Death by Numbers
2024 American short documentary film
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Death by Numbers is a 2024 American short documentary film co-produced and directed by Kim A. Snyder. The film, in which Sam, a survivor of the 2018 Parkland school shooting, confronts her assailant in a poetic journey to empowerment and features extensive footage from the ensuing trial. It had its world premiere on October 5, 2024 at the Hamptons International Film Festival, and was later screened at the Woodstock Film Festival on October 19.
- Kim A. Snyder
- Janique L. Robillard
- Maria Cuomo Cole
- Sam Fuentes
- Ivy Schamis
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| Directed by | Kim A. Snyder |
| Screenplay by | Sam Fuentes |
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| Music by | Ólafur Arnalds |
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Production company | Cuomo Cole Productions |
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Running time | 33 minutes |
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| Language | English |
On January 23, 2025, it was nominated for the Best Documentary Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards.
Cast
- Sam Fuentes
- Ivy Schamis
Release
Death by Numbers had its world premiere at the 32nd Hamptons International Film Festival on October 5, 2024.[1][2]
On October 19, it was presented in the 25th Woodstock Film Festival as special event.[3][4][5]
The film was showcased at the Doc NYC on November 20, 2024 in the Short Caretakers programme.[6][7]
In December 2024, it was shortlisted for Best Documentary Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards, and was announced as a nominee in January 2025.[8][9]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Montclair Film Festival | 27 October 2024 | Short Film Jury Awards | Death by Numbers | Won | [10][11] |
| Academy Awards | March 2, 2025 | Best Documentary Short Film | Nominated | [12][13] | |
| Aspen Shortsfest | April 5, 2025 | Audience Award | Death by Numbers | Won |