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Death by Numbers

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Death by Numbers
Official poster
Directed byKim A. Snyder
Screenplay bySam Fuentes
Produced by
  • Kim A. Snyder
  • Janique L. Robillard
  • Maria Cuomo Cole
Starring
  • Sam Fuentes
  • Ivy Schamis
Cinematography
  • Emily Topper
  • Paulius Kontijevas
  • Derek Wiesehahn
Edited by
  • Luis Alvarez y Alvarez
  • Galen Summer
  • Maria Gabriela Torres
  • Zachary Obid
Music byÓlafur Arnalds
Animation by
  • Dave Bradley
  • DJ Ferro,
  • Tim Pachua for Alkemy X
Production
company
Cuomo Cole Productions
Release date
  • October 5, 2024 (2024-10-05) (Hamptons)
Running time
33 minutes
Country
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

Death by Numbers is a 2024 American short documentary film co-produced and directed by Kim A. Snyder. The film in which, a school shooting survivor confronts her assailant in a poetic journey to empowerment, had its world premiere on October 5, 2024 at the Hamptons International Film Festival.[1] Later it was screened at the Woodstock Film Festival on October 19.[2][3]

On January 23, 2025, it was nominated for the Best Documentary Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards.[4]

Cast

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  • Sam Fuentes
  • Ivy Schamis

Release

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Death by Numbers had its world premiere at the 32nd Hamptons International Film Festival on October 5, 2024.[5]

On October 19, it was presented in the 25th Woodstock Film Festival as special event.[6]

The film was showcased at the Doc NYC on November 20, 2024 in the Short Caretakers programme.[7][8]

In December 2024, it was shortlisted for the Best Documentary Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards.[9][10]

Accolades

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Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Montclair Film Festival 27 October 2024 Short Film Jury Awards Death by Numbers Won [11][12]
Academy Awards March 2, 2025 Best Documentary Short Film Pending [4][13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "32nd Hamptons International Film Festival Lineup Announced, Clarence Maclin ('Sing Sing') to Receive Breakthrough Performer Award". Awards Watch. September 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  2. ^ "Woodstock Film Festival Announces Lineup for 25th Edition, October 15 - October 20". Woodstock Film Festival. September 17, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  3. ^ "Death By Numbers". Woodstock Film Festival. September 17, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  4. ^ a b "The 97th Academy Awards | (2025)". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  5. ^ "Full Lineup Announced for the 2024 Hamptons International Festival". Awards Radar. September 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  6. ^ Carey, Matthew (September 16, 2024). "25th Woodstock Film Festival Announces Lineup Featuring 'Anora,' 'Blitz,' Paul Shrader Tribute, 'The Bibi Files,' World, U.S. Premieres & More". Deadline. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  7. ^ "Short Caretakers". Doc NYC. November 20, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  8. ^ "Death by Numbers". Doc NYC. November 20, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  9. ^ "97th Oscars Shortlists in 10 Award Categories Announced". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. December 17, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  10. ^ Kimberly Nordyke, Beatrice Verhoeven (December 17, 2024). "Academy Unveils Shortlists in 10 Oscar Categories". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  11. ^ "Full Lineup Announced for the 2024 Montclair Film Festival". Awards Radar. October 20, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  12. ^ Bergeson, Samantha (October 28, 2024). "Montclair Film Festival Announces 2024 Winners: 'All We Imagine as Light' Takes Top Prize". IndieWire. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  13. ^ Lewis, Hilary (January 23, 2025). "Oscars: Full List of Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
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