When we hear about a crime movie, we usually have a preconception of how the characters should look like and behave. The short film Danny Boy might be an exception. This film has an unexpected twist at the end that will start a conversation for sure.
Writer Sammy Horowitz, who also stars in Danny Boy, is a former boxer and has worked as a stunt performer in movies and shows. He is interested in writing stories that will reflect the harsh realities of people both inside and outside of prison. The lens tends to capture a genuine performance when it comes from someone who has lived the tough life. This is true in the case of Sammy, who can draw from his personal experiences to render stellar performances and give his acting a distinctive angle. His work in Danny Boy is an example of this dynamic relationship between the thespian and the characters he portrays on screen.
Cory DeMeyers is the director and has been working in Hollywood for a few years as a stuntman and he is a former Red Bull world champion athlete. He received the 2020 Taurus World Stunt Award for his work on Tarantino’s Academy Award-nominated feature film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Cory has worked on set with some of the most talented film directors around and that has shaped his preparation to direct his own films. His work in Danny Boy shows his technical expertise on equipment and his stylish sense of color to emphasize the dramatic elements of the crime genre.
Danny Boy is a contemporary story with a visual texture that pays tribute to the good old crime movies of the past. As Danny Boy continues its run on the festival circuit, we are confident that Cory, Sammy, and their team will continue to add more accolades to their showcase.
