DeKalb Elementary
“A true story of terror.”
Synopsis
Inspired by an actual 911 call placed during a school shooting incident in Atlanta, Georgia. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards in 2018.
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DeKalb Elementary Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-09
Top Cast
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Tarra Riggs
Cassandra Rice
Shinelle Azoroh
911 Dispatcher / Receptionist
Bo Mitchell
Steven Hall
Del Hunter-White
Dee
Champagne Powell
Devon
Mylika Davis
Mother
Peyton R. Perrine III
Darius
Levystein Lockett
Officer Williams
Lou Justice Johnson
Arresting Officer
Jason Fracaro
Officer Gomez
John Brockus
Detective Brooks
Shawn Davis
Playground Monitor
Lony'e Perrine
Teacher
Kenya Johnson
School Staffer 1
Hansford Prince
School Staffer 2
Sinora Glenn
Nurse Davis
Deloris Crenshaw
Miss Thompson
Cain Thomas
School Staffer 3
Release History & Theatrical Window
Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reed Van Dyk
- Screenplay & Story
- Reed Van Dyk
- Original Title
- DeKalb Elementary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Off Road Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reed Van Dyk
Reed Van Dyk
Jon Peter
Reed Van Dyk
Ricardo Ramirez, Reed Van Dyk, Enrique Rico Diaz, Morgan Peterson, Cory Desrosiers
Department Leadership Roster
Reed Van Dyk
Director
Reed Van Dyk
Screenplay
Ricardo Ramirez
Producer
Reed Van Dyk
Producer
Enrique Rico Diaz
Producer
Morgan Peterson
Producer
Cory Desrosiers
Producer
May Mitchell
Production Design
Christopher Leavins
Producer
Brianna Quick
Costume Design
Reed Van Dyk
Editor
Jon Peter
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About DeKalb Elementary
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What is DeKalb Elementary about?
Inspired by an actual 911 call placed during a school shooting incident in Atlanta, Georgia. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards in 2018.
Who directed DeKalb Elementary?
DeKalb Elementary was directed by Reed Van Dyk.
Who stars in DeKalb Elementary?
The principal cast of DeKalb Elementary includes Tarra Riggs, Shinelle Azoroh, Bo Mitchell, Del Hunter-White, Champagne Powell.
When was DeKalb Elementary released and how long is it?
DeKalb Elementary was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 20m.