Occam's Beard about?
Occam’s Beard is an award-winning psychological thriller centered on a tense therapy session between a former child actor and his longtime psychiatrist. What begins as a routine appointment gradually unravels into a confrontation over memory, identity, and the stories people create to survive emotional trauma. Through fragmented flashbacks and shifting perspectives, the film explores the instability of memory and the danger of overly simple explanations in both psychology and human relationships. As buried truths emerge, the boundaries between perception and reality begin to blur for both men. The screenplay received Best Short Screenplay honors at the Big Apple Film Festival, was named a Top 10 finalist for the Filmmatic InRoads Fellowship, and in June 2026, was awarded Best Short Screenplay at the Cannes Film Awards.
Who directed Occam's Beard?
Occam's Beard was directed by David Ezell.
Who stars in Occam's Beard?
The principal cast of Occam's Beard includes Luke Kelly-Sass, William Lerberg, John DeFilippo.
When was Occam's Beard released and how long is it?
Occam's Beard was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 25m.